Research Methodology, Publication and Ethics (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24VHA324
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to develop research methodology to be followed for final dissertation. They also apply knowledge of primary and secondary resources, framing of language, synopsis writing, mind mapping, plagiarism, proper chapterisation, citation and references for effective research.

Course Outcomes: 

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Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Title

24VHA324

Research Methodology, Publication and Ethics (Theory)

CO73: Develop deep understanding of what is research, why write it up and why a formal paper and how to write review of literature.

 

CO74: Build advanced analytic and critical thinking skills to develop question to a problem.

 

 CO75: Formulate skills in documentation of the data gathered rom primary and secondary resources.

 

CO76: Determine and differentiate the worthy and dubious publishing activities.

 

CO77: Integrate significance of conducting ethical research and publication practices.

 

CO78: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration of writing and visualizing.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving writing tasks.

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examination, Quiz, Solving Problems in Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual And Group Projects      

 

 

COURSE CONTENT:

·       Introduction to Research

·       From Questions to a Problem

·       The Process of Critical Reading- Close Reading, Critical/Analytical Appreciation

·       Resources and Documentaion- Evaluating your Sources, Gathering Information about your Sources, The List of Works Cited, In-Text Citations

·       Review of Literature

·       Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty- understanding the role of plaigiriasm tools

·       Identifying journals on dataase

For CA component - The students will select a topic from the course content and present through PPT.

For SEM end- The students will present a proper review of published literature on the subject chosen for dissertation VHA 325 through PPT.

3 books/ 2 e books, 2 journal research papers, 2 magazine/newspaper articles,

Interview, talk, catalogue, visit to respective fields, preparation of questionnaire for surveys. 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Extracts from ‘Facilitating Coherence across Qualitative Research Papers’. Ronald J. Chenail & Maureen Duffy (Nova Southeastern University, Fort Landerdale, Florida, USA) and Sally St. George & Dan Wulff (University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada).
  2. Booth, Wayne C, et al., The Craft of Research. 4th Edition. The Univ. of Chicago Press, 2016.

Suggested Reading:

  1. Harner, James L. Literary Research Guide. 5th Edition, The Modern Language Association of America, 2008. 
  2. MLA Handbook. 8th Edition. MLA, 2016.  
References: 
  1. https://sites.uci.edu/graduateinterconnect/2020/10/03/how-to-write-seminar-and-research-papers-effectively/
  2. http://www.nets.rwth-aachen.de/content/teaching/seminars/sub/seminar_hints/seminar_paper.pdf
  3. https://www.collegelib.com/seminar-report-preparation-sample-reports-and-guidelines/
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaM35le2PcY
  5. https://www.academia.edu/34275191/Guide_to_writing_Seminar_Papers
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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