Research Methods

 To impart knowledge regarding literature survey and review

 To develop/structure research/project synopsis for thesis and research grants.

 Search literature relevant to their research using different databases.

 Students would be able to design research project.

 Students would learn the skill of preparing and presenting the power point presentation of research project;

 Students would get the ability of defending their research project.

 Record, analyze, manipulate and effectively present data.

 Hypothesis, theory, Deductive & inductive reasoning.

 Purpose/Objective of research, Characteristics of Research.

 Science and Scientific method, Characteristics of scientific method.

 Extensive literature reviews to develop new research ideas.

 Project selection and its development, role of students & supervisor.

 Designing and structuring different sections of the synopsis for thesis and research grants.

 Experimental design and investigation, methodology, control, sampling methods.

 Primary and secondary data sources.

 Ethics in Research.

 Research Hazards.

 Data collection methods and Measurement strategies.

 Data recording, analysis and presentation in the form of suitable and self-explanatory tables and figures.

 Finding funding/support for research.

 National and international donor agencies.

 Written Assignments.

 Class activities and discussion.

Mid Term (40%)

 Written (Long Questions, Short Questions, MCQs)

 Project/case study/Presentation

 Assignments

 Tests/Quiz.

Final Term (60%)

 Written (Long Questions, Short Questions, MCQs).

2. Writing, Reading & Research Clifford (1985) by R. Veit, and J. Clifford Bobbs-Merrill Educational Pubications.

3. Practical Research: Planning & Design (2009) by P.D. Leedy and J.F., Ormrod Publishers: Merrill.

4. Research methods: A process of Inquiry by Grazinao & Ranlin (2006)

5. Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper (2004) by A. G. Fink. Saga Publications.

Total working hours=180                Credit points=6CP

Research Methods, Report Writing