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Research Project in Specialization

Course Description: This course includes the study of scientific research methodologies, their types, the attention scholars give them in research and studies, the stages and characteristics of scientific research, and the attributes and ethics of the researcher. It also covers general sources for research and the verification of heritage, with practical application on a specific topic to qualify students for preparing scientific research in Islamic sciences.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

- The student will become familiar with the scientific methodologies for writing research papers and the verification of heritage texts.
– For the student to understand the technical and practical steps for writing research papers and preparing studies.
– The student applies scientific research methods in writing research papers and deals with primary sources in various disciplines.
– The student must possess the personal qualities of a scientific researcher.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
The student will learn the scientific methods for writing research papers.
2- The student will demonstrate the principles and guidelines for writing a scientific research paper.
3- The student will explain the steps of preparing a scientific research.
Skills:
The student applies the scientific research methodology well in their research.
2- The student should be proficient in writing footnotes and citing sources.
3. The student will be able to differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
Values, Independence, and Responsibility.
The student should exhibit the personal qualities and ethical values of a researcher while writing their research.
2. The student must take responsibility for fulfilling the course requirements.
3. To master the use of computer technology in writing research papers and searching for sources.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
Definition of Scientific Research Methodology and the Care of Muslim Scholars for It.
Types of University Research, Research Methodology, Characteristics, and Advantages.
The Pillars of Scientific Research, The Researcher's Attributes.
What precedes choosing a research topic (identifying its sources), choosing the topic, and the title.
Research Plan, Its Elements, and Practical Application.
The stages of writing research and the things to consider when writing research.
(Quoting, Citing Sources, Footnotes, and Punctuation).
Follow the stages of writing a research paper (Introduction, Conclusion, and Indices).
Key Sources and References in Islamic Sciences with Practical Application to a Model.
The most important sources and references in the Arabic language with practical application on a model of them.
Key Sources and References in Linguistic Dictionaries and Scientific Encyclopedias with Practical Application on a Model.
Biographies of authors and books on the biographies of authors with practical application on a model thereof.
Scientific research using modern technology with practical application to a model of it.
The concept of manuscript restoration and the necessity of its preservation.
Investigator Requirements, Investigator Methodologies, and Investigation Stages.
Discussion and evaluation of research (specialization research project).

Last updated: 2026-06-02