Session 1 (Task 1)

Discuss in your group and identify one research topic which you think it would be good idea to explore.

Research topic:-
The impact of using electronic books in English reading lessons in Hong Kong primary schools
(The purpose of the study is to ascertain the effect of using electronic books as compared to reading books in print in English reading lessons in Hong Kong primary school.)

Develop research question and classify it in one of the research types.
Research question:-
How do electronic books affect reading comprehension level of primary school students?

Research type:-
Quantitative research (Causal-comparative Research)
Independent variable – electronic books
Dependent variable – reading comprehension level

Research method:-
All participants are required to read same storybook in print and they should answer questions of reading test together to produce first reading scores. After one week, students will be divided into two groups. Group A students are asked to read another paperback storybooks by themselves while group B students will read the same book but in the form of electronic books. They are then asked to finish another reading test. The reading score of the two reading tests will be compared. The score obtain can show if there is significant relationship between the reading comprehension and the medium of pupils use in reading.

Present the outcome in your blog.