RESEARCH METHODS

Course Description

This course is designed to be a background pass to graduate studies. The ability to formulate a research question, finding the data relevant to research questions, analyze those data, and presentation of research findings are skills that will be acquired through this course. Scientific thinking skills and methods of research, using library and online archives, experimental design, and presenting quantitative data are modules covered within the scope of this course. Scientific communication, writing research proposals, scientific reporting and thesis writing are also supported. Conference presentations, time management in research projects, ethical issues, plagiarism and skills of working in a group and networking are also highlighted throughout the semester.

RESEARCH METHODS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Assess suitable types of research
2. 02 Plan and write an effective research proposal
3. 03 Design and conduct a proper scientific research
4. 04 Perform ethical research
5. 05 Perform an effective literature survey
6. 06 Assess data collection methods
7. 07 Perform experiments and evaluate data
8. 08 Report and present research results

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Dr. Pandey, Prabhat and Dr. Meenu Mishra Pandey, “ RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES”, ISBN 978-606-93502-7-0, © Bridge Center, 2015
2. 02 John W. CRESWELL, "Research Design", 4th Ed., Sage Publications Ltd.,2014.
3. 03 Patrick DUNLEAVY, "Authoring a PhD:How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral thesis or Dissertation", Palgrave Study Guides, 2003.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Ability to conduct a proper scientific research
2. L02 Conducting ethical research
3. L03 Familiarity with different types of research
4. L04 Experience in writing an effective research proposal
5. L05 Experience in conducting an effective literature survey
6. L06 Experience in research design
7. L07 Experience in data collection methods
8. L08 Experience in experimentation and data interpretation
9. L09 Experience in Scientific Writing and Scientific Presentation

Program Outcomes

1. Based on master's-level qualifications, be able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field at the level of expertise through original thinking and/or research, and achieve original conceptualizations that contribute innovation to the field.
2. Should be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field and employ specialized knowledge to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas, leading to original conclusions.
3. Should be able to systematically evaluate and apply new knowledge in their field.
4. Should be able to develop innovative ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications that contribute to the advancement of the field, or apply existing ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications to a different field. Should be able to investigate, comprehend, design, adapt, and implement original research topics.
5. hould be able to critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas.
6. Should demonstrate advanced proficiency in the application of research methods in studies related to their field.
7. Should be able to independently conduct original research that develops innovative ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications, or applies existing ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications to a different field, thereby contributing to the advancement of their field.
8. Should be able to extend the frontiers of knowledge in their field by publishing at least one scientific article in a national and/or international peer-reviewed journal and/or by producing or critically interpreting an original work.
9. Should be able to demonstrate leadership in addressing original and interdisciplinary problems within complex environments.
10. Should be able to develop innovative ideas and methods in their field through the effective use of higher-order cognitive skills, including creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
11. Should be able to critically analyze and enhance social relationships and the norms that shape these relationships, and lead actions toward their transformation when necessary.
12. Should be able to defend original viewpoints when discussing issues related to their field with experts and establish effective communication that demonstrates their expertise and competence in the field.
13. Should be able to conduct advanced written, oral, and visual communication and participate in discussions using at least one foreign language at the C1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
14. Should be able to contribute to the development and sustainability of a knowledge society by disseminating scientific, technological, social, and cultural advancements related to their field.
15. Should be able to engage in effective interactions by employing strategic decision-making processes to address and solve problems encountered in their field.
16. Should be able to contribute to solving social, scientific, cultural, and ethical issues related to their field and promote the advancement of these values.
17. Based on master's-level qualifications, be able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field at the level of expertise through original thinking and/or research, and achieve original conceptualizations that contribute innovation to the field.

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