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San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila Graduate School of Law Research Methodology

This document outlines the objectives, expected outcomes, methodology, grading system, and calendar for the Research Methodology course offered by the Graduate School of Law at San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila. The course aims to introduce Master of Laws students to various legal and scientific research methods. It will cover topics such as different research classifications and types of methodology, the research proposal process, library research skills, referencing styles, and avoiding plagiarism. Students will develop their ability to evaluate research and propose future directions through lectures, presentations, writing exercises, and submitting a completed research proposal. Their final grade will be based on class participation and the quality of their research proposal.

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San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila Graduate School of Law Research Methodology

This document outlines the objectives, expected outcomes, methodology, grading system, and calendar for the Research Methodology course offered by the Graduate School of Law at San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila. The course aims to introduce Master of Laws students to various legal and scientific research methods. It will cover topics such as different research classifications and types of methodology, the research proposal process, library research skills, referencing styles, and avoiding plagiarism. Students will develop their ability to evaluate research and propose future directions through lectures, presentations, writing exercises, and submitting a completed research proposal. Their final grade will be based on class participation and the quality of their research proposal.

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SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE-RECOLETOS, MANILA

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LAW


RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2ND Sem 2018-2019

Dean Rodel A. Taton, D.C.L.


San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila-
University of Cebu Master of Laws Consortium Program
UC Banilad Campus, Cebu City

OBJECTIVES

This course introduces and highlights to the Master of Laws students various
methods of research as important tools in this academic pursuit. Particularly, the course
aims for the following:
1. To gain insights into how legal or scientific social research is conducted;
2. To be acquainted with the different methodologies of research;
3. To familiarize with the process of Research/Thesis Writing;
4. To help in the critical review of literature and assessing research trends, and
encourage students to undertake research;
5. To identify influencing factors or determinants of research parameters;
6. To help in the documentation and analysis of the results;
7. To develop skills on technicalities in research/thesis writing;
8. To prepare students as they proceed to writing their thesis or dissertations.
9. To develop research oriented legal work to contribute to the practice of law in
the country.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

1. Ability to critically evaluate current research and propose possible alternative


directions for further work in the field of law.
2. Ability to make use of technology and traditional research tools
3. A Sebastinian graduate student who has a clear vision to contribute to the
development of law with their research and publications.
4. A Sebastinian graduate student who is able to submit a complete research
proposal at the end of the term.

METHODOLOGY
This class will be characterized by lectures, student presentations, actual writing,
critique of work. Consultation schedules in Cebu will be announced. Online submissions
however are encouraged.

GRADING SYSTEM

Class Participation 20 %
(This includes participation in lectures and class presentation.
Attendance is also considered)
Research Proposal 80%
(Submission of a complete Research Proposal)

CALENDAR

February 23, 2019 8:00AM to 12:00NN LLM 103 Principles and


Methods of Research
June 7, 2019 5PM to 9:00 PM LLM 103 Principles and
Methods of Research
Cebu Consultations As scheduled and/or Announced
Online Consultations Regular Semester

Online Submissions shall be directed to:

[email protected]

Write as Subject : UC[YOUR LAST NAME] i.e. UC.DELEON


And Follow the same thread for your later submissions.

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Introduction to Research
a. Definition and Objectives of Research
b. Research Classification/Types of Methodology
1. According to Purpose
2. According to Goal
3. According to Level of Investigation
4. According to Types of Analysis
4.1. Analytic
4.1.a Text Based Analysis
4.1.b. Historical Analysis
4.1.c. Descriptive- Normative Suvey
4.1.d. Descriptive Analysis
4.1.e. Case Study
4.1.f. Correlational Study
4.1.g.Descriptive-Evaluative Study
4.1.h. Causal-Comparative Study
4.1.i. Action Research
4.2. Synthetic/Holistic
5. According to Scope
6. According to Time Element

II. The Research Proposal


Chapter I The Problem Rationale
1.1. Background of the Study
1.2. Statement of the Problem
1.3. Significance of the Study
1.4. Objectives of the Study
1.5. Scope and Limitation of the Study
1.6. Definition of Terms
Chapter II Review of Related Literature
Chapter III Methodology
Thesis Structure in Narrative Form
Bibliography
Appendix
Curriculum Vitae
III. Library Research and Orientation to Online Sources
IV. Referencing
Footnote- Bibliography Style for Law
V. Technicalities in Writing
VI. Plagiarism Issues

References:

Aureada, OP, Jose Antonio E., and Bienvenida H. Abustan (1997) UST, The Graduate School: Thesis
Writing Guide Handbook .Manila: UST Publishing House.
Aureada, OP, Jose Antonio E.(2009) Thesis Writing for Theology Students: A Primer. Manila: UST
Publishing House.
Batoon, Emmanuel D. (2005) A guide to Thesis Writing in Philosopy, Part One: Proposal Writing. Manila:
REJN Publishing.
Calderon, Jose F. and Expectacion C. Gonzales (1993) Methods of Research and Thesis
Writing.Mandaluyong: National Bookstore.
May, Tim (2011) Social Research Issues, Methods and Process Fourth Ed. USA: Mc Graw Hill Open
University Press.
Mc Intyre, Lisa J.(2005) Need to Know: Social Science Research Methods. USA: MC Graw Hill.

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