RESEARCH Syllabus

I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION Course Title Modern Communication 1 Course Credit 3 units Course Prerequisite Course Corequisite None Course Description The course provides the students with activities that will help develop their research, oral and written Communication skills. This includes outlining, note-taking, citing sources, giving conclusions and recommendations. Lessons and activities emphasize mastery of English grammar and acquisition of skills in writing a research paper in a specific discipline. II. COURSE OBJECTIVES General Objective At the end of the course, the student should be able to acquire knowledge in basic research and writing skills. Specific The students should be able to: Objectives 1. apply the knowledge and skills in the use of library resources; 2. formulate thesis statements; 3. construct, analyze and interpret non- prose texts; 4. utilize interview or survey as a tool in research writing; 5. write project papers (descriptive reports, instruction reports, case analyses); 6. engage in individual or collaborative projects; and 7. write a research paper. III. TEXTBOOK(S) AND REFERENCES Textbook(s) Plata, S. M., Montenegro, M.B., Madrunio, M.R., Valdez, P.M., Gabriel, C.D., & Caleno, E.R. et. al. (2006). Research: Process and product workbook. Laguna: Trailblazer Publications. Baraceros, E. (2001). Communication skills II: Developing research and writing skills. Manila: References Rex Publishing House. Bascara, L. R., Manzano, L.A., & Tolosa, A.A. (2000). Communication skills for college and beyond (series two). Manila: Rex Publishing House. Burns, R.B. (2000). Introduction to research methods (4th ed.). London: SAGE. Chan, E. I. (2002). Developing writing skills for college. Valenzuela City: Mutya Publishing House. Calmorin, L. P. (1999). Methods of research and thesis writing. Manila: Rex Bookstore. De Poy, E. (1998). Introduction to research (2nd ed.). Baltimore: Mosby, Inc. Fermin, V. E. and Tenorio, E. S.(1999). Developing skills in writing academic research and business correspondence. Valenzuela City; Mutya Publishing House. McCroskey, J. (2000). An introduction to rhetorical communication. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. IV. COURSE OUTLINE Week Modules 1 Module 1-2 - Orientation: Review of the Course Syllabus, Setting Expectations, Classroom Rules, Getting to Know Each - Understanding theto Research. Jan 14, 15 18, 19 Module 3-4 Other, Introduction Nature of Research Jan Module 5-8 - Steps in Writing a Research Paper Jan 18, 19 2 Choosing a Topic Module 9 -12 - Strategies in Choosing & Refining a Topic Jan 21, 22 Module 13-16 - Writing the Thesis Statement Jan 21, 22 3 Note-taking Module 16-17 - Avoiding Plagiarism Jan 25, 26 Module 18-19 - Summarizing, Paraphrasing and Direct Quotations

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Module 20- 23 - Using In-text Citations following the APA Style ???????? 4 Outlining Module 24-25 - Kinds of Outline Feb 4, 5 Feb 1, 2

Module 26-27 - Forms of Outline Feb 8, 9 5 6

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Module 28-31 - Writing the Outline of the Paper Feb 1, 2 Writing the Introduction Module 32-39 - The Problem Feb 4, 5 Module 40-41 Introduction Feb 4, 5 (Note: Feb 8, 9 Game and Finalize Topics) Module 42-43 - Significance of the Study Feb 11, 12 / Feb 15, 16 (Quiz and APA Style InText Citation) Module 44-47 - Scope and Limitations Feb 18, 19 / Feb 22 (Holiday), 23 (Quiz & Review for the MX) MIDTERM EXAMINATION Feb 25, 26 The Interview Module 48-49 Definition and Importance March 1, 2 Module 50-51 How to Choose an Interviewee March 1, 2 Module 52-53 Things to Remember in Conducting an Interview March 4, 5 (Mock Interview) The Survey Module 54-56 Sampling Method March 8, 9 Module 57- 60 Definition, Importance and Parts March 11, 12 Module 61- 68 Writing/Evaluating Survey Questions March 15, 16 / March 18, 19 Module 69-72 Interpreting Survey Results Using Non-prose Forms March 22, 23 Module 73-76 Conducting a Survey or Interview March 25, 26 Writing the Body Module 77-78 The Body March 29, 30 Module 79-82 The Text and Citation (Emphasis: The APA Style of Documentation) March 29, 30 Module 83-84 The Reference Page April 1, 2 A Submission of the First Draft (Research Paper) April 1, 2 Writing the Conclusion and Recommendation Module 85-92 Conclusion and Recommendation April 5, 6 Submission of the Final Research Paper April 8, 9 (Two-on-one consultation) Class Presentation of the Research Paper April 12, 13 / April 15, 16 Total Number of Hours

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