Research Methods

 To develop the technical skills for writing research reports, articles and thesis.

 To impart knowledge regarding literature survey and review

 Preparation of research poster.

 Write research report and thesis

 Be proficient in preparing and publishing the results of their findings in quality journals

 Students would be able to design and present research poster.

 Report writing.

 Mechanics of Writing a Research Report.

 Writing Report for Business or Government Decision Makers.

 Thesis writing.

 Methods of reference citation.

 Writing report for scholarly journals.

 Selection of relevant and suitable journals for publishing research papers

 Preparing and submitting research papers according to specific journal formats and requirements

 Review process, reviewer’s comments/suggestions, preparing and sending a revised manuscript and acceptance letter.

 Compilation of results and write up of research reports and thesis

 Acknowledgements, conflict of interest, ownership of data, similarity index, plagiarism issues and how to avoid plagiarism

 Preparing and delivering effective scientific presentation

 Written essays, poster preparation and presentation.

 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. Resource – Based Learning, S. Boowa, B. Smith, (1996), Kojan page, London.

3 Graduate research: A guide for students in the science (1998) 3 Rev Sub edition by Robert V. Smith University of Washington Press.

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

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

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

7. 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