TADBEER Institute hosted an online session on Research Methodology featuring Dr. Omer Farooq Saeed, research scientist, author, and host of Rational Reflections. The talk focused on helping students and academics build a solid structural foundation for their academic work.
Dr. Saeed broke down how research philosophy acts as the underlying engine of any study. Before picking data collection tools or writing a draft, researchers need to understand the worldview guiding their work.
Key Takeaways from the Session:
- Philosophy comes first: Your overall worldview (whether scientific, interpretive, or practical) decides how you collect and analyze data. Settling this early saves significant time.
- The four core paradigms: The session covered Post-Positivism (seeking objective truths), Constructivism (exploring social experiences), Participatory approaches (collaborative study), and Pragmatism (using mixed methods tbo solve practicalproblems).
- Meeting academic standards: While personal curiosity starts a project, a structured methodology is what makes research suitable for journal publication and university thesis standards.
- Responsible use of AI: Dr. Saeed noted that while AI tools can help with initial brainstorming, using them to generate actual research content compromises academic integrity.
Highlights from our live session on mastering research methodology and paradigms.
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Quick Event Summary
- Topic: Research Methodology and Paradigms
- Speaker: Dr. Omer Farooq Saeed
- Date: Sunday, 26 July
- Platform: Zoom (Hosted by TADBEER Institute)