SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
( for teaching training courses in accordance with the credit system
From 2015- 2016 school year)
Editor: Pham Van Luan
1. Name of module : Scientific Research Methodology
2. Module Code : 00 222
- Required: Yes
- Prerequisite Module : Pedagogics
3. Number of Credit: 02 ( 30 periods ) .
4. Level : for first year students studying full time in college
5. Time allocation : - Credit hours for the following activities:
- Listen to the theoretical lectures : 20 periods
- Doing a class assignment : 06 periods
- Discussion : 03 periods
- Check the curriculum 1 : 01 periods
- Self-study : 60 hours
- Address of subject: Department of Scientific Research & International Relations
Ben Tre College
6. Prerequisites : studied in the 2nd Semester of the first year .
7. Module Objective
a. Students’ Knowledge
Students grasp the basics , the general concept of the subject Scientific Research
Methodology, its purpose and significance , its relationship with scientific research
methods in specific; general issues of scientific research and scientific research
procedures, how to organize the implementation of scientific research projects;
methods of collecting and processing information (the specific research
methodology...); ethical issues of science and scientific assessment.
b. Students’ Skills
- Forming skills to use knowledge of scientific research to solve the assignments,
learning tasks.
- Having skills to use knowledge, rehearsals and research organization, take shape of

steps of the research process, self-learning, self-study in the field of scientific
research. Forming skills to integrate knowledge of the subject in later professional
work. Students can use knowledge of scientific research methods to choose the topic,
identify the name of a scientific research projects and set up detailed lay out of
specific research , research planning, oriented manner collect and process information
appropriate research tasks of the subject; Initial adoption of knowledge and skills to


approach subjects, rehearsals specialized scientific research training, join a program
approach, innovative projects ....
- Students can self-learn, self-study some contents of the subject and favorite issues,
related under the guidance of lecturers, and present this study by text and make oral
presentations, discuss, organize forums and workshops on academic grades, internet
etc. The contents of the self-study, self-study is still considered important knowledge
with specific requirements, do homework, and can be one of the part of module exam
C. Students’ Attitude:
Students should
- strictly abide the class regulations, actively implement learning content and
understand the role and significance of the subject
- have right attitude towards learning scientific mythology.
- have common sense.to learn, integrate scientific knowledge into learning, life and
future jobs.
- have awareness of learning, working in scientific thought, scientific behavior, ethics
and scientific sense in life- it is very important in students’ life today. From there,
students are qualified to continue their higher school program, participate in research,
create a practice environment, practical and get started in business with their own selflearning capabilities.
8. Brief description of modules content
-The module Scientific Research Methodology includes 02 credits in 4 chapters. This
is an important major subject. Therefore, it is defined as the basis for training course
for college students of Information Technology Sector. The Module t focused on the

core issues of theoretical knowledge of scientific concepts, scientific research and the
characteristics of scientific research, the logical sequence of the process of scientific
research, organize the implementation of scientific research projects, the methods of
collecting and processing information.
-- Besides , the module also introduces other important knowledge such as : scientific
ethics, evaluating the results of scientific research, guidelines to participate in creative
competitions, programs and projects of scientific and technological as well as
education and training, community development, the training course in
transparency,...
9. Students’ missions
- Preparations: : students have to study textbooks, materials requested by lecturers,
preview carefully lessons and do tasks given by lecturers before class start.
-Group working: Listen carefully lectures, participate in the discussion group, do the
tasks with guidance lecturers at home and in class. Each student has to do at least
one graded task at home , one PowerPoint slide show presentation in class which is
graded by all others students together with lecturer; students have attend class
regularly so as to be eligible to take part in final test of the module.
- Regularly practice presenting concepts skill, master knowledge of an academic
issue, questioning skills and problem-solving skill and quoting skill in the thought of


science and the scientific manipulation, consciousness science, creative advance into
science and technology, access to information seminar participants, conferences,
contests, programs, projects ... expressed through the questions, opponent options ,
answers, discussions in class and these are regularly graded in class.
10. Learning Documents (available at the library)
a- Documents required:
1. D.C Vu Giáo trình Phương pháp luận NCKH, NXB Giáo dục Việt Nam (2nd
Edition) , Vietnam Education Publishing House, 2010 (Ref No in library: V 2010120.603)
b- References (available at the library and Department of Scientific Research &

International Relations Ben Tre College)
1. Assoc. Prof V. V Pham hương pháp NCKH Giáo dục Ha Noi Higher Education
Program, 1997 (Ref No in library V 98- 72569)
2. Assoc. Prof V. V Pham Phương pháp luận NCKH, Giáo trình dùng cho học viên
cao học và Nghiên cứu Ha Noi National University Publishing House, 1997 (Ref No
in library V 97- 65970)
3. Ministry of Education & Training, Tài liệu hướng dẫn Nghiên cứu khoa học,
Vietnam Education Publishing House, 2013
c- document encourages reading: (fprovided in class and via email by lecturer)
1- D.C Phan Khi rồng muốn thức dậy – Loay hoay với mô hình kinh tế sau đổi mới,
Labour -& Society Publishing House, 2010
2- D. Carnegie Quẳng gánh lo đi và vui sống, Tre Publishing House , 2011
3- John Elkington & Pamela Hartigan – Sức mạnh của những người Phi lý, Labour -&
Society Publishing House, 2010
11. Keys of rating students
- According to the regulation on training system of regular university and college
(Issued together with Decision No. 43/2007 / QD-MOET August 15, 2007 by the
Minister of Education and Training)
- Form of rating:
+ The mid-term test and regular tests (class presence, sense of dynamism, hard work
and creativity in the process of research, study ...): (40%)
+ A 60 minute -final test: (60%)
12. Decimal point grade
13. Detail course content and form of teaching:
a. Detail course content:
Chapter 1: Associate of science and scientific research - 11 periods (8; 2; 1)
(Theory: 8 periods; Tasks in class: 02 periods; discussion: 01 period)
(Self-study: 10 hours)

Chapter 2: The order of logic of scientific research and organization the project - 9
periods (6; 2; 1)
(Theory: 6 periods; tasks in class: 02 periods; discussion: 01 period)
(Self-study: 10 hours)
Chapter 3: Methods of collecting and processing information - 9 periods (6; 2; 1)
(Theory: 6 periods; tasks in class: 02 periods; discussion: 01 period)
(Self-study: 10 hours)
Chapter 4: Ethics of science and Evaluation of scientific research (self-study with
guides) - 30 hours
b. Form of teaching
Contents

Chapter 1
Associate of science and
scientific research
1.1 General introduction
about scientific research
methodology

Form of teaching
class
practice
self-study
(Request students to
prepare)
theory
discuss
tasks
ion
8

2
1
Self-study: 10 hours
1

1.2 Science - Concepts,
classification and scientific
theory

3

1

1

1.3 scientific Research
-concepts, characteristics,
classification

4

* Test No. 1
Chapter 2:
The logical order of
scientific research and
organization the project
2.1 The logical order of
scientific research

1

6

2

3

1

2.2 organization the project

3

1

1

total

11

Read pages from 7 to
10 in Textbooks to
determine the
importance of
discipline and
academic orientation,
study

1

Read pages from 12
to 34 on Textbooks;
do the tasks;
discussion
Read pages from 35
to 46 on Textbooks;
do the tasks

5

1

Self-study: 10 hours

1

Read pages from 47
to 66 on Textbooks;
do the tasks
Read pages from 126
to 132 on Textbooks;
do the tasks;
discussion

5

1
9

4

5


Mid-tern test
Chapter 3:
Methods of collecting
and processing
information
3.1 The basics issues of
collecting and processing
information
3.2 Methods of collecting
information

6

3.3 Method of processing
information

2

1

1
3

Chapter 4:
Ethics of science and
Evaluation of scientific
research

4.1 Scientific ethics Concepts, standards

1

1

1

Self-study: 10 hours

9

Read pages from 67
to 77 on Textbooks

1

Read pages from 77
to 99 on Textbooks;
do the tasks;
discussion
Discussion

5

Self-study with
guildes

3
30

hours

Read pages from 133
to 151 on Textbooks
Homework: Task 2, 4
(page 151)
Read pages from 152
to 172 on Textbooks
Homework: Task 1, 2,
3

4.2 Evaluation of scientific
research
Revision

2

01

Question:

1. Does US University have this subject? How to approach. and teach it?
3. How to suggest creative ideas for students in the US University? What’s your
recommendation for Viet Nam and Ben Tre?
4. Could share your experiences about teaching subjects that are similar to
Scientific Research for Ben Tre College?
5. Could you introduce 1 or 2 ideas about scientific creative cooperation to Ben
Tre and Ben Tre College?
1- ở Mỹ có môn học này ko? cách tiếp cân , dạy học chính?
2- về cách thức dạy học sáng tạo, khởi nghiệp trong trường học Mỹ, khả năng hợp tác thực hiện các

công trình dề tài NCKH giữa GV - HSSV trong trường học Mỹ? ví dụ, và khả năng đó với Việt Nam/Bến
Tre/trường CĐ Bến Tre??
3- Vấn đề khơi gợi cho HSSV đề xuất ý tưởng sáng tạo, nghiên cứu của trường học Mỹ? Khuyến cáo
cho Việt Nam!/ Bến Tre..
4- Chuyên gia có thể chia sẻ knh nghiệm dạy học các môn tương tự môn NCKH ở CĐBT?
5- CG giới thiệu 1-2 ý tưởng hop tác KH sáng tạo với btre và trường CĐ Bến Tre?

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