IV. research

• Deliberate efforts are exerted by the faculty to undertake continuing enrichment of research competencies and to produce research outputs

• Faculty members teaching research courses or assigned thesis advising have adequate experience, as evidenced by their own regular research output

C.1. Research is an integral part of all course/subject requirements.

C.2. The graduate school leads in the research activities of the institution, through a structural and functional link with the research center.

C.3. Research seminars, workshops and lectures for students and faculty are regularly offered.     

C.4. Sufficient statistical assistance for research is provided by the research center, through qualified faculty or staff members (or consultant).

C.5. The thesis seminar or colloquium subject/course is the culmination of the students’ academic preparation for independent scientific inquiry.                

C.6. Faculty members produce a fair amount of quality researches regularly.    

C.7. Theses and other research outputs reflect:

C.7.1. the use of scientific approaches/methods

C.7.2. originality/novelty of topic

C.7.3. compliance with standards of research reporting, syntax and format

C.7.4. high standards of scholarship

D.1. Instructional materials and guidelines provide for the development of research skills:

D.1.1. in selecting appropriate thesis problem;   

D.1.2. in stating specific problems and hypotheses; 

D.1.3. in selecting appropriate research design;    

D.1.4. in writing the research report.   

D.2. There is evidence that research/thesis outputs are in accordance with acceptable standards.

D.2.1. The problem and hypothesis are well stated and appropriate for the study. 

D.2.2. Related literature and studies are not only pertinent to the particular topic of the study, but are also the source of the theoretical/conceptual framework. 

D.2.3. The research instrument is valid and reliable. 

D.2.4. Scientific procedure is used in data gathering. 

D.2.5. The research design is appropriate. 

D.2.6. The method for data analysis is appropriate. 

D.2.7. Analysis and interpretation of the findings are adequate and appropriate. 

D.2.8. The conclusions logically flow from the findings, and the recommendations are in turn borne out of the logical conclusion. 

D.2.9. The final report observes scholarly language in syntax and style. 

D.2.10. The final report complies with the requirements of the format adopted by the institution.

D.3. All theses of the graduate school are evaluated by a panel of competent professionals.

D.4. Successfully defended dissertations are cataloged as part of the library collections.

D.5. Researches are refereed prior to publication or presentation in national or international fora.

E.1. There is balance between the research and teaching assignments of faculty members.

F.1. Research studies or articles/reports on these studies are published, as monographs or appear in institutional and/or professional journals.   

F.2. The institution utilizes the applicable findings of institutional studies.

F.3. Relevant findings of researches are shared with outside agencies/institutions, which are in the best position to benefit from the findings.      

F.4. Hard or electronic copies of journals are shared with selected national and international higher education institutions.