Chapter 1: Introduction
Trends in qualitative research teaching
Historical trends in research methods teaching
Steps and Scope of Research
Scientific Method, aims and characteristics of research as a scientific activity
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of research
Meaning of Research
Objectives of Research
Motivation in Research
Research Approaches
Significance of Research
Research and Scientific Method
Research Process
Chapter 3: Teaching research methods
Approaches to the Curriculum: The role of theory in research
Quantitative or qualitative: ontological and epistemological choices in research methods
Ontology, epistemology, and methodology in teaching research methods
Chapter 4: Quantitative Research
Quantitative Paradigm
Quantitative Methodology
Quantitative Methods and Techniques
Quantitative Research Criticized
Chapter 5: Qualitative Research
Qualitative Paradigm
Qualitative Methodology
Qualitative Methods
Qualitative Techniques
Qualitative Research Criticized
Chapter 5: Research ethics, plagiarism and impact of research
Research ethics
Responsibility and accountability of the researchers
Ethical consideration
