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Foundations of Research. Types of Research. Research Approaches. Significance of Research. Research Methods versus Methodology. Research Process. Criteria and Strategy for Good Research. Principles of Scientific Research. Scientific investigation. Problem Formulation and Its Techniques. Developing Research Proposal and Research Plan. Formulation of Research Questions and Hypothesis Testing. Developing Research Proposal and Research Plan. Literature Review. Procedure for Reviewing Related Relevant Studies. Methods for Collection of Primary and Secondary Data. Elicitation Techniques - Questionnaires, Interviewing, Ethnography, etc. Guidelines for Constructing Data Instruments. Methods of AnalysingData in Computing and Related Disciplines. System Design: Architectural design, input design, process design, output design. Use case analysis, sequence diagram, activity diagram, deployment diagram, etc.Types of Reports. Technical Report Writing. Layout and Mechanics of Writing a Research Report. Standard Techniques for Research Documentation. Interpretation and Presentation of Results. How to Cite Referenced Works and Prepare References and Bibliography.

Foundations of Research. Types of Research. Research Approaches. Significance of Research. Research Methods versus Methodology. Research Process. Criteria and Strategy for Good Research. Problems Encountered by Researchers in Nigeria. Principles of Scientific Research. Scientific investigation. Problem formulation. Definition and technique of the Research Problem. Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection- Primary Data and Secondary Data. Guidelines for Constructing Questionnaire/Schedule. Guidelines for Successful Interviewing. Difference between Survey and Experiment. Eloping Research Proposal and Research Plan. Formulation of working hypothesis and Testing. Literature review. Procedure for reviewing related relevant studies and referencing cited works. Types of Reports. Technical Report Writing. Layout and mechanics of writing a Research Report. Standard Techniques for Research Documentation. Sampling Design. Different Types of Sample Designs. Steps in Sampling Design. Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure. Methods of analysis. Processing and Analysis of Data Elements/Types of Analysis. Interpretation and Presentation of results. How to prepare References and Bibliography.

Foundations of Research. Types of Research. Research Approaches. Significance of Research. Research Methods versus Methodology. Research Process. Criteria and Strategy for Good Research. Problems Encountered by Researchers in Nigeria. Principles of Scientific Research. Scientific investigation. Problem formulation. Definition and technique of the Research Problem. Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection- Primary Data and Secondary Data. Guidelines for Constructing Questionnaire/Schedule. Guidelines for Successful Interviewing. Difference between Survey and Experiment. Eloping Research Proposal and Research Plan. Formulation of working hypothesis and Testing. Literature review. Procedure for reviewing related relevant studies and referencing cited works. Types of Reports. Technical Report Writing. Layout and mechanics of writing a Research Report. Standard Techniques for Research Documentation. Sampling Design. Different Types of Sample Designs. Steps in Sampling Design. Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure. Methods of analysis. Processing and Analysis of Data Elements/Types of Analysis. Interpretation and Presentation of results. How to prepare References and Bibliography.

Foundations of Research. Types of Research. Research Approaches. Significance of Research. Research Methods versus Methodology. Research Process. Criteria and Strategy for Good Research. Principles of Scientific Research. Scientific investigation. Problem Formulation and Its Techniques. Developing Research Proposal and Research Plan. Formulation of Research Questions and Hypothesis Testing. Developing Research Proposal and Research Plan. Literature Review. Procedure for Reviewing Related Relevant Studies. Methods for Collection of Primary and Secondary Data. Elicitation Techniques - Questionnaires, Interviewing, Ethnography, etc. Guidelines for Constructing Data Instruments. Methods of Analysing Data in Computing and Related Disciplines. System Design: Architectural design, input design, process design, output design. Use case analysis, sequence diagram, activity diagram, deployment diagram, etc. Types of Reports. Technical Report Writing. Layout and Mechanics of Writing a Research Report. Standard Techniques for Research Documentation. Interpretation and Presentation of Results. How to Cite Referenced Works and Prepare References and Bibliography.

Introduction and overview of the module; the nature of ITH research; Definition of research. Literature searches, information gathering; Reading and understanding research papers. Technical writing, referencing, bibliographies. Presentation skills, written and oral. Choosing or proposing a project. Project planning, tools and techniques for planning. Project conduct, time management, risk management, team working. Commercial and economic considerations in IT research and IT industry. Review of legal, ethical, social and professional (LSEP) issues including data protection and standards.

The course is grounded on the tenets of qualitative research design, although quantitative approaches may be accommodated. Theory and methodologies required for the interpretation and presentation of reports are incorporated. The course provides guidelines to field research techniques, documentation, and reporting of studio engagements through systematic research and experiential or field data appropriation. It focuses on the nature and values of primary and secondary research materials, their place in the analytical processes in-studio and studio supplementary disciplines, the relationship between a theme for research and thesis to be explored, methods of approach to bibliographic research presentation of research reports. The location of sources (searching the index and databases in electronic and non-electronic sources), compiling end/footnotes, references, works cited, and general bibliography is considered pertinent.

Identifying potential research areas. Literature review: elements, structure, and importance. Formulating aims and objectives. Types and sources of data for research in construction: past project records, surveys, laboratory investigations. Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Methods of data collection. Interviews: types, objectives, recording. Questionnaire: types, development. Design of experiments (laboratory procedures). Description of materials and methods in experimental research. Hypothesis: formulation of hypothesis; testing of hypothesis; concept of significance. Methods of data analysis; types, choice and description. Interpretation of data analysis results. Computer based analysis. Referencing. Bibliography. Communication skills and oral presentation/defence of research projects. Minimum Academic Standards Equipment Drawing Boards, T-squares, financial and other calculators, Audio Visual Projector and Accessories. Computer and Accessories (1 PC per 5 students). Plan Printing machine, Guillotine Cutter, Spiral Binding Machine, 100 metre chains, Video and Digital Cameras, Photocopying Machines, Duplicating Machines, Electric Typewriters and Steel Cabinet. A Peugeot 504 Station Wagon A bus capable of carrying not less than 40 students for field work. Staffing Personnel The personnel requirements for the programme should reflect students’ population and the variety of activities to be performed in the classrooms, studios, laboratories and workshops. The ratios should conform to the NUC minimum guidelines on staff/student ratio of 1:15. Academic Staff The point of entry for each of the recognized academic positions should reflect appropriate academic qualifications, and experience in both teaching and professional practice. Details of the requirements for the various positions are indicated below: Academic Support Personnel Teaching Assistant/Demonstrators are recommended to assist lecturers in the conduct of tutorials, practicals and fieldwork. Administrative Support Personnel The services of the administrative support staff are indispensable in the proper administration of the departments. These will normally include confidential secretaries, clerical officers, typists, messengers and cleaners. It is important to recruit very competent senior personnel who are technology savvy. Technical Support Personnel The technical support personnel shall consist of technical officers and technologists. It is important to recruit very competent senior technical staff to maintain teaching and research equipment. Library In addition to the library resources at the University central library, the programme should be provided with fully equipped library and information technology centre with minimum of 5 computers, Internet connectivity, 5 reference books, 5 periodicals, 5 Journals for each of the areas of specialisation in the programme and audio-visual materials. The computers should be fully connected to the e-library section of the University central library having e-books and e- journals in all areas of specialisation of the programme. Classrooms, Laboratories, Clinics, Workshops and Offices Space Use Minimum (m²) 1. Professors Office Academic 24 2. Head of Department Administration 24 3. Senior Lecturer Academic 20 4. Lecturer Academic 16 5. Assistant Lecturer Academic 12 6. Senior Technical Staff Technical 12 7. Senior Administrative Staff Administration 12 8. Junior Technical Staff Technical 10 9. Junior Administrative Staff Administration 10 10. Studio Space Students 30 11. Lecture Space Students 75 12. Seminar Space Students 30 13. Laboratory Space Students 30 14. Library Students 35 15. Social Space Students 40 16. Storage Space Students 30

Origins and definitions of research; problem identification and formulation; research types/design; qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods of research; measurement; sampling; data analysis; interpretation of data and technical report writing; use of encyclopedia, research guides, handbooks, academic databases for computing and computer engineering discipline; use of tools/techniques for research production: referencing formats/styles and software; research management and reporting best practices; plagiarism- definitions, types, detection software; basics of document analysis, systematic review and management methods; practical documentation/presentation projects/seminars.

Research in physiotherapy – focus on the 21st century research. Identification of research problems. Literature search and review – peripheral and core literature, electronic search engines, importance of meta-analysis, use of literature to guide research. Research designs and sampling methods. Variables – independent & dependent. Data collection, storage and analysis and presentation. Referencing styles, Manuscript preparation for dissertation and journal publication.