112年第1學期-2777 Research Methods 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Class participation and Attendance	30	The learning process for this course will be primarily driven by class discussion. Hence, student participation, in the form of class discussion is an integral part of the course and attendance is strongly recommended. If you are absent THREE times throughout the semester without a legitimate reason, you will be penalized with FIVE point deduction off your final grade. If a conflict or emergency arises, contact me to discuss the situation;
Mid Term	30	Upon the completion of this course, students have to sit for an examination. The examination questions would by be set in forms of multiple choice questions or short-answered questions. All the concepts covered in lectures will be examined. As such, students are expected to read not only the lecture notes but also related references.
Group Proposal	30	Final Proposal (Due on 3 of Jan 2024): The final proposal is a comprehensive research proposal that integrates all of the fundamental components of this course. Details regarding the format of this assignment and its essential requirements will be distributed in class. APA Format is highly encouraged in this final project. • E-file of proposal report and PPTs must upload onto the New E-Learn website by 03-Jan-2024 at 22:00. • A paper copy of proposal report and PPTs must hand in t
Proposal Presentation	10	Students will sign up to deliver a 10 minute overview of their final proposal. The class participants should make strong critique on presenters’ work in order to ensure the problem identification and formulation of research questions and hypotheses are sound. Details regarding the format of this assignment and its essential requirements will be distributed in class.

教育目標

• Develop a beginning understanding of the conceptual foundations and methodological tools of quantitative and qualitative social research • Select appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to study a given vulnerable population or policy problem. • Locate, understand, critically analyze, and utilize professional hospitality management research reports and articles. • Indentify and discuss ethical issues related to research design and the reporting and use of research results. • Discuss issues related to sampling, measurement, data collection, and internal and external threats to validity. • To increase students’ awareness of how methodological issues being debated, • To develop a written research proposal and oral presentation.

基本資料

選修課，學分數：3-0
上課時間：四/2,3,4[M240]
修課班級：國經學程2-4
修課年級：2年級以上
選課備註：

參考書目

Mildred L. Patten and Michelle Newhart (2018) 10th ed. Understanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials, NY: Routledge