INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAG122
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to develop ability to formulate research problems, objectives, its purpose, scope, and interdisciplinary significance, familiarize with various types of research methods, conducting systematic literature reviews, incorporate the ethical considerations in research, develop practical skills in organizing and presenting research findings, digital tools and academic databases.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

 

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

25VAP122

 

 

 

Introduction To Research Methodology (Practical)

 

CO7: Develop ability to formulate research problems, objectives, its purpose, scope, and interdisciplinary significance

CO8:  Familiarize with various types of research methods, conducting systematic literature reviews & incorporate the ethical considerations in research

 

CO9: Develop practical skills in organizing and presenting research findings, digital tools and academic databases.

 

CO10: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in Teaching: Interactive discussion, power-point presentation

Learning Activities for the students: Report writing and powerpoint presentation 

 

Learning Activities for The Students: Presentations, 

Group Discussions, Self-Learning Assignments, Effective Questions, Oral Explanation

 

Continuous

Assessment

Test,

Semester end

examination,

PPT, Viva,

Student

Teacher

Interaction,

Final

Presentation,Report

 

 Introduction to Research Methodology & The Process of Critical Reading

  • Meaning, Objectives, and Characteristics of Research
  • Types of Research: Basic, Applied, Exploratory, Descriptive, and Experimental
  • Research Process and Steps in Research Design
  • Formulating a Research Problem and Identifying Research Gaps
  • Literature Review Techniques and Tools
  • Developing Hypotheses and Research Questions
  • Defining Variables and Understanding Sampling Techniques
  • CloseReading(ProseandPoetry)/CloseReadingofPainting/Sculpture/Advertising(Print Media, Electronic Media, Photography, Film (Supportive Media)

 

Research Design and Data Collection 

  • Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
  • Experimental, Observational, and Survey-based Research
  • Designing Questionnaires and Interview Techniques
  • Sampling Techniques: Probability and Non-probability Sampling
  • Primary vs. Secondary Data Sources
  • Data Collection Tools (e.g., Surveys, Interviews, Focus Groups, etc.)
  • Writing Effective Analysis and Discussion Sections

 

Submissions:

 

Research Methodology Submission Template

 

1. Title Page

• Title of the Research

• Student Name and Roll Number

• Department and Semester

• Supervisor Name (if applicable)

• Date of Submission

 

2. Abstract (150–250 words)

Summarize the research problem, methodology, key findings, and the relevance of the

study.

 

 

 

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