- Selecting the Problem and Research Design :
characteristics of the research problem;
formulating questions and sub-problems;
relationship between variables;
gathering related studies and literature;
constructing operational definitions of terms;
formulate theoretical and conceptual frameworks.

- Instruments in Research :
types of instruments and validations of these

- Data Analyses :
organization and presentation of data;
types of data, statistical tools and models

- Use of Research Materials :
uses of related studies and literature

- Writing the Research Report :
format and style
- Evaluating the Research Study