RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RES 60203)

1.0 Acknowledgement

Specially thank to my lecturer, Dr Myzatul Aishah Binti Haji Kamarazaly for assigning and guiding us through the Research Methodology. She has given me this opportunity to produce this research and helped me to understand more on the related matter on the topic I chosen (Implementation of Lean Construction in the Construction Industry).

2.0 Module Synopsis

The module intends to introduce academic research and provide some in-depth understanding of their search methodology. The module covers the process and techniques of research, research design, identification of research areas and the preparation of research proposal. At the end of the course, we are able to identify issues, problems and areas of research, identify relevant data and information required for the research, develop data collection techniques, design research process and prepare research proposal.

Throughout the process we should be able to seek information from a variety of sources, open to new ideas and have the capacity for self-directed learning, look for alternative ideas and solutions, present information and express ideas clearly, effectively and confidently and act ethically with integrity and social responsibility.

3.0 Module Teaching Objectives

1. To develop awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.

2. To explore the approaches to research.

3. To demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind to produce a viable academic research.

4.0 Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, I able to:

1. Identify issues/problems leading to the development of the subject area and objectives of research.

2. Review literatures.

3. Prepare a viable proposal for an academic research.

5.0 What I have gained from this module:

5.1  Lifelong Learning

This module required me to be more independent and able to extract the information from journals or other relevant sources to come out with a problem statement and background of our studies before proceeding to the objectives of the dissertation.

5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

While reading journals, I was required to analyse them and think creatively and critically whether or not that journals or points extracted are useful. 

5.3 Intrapersonal Skills

No doubt, most of us are struggling with this interesting yet challenging module. I have made some self-reflection during the hard time in dealing with the individual assignment. Hence, time management is also very important to manage our time in dealing with the entire task given and complete with the specific time given.

In conclusion, a quality dissertation cannot be a good one without expert advice from the supervisor. Besides that, time management is crucial in order to complete a quality product when handling task compilation.