STEP BY STEP APPROACH TO RESEARCH

Programme Overview

“Step by Step Approaches to Research” is a hands-on,6-Day Intensive Training Programme designed to guide participants through the complete process of academic research—from understanding basic concepts to developing a full research project (Chapters 1–5).

The training emphasizes practical writing, real examples, and guided development, ensuring that participants leave with tangible research output.

Duration & Format

• Duration: 6 Days
• Daily Time: 2–3 Hours
• Mode of Delivery: Online (Google Meet & Zoom)
• Total Learning Time: Approx. 12–18 contact hours + independent work

Credit Value

2 Credit Hours

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• 1. Explain key research concepts and processes
• 2. Identify and formulate research problems
• 3. Develop all five chapters of a research project
• 4. Apply appropriate research methodologies
• 5. Analyze and present research data
• 6. Produce a complete research proposal or draft thesis

Training Structure (Step-by-Step)

Day 1: Foundations of Research

Theme: Understanding Research Step-by-Step

• 1. Meaning and types of research
• 2. Importance of research in academia and industry
• 3. Structure of a research project (Chapters 1–5)
• 4. Identifying researchable problems
• 5. Selecting a research topic

Day 2: Step 1 – Writing Chapter One

Theme: Building a Strong Research Foundation

• 1. Background to the study
• 2. Statement of the problem
• 3. Research objectives and questions
• 4. Significance of the study
• 5. Scope and limitations

Practical: Draft Chapter One

Day 3: Step 2 – Literature Review (Chapter Two)

Theme: Connecting to Existing Knowledge

• 1. Conceptual review
• 2. Theoretical framework
• 3. Empirical review
• 4. Referencing (APA style)
• 5. Avoiding plagiarism

Practical: Develop literature outline

Day 4: Step 3 – Research Methodology (Chapter Three)

Theme: Designing Your Study

• 1. Research design
• 2. Population and sampling techniques
• 3. Data collection instruments
• 4. Validity and reliability
• 5. Ethical considerations
• 6. Data analysis techniques

Practical: Draft methodology

Day 5: Step 4 – Data Analysis (Chapter Four)

Theme: Making Meaning from Data

• 1. Data presentation (tables, charts)
• 2. Basic statistical tools
• 3. Interpretation of results
• 4. Linking findings to objectives

Practical: Sample data analysis

Day 6: Step 5 – Conclusion & Reporting (Chapter Five)

Theme: Finishing Strong

• 1.Summary of findings
• 2. Conclusions
• 3. Recommendations
• 4. Writing abstracts
• 5. Final formatting and presentation

Practical: Compile full draft