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 COURSE OUTLINEPart 1:Research Methods in ACC/FINPart 2: Basic Theoretical Issues in ACC/FIN Part 3: Special Topic in ACC/FIN ACC/FINRESEARCH METHODSINTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Cui Zhe School of Business Nantong University OBJECTIVE To ensure you have the skills necessary to produce an excellent dissertation STRUCTURE From developing the idea to presenting the completed piece of research Developing the idea Formulating testable hypotheses – traditional approach Theoretical modelling Developing a research plan Models Data Published, existing, to be collected, qualitative and quantitative Analysis Writing, presentation, review * THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROCESS STRUCTURE(2) 1 Searching the literature for ideas, previous experience and a plausible way forward Week 1 information bases available Project – select the broad area in which you plan to work find 10 (or more) useful articles written on the topic read them and set out their main features this develops a knowledge base Assignment – make a detailed appraisal of an article How does it go about the research process Critical appraisal - pluses/minuses, what do I learn from it for my research? Designing the analysis General issues - myself Specific examples from subject areas Cahan/Berkman/Rouse GETTING STARTED Don’t rush Choose something you are interested in Something which is useful to the rest of your work or what you want to do next It must be achievable, which normally means something narrow Listen to advice Look at some examples of successful work Find a supervisor you think you can work with! STEP 1 – GET A NOTEBOOK A research ‘diary’ Record your thought process and your actions Make a note of what you agreed with your supervisor – you might even want to send them a copy Over-riding theme BE METHODICAL When you get to the literature review take careful notes – set up some sort of filing system It is your choice whether it is electronic, physical or a combination but Endnote is use