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Research Techniques

Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches for Engineers

Author: Habeeb Adewale Ajimotokan

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

Part of: Springer Professional "Business + Economics & Engineering + Technology" , Springer Professional "Engineering + Technology"

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About this book

This book provides a hands-on guide towards conducting state-of-the-art engineering research and gaining a patent. It lists pragmatic, step-by-step instructions that cover every stage in engineering research and patent gaining, from choosing a topic to the presentation of research outcomes or patent application. The topics include the introduction and basic concepts of engineering research; research problem and questions; use of libraries, literature search and review; developing a research plan; research data collection methods, analysis and interpretation; project report writing and presentations; and inventions and patents. This book is ideal for engineering undergraduate and postgraduate students and/or first-time or novice researchers and academics intending to launch their research studies and careers.

Frontmatter

1. Introduction and Basic Concepts of Engineering Research

Abstract

The objectives of this chapter are to

(i)

Define the term engineering research and specify the purpose for engineering research;

(ii)

Outline the different forms and types of engineering research;

(iii)

Define the term research methodology, and differentiate between research methodology and methods;

(iv)

Define the terms research approach, design and method, and specify their basic types; and

(v)

Discuss the phases in conducting engineering research.

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2. Research Problem and Questions

Abstract

The objectives of this chapter are to

(i)

Describe the research problem and questions;

(ii)

Identify appropriate research problems and questions;

(iii)

Specify the different sources for research problems;

(iv)

Enumerate the criteria for selecting a problem for research; and

(v)

Describe the statement of problem.

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3. Use of Libraries, Literature Search and Review

Abstract

The objectives of this chapter are to

(i)

Describe the use of the library and specify how to research using it;

(ii)

Define the terms literature search and review;

(iii)

Outline the importance of literature search and review;

(iv)

Specify and briefly describe the sources of archival literature;

(v)

Specify and describe the types of publications; and

(vi)

Define the term search strategy and specify the approaches to literature search.

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4. Developing a Research Plan

Abstract

The objectives of this chapter are to

(i)

Describe the terms research proposal and research protocol;

(ii)

Specify and discuss the elements of research proposal;

(iii)

Specify the goals of research protocol;

(iv)

Outline preferable sequence for the different section headings of a research protocol and discuss their contents; and

(v)

Discuss the basic engineering research tools and techniques.

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5. Project Report Writing and Presentations

Abstract

The objectives of this chapter are to

(i)

Specify and discuss the basic chapter titles and sub-titles in a research project report;

(ii)

Prepare a research project report based on the basic format;

(iii)

Specify and explain the basic methods of writing bibliography, citing and listing references;

(iv)

Discuss research presentations;

(v)

Describe plagiarism and citation; and

(vi)

Discuss citation and its management.

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Title: Research Techniques
Author: Habeeb Adewale Ajimotokan
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-13109-7
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-13108-0
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13109-7