Research methodology

Course unit title

Research methodology

Course unit code

PNE 402

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Compulsory

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

First cycle Bachelor

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

Year 2

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

Semester 4

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 credits

Name of lecturer(s)

Dr. Heriqbaldi excelled

Bambang Eko Afiatno, Ph.D

Rumayya, Ph.D

Learning outcomes of the course unit

1. Graduates are able to formulate research questions, conduct research under guidance, develop an undergraduate thesis and communicate the results to a variety of audiences.

2. Graduates are able to apply economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics in economics and development.

3. Graduates are able to represent economic ideas and analysis verbally, graphically, mathematically and econometrically.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face to face (offline) and or distance learning (online)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

None

Course content

1. This course aims to facilitate students in developing their undergraduate thesis

2. Hence, each student should be actively involved in designing a research project that will become the part of his/her undergraduate thesis.

3. Every week, students must attend and be active in lecture sessions (50 minutes) and workshop sessions (100 minutes). Absence tolerance is once before the mid-term exam and once after the final exam.

4. Student assessment will be based on: (a) the quality of the submitted introduction and literature review chapters; (b) individual weekly progress in proposal writing and presentation; and (c) active participation in class activities and workshops. Meanwhile, the final exam assessment will be based on: (a) methodology chapter and revised introduction and literature review chapters; (b) individual weekly progress in proposal writing and presentation; and (c) active participation in class activities and workshops.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools

1. Lipson, C (2005). How to Write a BA Thesis: Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

2. Neugeboren, R (2005). The student's Guide to Writing Economics. New York: Routledge-Taylor and Francis

3. Holtom, D & Fisher, E (1999). Enjoy Writing Your Science Thesis or Dissertation. London: Imperial College Press

4. Librero, F.R. (2012). Writing Your Thesis (A practical Guide for Students). Los Baños: UP Open University

5. Faff, R.W. (2015). A simple template for pitching research. Accounting and Finance. Vol. 55 (p. 311-336)

6. Undergraduate thesis guidelines

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching, workshops, collaborative learning, individual research projects, lecturer notes, research papers

Language of instruction

In Bahasa (Indonesian Language) and English

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria: portfolio (week 1), pitching research paper, individual topic and research question, scientific articles catalogue