This course introduces second-year Economics students to the basic principles of scientific research methodology. It covers research steps, problem formulation, data collection, references, citation, and research ethics.
In tutorial sessions (TD), students prepare and present research projects, analyze scientific articles, practice academic writing, and develop skills in research, teamwork, presentation, and critical thinking.
In this course, students will learn the basic methods and techniques used in scientific research in economics. They will learn how to choose a research topic, formulate a research problem and hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and use appropriate research methods.
Students will also learn how to search for scientific sources, read and evaluate academic articles, avoid plagiarism, organize their research, and present their findings in a clear and scientific way.
By the end of the course, students will be able to prepare a simple research project and present it using appropriate academic methods.