Research Methodology Workshop

Objectives / Learning Outcomes / Capability Development
Engineering employment requires the capacity to work effectively in
teams, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to
learn effectively. In order to prepare students for employment as
graduates they will be provided with a quality assured teaching and
learning environment which is conductive to the development of adult
learning. Adult learning is characterised by the student accepting
responsibility for their own learning and by actively participating in
the learning process as individuals and as contributors to teams.
Adult learning is a hallmark of a professional.

The objective is to assist students to improve their critical ability
to evaluate published work in their disciplines and to make objective
judgements about the methodology and intentions of their own research
project. It is the objective to help students develop some
appreciation of research in general in a larger context than merely
that of the pragmatics of carrying out a research project.

The other objectives are to develop the students’ confidence in the
collection and analysis of data and provide basic guidelines in the
preparation of a concise thesis and in the publication of research
findings.


Time:
12 May 2009, Tuesday (10:00 – 12:00)
14 May 2009, Thursday (10:00 – 12:00)
18 May 2009, Monday (10:00 – 12:00)

Venue:
Structural System Laboratory
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Kunsan National Univeristy