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Research Seminar

Delivery

> The research seminar is conducted online on weekends

Synopsis

This module prepares the groundwork for the research proposal, which will introduce readers to the researchers’ topic, problem statement, research questions and objectives, scope and significance of the study, operational definition, review of literature, theoretical and conceptual framework, and methodology design. The module is split into six parts. The first part concerns the introduction of thesis, followed by a literature review, research philosophy and design of methodology, quantitative method, qualitative method, and academic writing.

Module	Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Chapter 1: Introduction	– To develop and clarify the research topic – To increase understanding of how to craft the problem statement – To describe the scope of study and the potential contributions of this study
Module 2: Chapter 2: Literature Review	– To review critically the pertinent background literature and formulate the research hypothesis – To rationalise the research framework by linking to pertinent theory
Module 3: Chapter 3: Research Methodology – Philosophy and Design	– To analyse the essential principles of research philosophy and paradigm – To examine research strategy, the research method, the research approach, the methods of data collection, the selection of the sample, the research process, and the type of data analysis
Module 4: Chapter 3: Research Methodology – Quantitative	– The apply quantitative analysis, which is a technique that uses mathematical and statistical modelling, measurement, and research to understand behaviour
Module 5: Chapter 3: Research Methodology – Qualitative	– To apply qualitative analysis, which is a method to analyse a certain subject using non-numeric plus non-quantifiable indicators, behaviour, and characteristics to determine its overall situation, quality, value, or any other parameter
Module 6: Academic Writing	– To analyse, convey understanding, think critically, and focus on the technique and style To build arguments, communicate ideas and partake in a scholarly conversation

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Putra Business School Research (PURE) Colloquium

Putra Business School Research Colloquium (PURE) is a postgraduate colloquium organised once to twice a year by PBS. It aims to provide a platform to showcase postgraduate research and share contemporary issues in research.

PURE outlines activities including oral presentations and technical sessions, which will be conducted by invited expert panels to assist postgraduate students in research aspects.