Course Descriptions

This course prepares students to develop the first parts of thesis as academic assignments. The course guides students through the writing process, which requires critical thinking and decision-making in the use of evidence, sources, and rhetorical modes for effective paragraphs. This course assists students to gradually compose their research plan and proposal.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CPMK1	Complete the first three chapters of their thesis
CPMK2	Understand the reason behind their choices of research paradigm, design, and methods and implement those in their writing
CPMK3	Plan their research, choose participants, instrument, and method of data collections
CPMK4	Address research gaps and choose relevant literature or framework to use in the research;
CPMK5	Compose (create) a research proposal draft and maintain research integrity.

References

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