Research Methodology & Report Writing Course
This course is accredited by the Services Seta and material covers unit standards 110023 at NQF Level 4 worth 6 credits and unit standard 12153 at NQF Level 4 worth 5 credits. Please note the unit standards only cover report writing.
- Overview
- Outcome
- Content
Course Duration: 3 Days
When you have completed this course you will understand the major Research Methodology techniques and you will be able to:
- Identify the main obstacles to effective communication within Research Methodology and how to avoid these
- Understand the nature of Research Methodology, compile your report based on the research and present your report
Course Duration: 3 Days
Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Understand the major research methodology techniques
- Have a sound methodology
- Use Reliable Data collection and Analysis methods
- Have a sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative research
- Be able to analyse and assess the weighting of data
- Understand and apply various research methodologies
- Apply total quality principles in converting the research into a Report format
- Reports ensure quality is in conformance to requirements
- Common errors to avoid in compiling reports
- Summarising data in tables
- Using a checklist so as to - 'do it right first time'
- Relating the purpose, content, form, frequency and recipients of a range of reports to the information needs of a selected business
- Compiling reports related to a selected business function, ensuring content and format are appropriate to information requirements and that reporting deadlines are met
- Liaising with relevant parties and verifying that reported information is in accordance with requirements and purpose of the report.
Course Duration: 3 Days
Introduction:
- MODULE 1: Self -Awareness
- MODULE 2: Research - the larger context
- MODULE 3: Research - definitions
- MODULE 4: Quantitative & qualitative research methodologies
- MODULE 5: Research and Report Writing
- MODULE 6: Literature Review and framework
- MODULE 7: Research Report Formatting
- MODULE 8: Report Writing Process
- MODULE 9: Data collection and analysis
- MODULE 10: Bar charts, pie charts, pareto analysis, pie analysis
- MODULE 11: Findings and recommendations
- MODULE 12: Drawing scientific conclusions
- MODULE 13: Report Writing Best Practice
- MODULE 14: Evaluation of Reports