Kursus Kaedah Penyelidikan PhD

18 - 22 Feb 2008

The course was organized by iLQaM, Shah Alam for year 2008's sholarship holders. There were about 60 (first batch for 2008) scholarship holders who came from various faculties / departments. The course taught us various elements of research methodologies, such as:

1. problem statement / research questions
2. research framework
3. literature review
4. research design
5. analysis & interpretation of data
6. qualitative research
7. research report & thesis writing
8. research proposal, and
9. proposal presentation sessions

The speakers also took the opportunity to share with the participants on their previous PhD experience . One of the speakers, Dr R (FP's Post Graduate Coordinator) had teary eyes while reminiscing about her difficulties and sufferings while studying in UK previously.

All of the speakers agreed to one thing - do not take the PhD things lightly. Pray hard and pray that "lucks" are on our sides. They reminded that there are so many variables that could make or break your study.

The highlight of the session was a slot for Forum discussion. The organiser invited two successful staff who had completed their PhD studies with flying colors. These staff completed their studies for less than 3 years and submitted their theses without any amendments / corrections.

Overall, it's a worth experience that even money can't buy!