Course Syllabus

Module I

  • Research
  1. Definition
  2. Characteristics
  3. Objectives
  4. Research and Scientific method
  • Types of Research
  1. Descriptive vs. Analytical Research
  2. Applied vs. Fundamental Research
  3. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
  4. Conceptual vs. Empirical Research
  • Research Methodology: An Introduction
  • Research Process
  1. Basic Overview
  2. Formulating the Research Problem
  3. Defining the Research Problem
  • Research Questions
  • Research Methods vs. Research Methodology

Module II

  • Literature Review
  1. Review Concepts and Theories
  • Formulation of Hypothesis
  1. Sources of Hypothesis
  2. Characteristics of Hypothesis
  3. Role of Hypothesis
  4. Tests of Hypothesis
  • Research Design
  • Sampling Design
  • Data Collection
  1. Observation Method
  2. Interview Method
  3. Questionnaires
  4. Case Study Method
  • Processing and Analysis of Data
  1. Processing Operations
  2. Statistics in Research
  3. Descriptive Statistics
  4. Inferential Statistics
  5. Elements / Types of Analysis
  • Interpretation of Data

Module III

  • Legal Research Methodology
  • Law and Social Sciences Research
  • Medical Research & Dental Research (Clinical Trials)
  • Design Research
  • Market Research
  • Technical Research
  • Social Research
  • Models of Research
  1. Evolutive and Evaluative
  2. Identificatory and Impact studies
  3. Projective and Predictive
  4. Collative
  5. Historical
  6. Comparative
  • Current trends in Research
  1. Mono-disciplinary Research
  2. Trans-disciplinary Research
  3. Inter-disciplinary Research
  • Computer & Internet: Its Role in Research
  • Threats and Challenges to Good Research

Module IV

  • Writing a
  1. Article
  2. Essay
  3. Research Paper
  4. Research Project
  5. Legislation Drafting
  6. Judgment Writing
  7. Thesis
  8. Dissertation
  9. Book
  10. Reviews - Book Review; Case Review
  • Criteria of Good Research
  • Research Ethics
  • Citation Methods
  1. Foot Note
  2. Text Note
  3. End Note
  4. Bibliography
  • Citation Rules
  1. Blue Book
  2. OSCOLA
  3. MLA
  4. APA
  5. Chicago