AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (P. O) Aluva, Ernakulam. Kerala, India. Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926. ****************************************** RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Research Methodology is an important discipline in educa­tion. Research is necessary for the study of a subject or a problem or a question in any area of learning. It is also important how these research findings are presented in an acceptable written form. Research Methodology enables the researcher to follow impor­tant guidelines and procedure in order to pursue authentic and relevant research in any given discipline. Like all institu­tions of higher learning the Ebenezer Theological Seminary requires all its learners to complete a course on Research Methodology. Correct research procedure helps not only guide the stu­dents and scholars to write thesis and assignments in their academic pursuit but also helps those who want to write books, novels, reports, stories, dra­mas and fictions. Objectives 1. To introduce the importance of Research Methodology to the learners. 2. To enable the learners to grasp the various approaches methods and procedures in research. 3. To develop the skill of collecting data, analyzing and in­terpreting them. 4. To equip the learners to present their findings in an appropriate written form using correct research methods includ­ing the writing of Footnotes or Endnotes and bibliography. 5. To encourage the students to publish their findings in the form of articles in journals or as books. 6. Research Methodology presents modern techniques and skills in doing research and writing the thesis. Unit I What is Research? Meaning of Research Definition of Research Significance of Research Methods of Research Unit II Research Design Meaning and Definition of Research Design Kinds of Research Design Advantages of Research Design Unit II Selection of Topic Steps and approaches of selecting a topic Unit III Framing Thesis Title Unit IV Formulating Hypothesis Unit V Research Methods Unit VI Sources of Research Unit VII Foot Notes, End Notes and Text-notes Unit VIII Abbreviation, Transliteration and Punctuations Unit IX Bibliography Unit X Submission of Thesis