Course Syllabus

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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

• 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