Dr Khushboo (4th dec)
Research publication and ethics
Ethics- standards of conduct
Method, procedure or perspective
Complying with laws, institutional policies and ethical guidelines related to research.
Dr Chamundeshwari (5th Dec) 9.30- 11.30
RM- Study of conducting research
Re- new, search- examine closely and carefully : Meaning. A careful, systematic study
Search of knowledge- finding relevant answers.
Research comprises of defining and redefining problems.
According to the need of the society. When we pose questions, we will find solutions. Is there
anyone who has already done the research?
Whenever we read, what problems do we find?
In society- race, area, linguistics, people speaking in pragmatic manner, political issues. Without
research, we cannot come to a conclusion. When a research is done for PhD, what is your research
problem?
After problem, find a hypothesis. A tentative hypothesis for the problem. It is a strong argument.
Formulation of hypothesis is very important, but it is a tentative solution.
Hypothesis should not be null.
In literature also variables are important.
If there is no problem why to conduct research?
Our solution should be unique.
Research questions should be explored
Collecting data- what are the theories we are going to bring in?
The theory should be relevant to the objectives.
Below 10 % plagiarism
Steps:
Introduction
Details
Background
Hypothesis
Literature Review in the first chapter itself - Is there anyone who has done research based on this
topic?
How do we make decisions?
Library research
Analysis of historical documents- relevant. Is there any statistical record?
Going through the abstract.
How people have handled difficult research.
What are the methods they used? What are their findings?
Field research
Observation
Preparing questionnaires
Personal interview
Why are we using a particular method?
Why take up this
How has the research problem been defined- viva question if they are not satisfied with the problem
In what way has the hypothsis been formulated
How has the analysis been done?
How has the data been interpreted?
What deletion was made?
What is the conclusion?- Important
What is the takeaway?- Solution to the problem (in the end)
Importance of knowing the subject
View objectively
Community development
Characteristics of research
Controlled- not influenced by external factors
Rigrous procedure, appropriate and justified
(Appendix should be there)
Systematic
Valid and verifiable
Empirical
Critical outlook- should withstand critical scrutiny
Types of research (imp)
1. Application
Pure research
Applied research- social, economic and political situation of a country
2. Objective
Descriptive- survey, present situation
Corelative
Exploratory
Explanatory
3. Inquiry mode
Quantitative
Qualitative
Dr Premalatha (12-1)
Research process
