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Research Methodology & Thesis Writing

Develop a clear research proposal, select an appropriate methodology, analyse evidence, and write a professional thesis or dissertation.

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By Prof. Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan

What you'll learn

Select a focused and researchable topic
Identify a practical or theoretical research gap
Develop a clear problem statement
Write research questions, objectives, and hypotheses
Conduct a structured literature review
Develop a conceptual or theoretical framework
Select quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods
Determine population, sample, and sampling technique
Design questionnaires and interview guides
Plan data collection and data analysis
Write thesis chapters systematically
Use citations and reference-management tools
Reduce plagiarism and improve academic integrity
Prepare for thesis defence or viva

Description

A strong thesis begins with a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, credible evidence, and a well-organised academic argument. This course provides practical, step-by-step guidance for planning and writing a research proposal, thesis, dissertation, or academic research report. Learners will explore how to identify a research gap, formulate research questions, develop objectives and hypotheses, review literature critically, choose a research design, select participants, collect and analyse data, and present findings professionally. The course is suitable for learners from different academic disciplines. It focuses on practical decisions that researchers must make rather than only discussing theoretical definitions. Participants will also learn academic referencing, research ethics, plagiarism prevention, and strategies for responding to supervisor feedback.

Course Curriculum

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Instructor

Prof. Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan
Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, PSTU

Professor in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at Patuakhali Science and Technology University, and Chairman of the department. PhD in Ecosystem Management from the University of New England, Australia, with an Erasmus Mundus joint master's (IMRD) from Ghent, Humboldt and the Slovak University of Agriculture. Researches climate change, food security, farming systems and policy analysis, and works as an applied data analyst in R and Python. Contact: kamrulext@pstu.ac.bd | 01891565856

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Mehedi Hasan
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Excellent course! The practical examples helped me a lot.

Sumaiya Akter
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Very well structured and easy to follow. Highly recommended.

Nusrat Jahan
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Great mentor support and real-world projects.

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