This course discusses; (1) basic concepts of research methodology (paradigm, concept, preposition, theory, methodology, approach, research design and procedures, identification and formulation of research problems, research variables, theoretical studies, thought framework, research hypothesis, research questions, research population, sample and sampling techniques, research subjects and settings, research instruments, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques), (2) Types of research that are relevant in PLB (Experiment, SSR, Expost Facto, PTK, Phenomenology), (3) Preparation and dissemination thesis proposal along with research instruments, (4) preparation of the thesis and techniques for writing scientific articles in journals, (5) Techniques for submitting articles in international journals