APPLIED RESEARCH: Home

This guide is designed to support students enrolled in Applied Research, a course that focuses on the systematic application of research methods to address practical problems and generate real-world solutions. Applied research bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping students with the tools to design, conduct, and analyze studies that inform decision-making across diverse fields.

Through this course, you will explore:

• Research Foundations – understanding the principles of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and the role of applied research.

• Research Design and Methods – qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches for investigating problems.

• Data Collection and Analysis – techniques for gathering, interpreting, and presenting findings accurately.

• Ethical Considerations – ensuring integrity, transparency, and respect for participants in the research process.

• Application of Results – using research outcomes to guide policy, improve practices, and solve practical challenges.

The resources in this LibGuide—including textbooks, articles, databases, tutorials, and sample projects—are curated to help you succeed in developing and applying research skills.

This LibGuide is your companion for turning ideas into impactful research that makes a difference.

UNIT 1: RESEARCH PROPOSAL DESIGN

The Qualitative Research Proposal (Article)

Research Ethics By Design: A Collaborative Research Design Proposal (Article)

Transition Design: A Proposal For A New Area Of Design Practice, Study And Research (Article)

Design-Based Research And Doctoral Students: Guidelines For Preparing A Dissertation Proposal (Article)

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, And Mixed Method Approaches (Book)

How To Prepare Research Proposal (Article)

UNIT 2: QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Quantitative Vs Qualitative Methods (Article)

Research Designs In Quantitative, Qualitative And Mixed Methods (Article)

UNIT 3: RESEARCH STUDY PROPOSAL & JUSTIFICATION

Justification Of The Proposal (Article)

Case Study Method For Design Research (Article)

Collaboration In Grant Proposal And Assessments In Ageing Research-Justification Or A Quest Collaborology? (Article)

The Potential Benefits Of Research May Justify Certain Research Risks (Article)

Research Opportunities In Information Technology Funding And System Justification (Article)

Justifying Small-N Research In Scientifically Amazing Settings: Challenging The Notion That Only "Big N" Studies Are Worthwhile (Article)

UNIT 4: CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

How To Do (Or Not To Do) A Critical Literature Review (Article)

Supply Chain Management: An Analytical Framework For Critical Literature Review (Article)

Explaining The Consumer Decision-Making Process: Critical Literature Review (Article)

Critical Thinking: A Literature Review (Article)

Critical Consciousness: A Critique And Critical Analysis Of The Literature (Article)

Risk Factors For Problematic Gambling : A Critical Literature Review (Article)

UNIT 5: ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION

Successful Project Execution: A Model (Article)

Insights From The Field: Project Execution Success And Failure (Article)

More Efficient Project Execution And Evaluation With Logical Framework And Project Cycle Management: Evidence From International Development Funds (Article)

Virtual Project Management (VPM) In Project Execution (Article)