Teaching and Learning Technique for Academic Research (TARch) – Module Volume 1

Abstract

Teaching and Learning Technique for Academic Research (TARch) – Module Volume 1 is an instructional resource designed to introduce diploma-level students to the fundamental stages of academic research. Developed by lecturers at Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, the module offers structured guidance for students enrolled in research-focused courses such as Proposal and Research Methodology, Seminar, and Final Year Projects.

The book adopts a student-centric pedagogical approach and provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the research process, beginning with idea generation and continuing through literature review, methodology development, and proposal writing. Each chapter is supported by “Progression Forms” to help students and supervisors monitor learning outcomes and track research development. The module emphasizes clarity, organization, and academic rigor, while also providing practical examples and visual aids to enhance comprehension.

This volume serves not only as a textbook but also as a teaching aid for educators seeking to improve students’ research competencies in a structured and measurable manner. It lays the foundation for subsequent volumes in the TARch series and contributes to the advancement of research literacy in technical and vocational education settings.