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Syllabus for Research Methodology


Unit I –Introduction to Research
Definition and Scope of Research
Qualities of a good researcher
Criteria of a good research


Unit II- Hypothesis
Definition, Formulation of hypothesis


Unit III- Basic terms and concepts used in research methodology


Unit IV- Types Of Research- Inductive and Deductive methods, analytical, comparative,
historical, textual analysis, textual editing and criticism, intercultural and interdisciplinary
study, discourse analysis etc.


Unit V- Design of Research- Necessity of planning, Steps in design- a) Preparation of
working bibliography b) Review of Literature c) Collection of material d) Identification
of the topic e) Defining the scope and limitations of the topic f) Text editing h) annotated
bibliography


Unit VI- . Writing Process - Method of Research Writing, Methods of giving references
and citations, Ethics in writing, Research papers/ book reviews/ dissertation/ thesis etc.


Unit VII- Tools of Research- a) library sources b) e-sources c) survey and
questionnaires , books/, journals, encyclopedias, bibliographies etc. , Primary &
secondary sources , Authenticity of sources