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Training Course on

“Research Methodology For Master’s Degree Students in CLMT Countries”

02 - 29 February 2012

Conducted by Mekong Institute

Sponsored by New Zealand Embassy Bangkok

TE AKA AORERE

By Seang Sopheak

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Participant Information

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Participants - Countries

• 12 of MINZAS Scholars from :Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand.

• 7 MI YGMS professionals from : Cambodia, China, Myanmar and Thailand

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Country Distribution and Gender Balance of MINZAS Participants

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Country Distribution and Gender Balance of MI YGMS Participants

Objectives

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To improve the participants’ research skill;To guide the participants in writing a good research/thesis proposal ( provide good rationale, conduct efficient literature searches, develop conceptual/theoretical models and research design, and set research scope and limitations;To expose participants to statistical techniques and data analysis, interpretation and presentation;To enhance participants’ skill in report writing; To establish networking among GMS researcher;

Content

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Module 1: Regional Cooperation in the GMS

Module 2: Conceptualization of Research

Module 3: Operationalization of Research

Module 4: Report Writing and Dissemination of Research Outputs

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Resource Persons

Dr. Vute WangwacharakulAssociate Professor, Kasetsart UniversityBangkok, Thailand

Dr. Suchat Katima Director , Mekong Institute

Ms. Yupaporn SiributYoung GMS Professional, Mekong Institute

Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia (Tess)Program Manager, Mekong Institute

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Facilitators

Mr. Seang Sopheak (Sopheak)Program Facilitator

Ms. Phetvilai Panyada ( Bee )Program Assistant

Ms. Jenisa Belardo ( Jen )Communications Assisstant

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Evaluation

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Usefulness of Program Contents

Very useful

Mostly useful

Just right

Some-what

useful

Not useful

Average Rating

MI Program and Activities

83%(10)

17%(2)

4.83

Overview of the Training Program

100%(12)

5.00

Introduction to the Research Process

91%(11)

9%(1)

4.83

Research Proposal Development

83%(10)

17%(2)

4.83

Formulating Research 91%(11)

9%(1)

4.92

Literature Review 75%(9)

15%(3)

4.75

Ethic of Research 12%(100)

5.00

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Usefulness of Program Contents

Very useful

Mostly useful

Just right

Some-what

useful

Not useful

Average Rating

Developing the theoretical and conceptual framework

66%(8)

34%(4)

4.67

Conceptualization, Operationalization and Measurement

58%(7)

42%(5)

4.58

Hypothesis setting and testing

50%(6)

41%(5)

9%(1)

4.42

Scope of research 91%(11)

9%(1)

4.92

Research / Thesis Report Outline

75%(10)

15%(2)

4.75

Qualitative versus Quantitative Research

83%(10)

17%(2)

4.83

Research Design and Process

75%(9)

15%(3)

4.75

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Usefulness of Program Contents

Very useful

Mostly useful

Just right

Some-what

useful

Not useful

Average Rating

Conceptualization and Operationalization

58%(7)

42%(5)

4.58

Sampling Designs and Sampling Procedures

58%(7)

25%(3)

17%(2)

4.42

Determining Sample Size

75%(9)

8%(1)

17%(2)

4.58

Survey Research : Communicating with Respondents

66%(8)

17%(2)

17%(2)

4.50

Design Questionnaire 50%(6)

50%(6)

4.17

Data Analysis 15%(3)

75%(9)

4.25

Transforming data into information

34%(4)

66%(8)

4.33

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Usefulness of Program Contents

Very useful

Mostly useful

Just right

Some-what

useful

Not useful

Average Rating

Qualitative Data Analysis

66%(8)

17%(2)

17%(2)

4.50

Thesis/Research Report writing Tip

66%(8)

34%(4)

4.67

Writing Citation and Bibliography

12%(100)

5.00

Statistical Package for the Social Sciences

50%(6)

25%(3)

25%(3)

4.25

Making Table and Figures

75%(9)

15%(3)

4.75

Disseminating Research Result

50%(6)

50%(6)

4.17

Average 4.60

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Expectation

Very well Mostly good/

relevant

Just right

Somewhat good/

relevant

Not good/

relevant at all

Average Rating

Expectation met 75%(9)

25%(3)

4.75

Most Important Lessons / Not Covered Topics

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Most important lessons you have learned?

Conceptual Framework How to make a good proposal Team spirit: work as a team Everyone has talent, but different Don’t give up, even when faced with difficulties Yesterday is the history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift! Understanding cultural differences Work together, win together

Topics not covered?

Qualitative research methods Designing qualitative questionnaire Analyzing qualitative data

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Duration of the Program

Too long About right length Too short

75%(9)

25% (3)

4 weeks (4) 1 months (1)

Pre and Post Self AssessmentResearch Development and Methodology

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Pre Self Assessment

2.71

2=Minimal Awareness

Post Self Assessment

4.00

4=Working Knowledge

Pre and Post Self AssessmentRegional Cooperation Core Competencies

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Pre Self Assessment

3.29

3=Partial Knowledge

Post Self Assessment

4.10

4=Working Knowledge

Mood Meter

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Flash Back

Setting the Context

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Lectures

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In-Class Activities

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In-Class ActivitiesGroup Work

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In-Class ActivitiesProposal Presentation

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In-Class ActivitiesProposal Presentation

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In-Class ActivitiesBODs

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Weekend Trip

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