Basic Research Methods Training
June 3-4, 2025 | College of Medicine Conference Hall
The Research and Innovation Management Office (RIMO) of Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) successfully conducted a two-day Basic Research Methods Training on June 3–4, 2025, through a hybrid modality that accommodated both online and on-site participants. The training served as a key professional development initiative aimed at strengthening the research competencies of faculty members who play critical roles in research instruction, advisorship, and project implementation. It forms part of the University’s broader strategy to enhance research productivity and support institutional goals aligned with the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) framework.
The training commenced with an inspirational message delivered by Dr. Rodney Odesson P. Raguindin, Head of the Center for Curriculum Innovation Professional Development (CCIPD) and Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA). In his address, Dr. Raguindin emphasized the critical role of research in driving academic excellence and innovation within higher education institutions. This was followed by the roll call of participants and the presentation of the training objectives, which aimed to enhance participants’ competencies in identifying and justifying research topics, formulating specific and feasible research objectives, designing appropriate methodologies, developing effective data collection tools, determining suitable statistical tools, and crafting capsule research proposals
The first day of the training featured a comprehensive introduction to the research process presented by Ms. Jeanette Rhona P. Raguindin, Head of the Research Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (RPMEU). Subsequently, Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez, Vice President for Research and Innovation Management, delivered lectures which focused on defining research problems, establishing theoretical and empirical foundations, selecting research designs, and determining sampling strategies and sample sizes.
The second day proceeded with lectures that addressed data collection methods and data analysis procedures facilitated by Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez. The final lecture, delivered by Dr. Rodney Odesson P. Raguindin, explored the integration of Artificial Intelligence as a research tool, highlighting its potential to enhance literature reviews, data processing, and the efficiency of research writing. Following Dr. Raguindin’s lecture, a workshop was conducted to enable participants to apply the concepts discussed throughout the training by developing and writing their own capsule research proposals. This hands-on session served as the practical culmination of the learning process, providing a space for participants to synthesize their understanding and begin crafting their research outputs.
As a concluding activity, selected representatives from various academic units—specifically the College of Arts and Sciences – Natural Sciences Department, College of Medicine, College of Information and Computing Studies, and College of Nursing—presented their respective capsule research proposals. Presenters included both in-person and online participants, reflecting the hybrid nature of the training and the inclusive participation it encouraged across the University community. Overall, the training served as a strategic initiative to cultivate a robust research culture within the University, equipping faculty with the foundational knowledge and methodological skills necessary to conduct rigorous, relevant, and impactful research.
