SNDT Womens University, Mumbai Workshop on Research Methodology May 21-June 1, 2012

Information Brochure

Board of College and University Development SNDT Womens University Churchgate, Mumbai 400020

Ph. 091 22 22031879 ext 206 Email: bcud@sndt.ac.in

SNDT Womens University, Mumbai Workshop on Research Methodology (May 21-June 1, 2012)

Introduction
Research is an essential of Higher education in the world today. University, an abode of knowledge is expected to conduct genuine and high quality research which has impact on the society. Teaching and Research should be synthesized so as to bring in relevance to the academic activity in the university. Linkages with Industry as well as other Government and Non-Government organizations also have very valuable influence on the research conducted in the Universities. SNDT Womens University places great importance on research. Faculty research, sponsored research as well as Departmental/ Institutional research are important research activities in the University. Ph. D. Programme in SNDT Womens University is one such research activity which aims at enhancing, sharpening research skills of future researchers. In order to provide basic understanding about research in specific area, almost each Master programme has introduced a course (at least 4-credit) on Research methodology. Some Master level programmes also insist on conducting 4 to 8 credit research study. This workshop is planned to provide knowledge and skills in advance research methodology to Ph.D. Students (newly registered) as well as for the faculty who are interested in keeping up with new trends in research methodology in their respective discipline.

Workshop Objectives
The participants will be able to Understand framework for scientific enquiry. Use electronic resources to conduct literature review Examine trends and patterns in the use of various research methods Select appropriate research method for conducting empirical research Use /develop/select appropriate tools for data collection Select statistical tools for data analysis Use software to conduct data analysis Use/select appropriate style of preparing bibliography Prepare a research proposal using appropriate research methodology. Appreciate the benefits of various types of research

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of research process For Students: Admission to Ph.D. Course in SNDT Womens University Use of computer and internet Readings of suggested articles/papers

Workshop Content
Areas Research Workshop Content What is research? Types of research, Some contemporary thoughts on Research Basic, Applied, Action, evaluation research Process of preparation of research proposal, Objectives, Research Questions, hypothesis, assumptions Electronic Databases Search Advance search Qualitative Research Ethnographic Naturalist Case Study Participative Observation Quantitative Research Survey Experimental Qualitative Research Focussed Group Interviews In-Depth Interviews Content Analysis Corroboration Triangulation Quantitative Research Questionnaire Interview Schedule Observation Schedule Types of Sampling Techniques of sampling For Quantitative and Qualitative Studies Statistical Tools Software for Data Analysis SPSS (Quantitative) Software for Qualitative Analysis Different Styles of preparing Bibliography Selection of appropriate style Ethics in Research

Preparation of Research Proposal Literature Review

Research Methods

Tools and Techniques of Research

Sampling

Data Analysis

Bibliography Research Ethics

Participants
The participants will be students registered for Ph.D. course in SNDT Womens University and some faculty members who are interested in new trends in research field. Total number of participants will be about 30.

Resource Persons
The workshop sessions and other activities will be guided by professionals in the field.

Venue
Committee Room, Main Building SNDT Womens University, 1 N Thackersey Road, Mumbai 400020

Pre Workshop Activities

As a part of pre-workshop activities Yahoo/Google Group will be created for the participants and Resource Persons. They all will be invited to join the group. Resources will be posted on the group so that all participants get access to know all the resource material posted. A Blog (Research Methodology for the Ph.D. scholars) will be created for the participants. All participants are also expected to create their own blog. All these blogs will be connected to the Course blog. Participants are expected to write on their blog regularly (including some assignments)

Workshop methodology
Workshops will be conducted in a face-to-face mode. The learning Modules will be posted on Course LMS using Moodle. There will be presentations by the Resource persons which will be followed by discussions. More than 50% time will be allotted for hand-on and group activities. Active participation of all the participants is solicited. The participants are expected to create their own blog on which their assignments, thoughts, reflections could be written.

Post Workshop Activities

The workshop aims at facilitating the process of understanding concepts and trends in Research methodology. The participants are expected to prepare a research proposal after going through this 4-credit course. A Certificate of successful participation will be issued by the University on completion of all tasks/assignments.

Evaluation/Assessment Scheme
1. Objective Test (Multiple Choice Questions) 2. Submission of the following (within 4 weeks) 25% 75%

a. b. c. d.

Prepare a research proposal Prepare a bibliography of atleast 20 references Review atleast 20 research studies in the related areas. Use data uploaded on the Moodle Course website and using SPSS, compute given statistics and interpret. e. Find out atleat 10 online Journals and give their link on the Course Group or Moodle site

Workshop Schedule Week 1 Day/Time 10a.m.1130a.m 21st May Inauguration 22nd May Databases and Institutional Repositories Literature Search Practical Exercises U Literature Review Practical Exercises 23rd May Research Design Objectives, variables, hypotheses Sampling techniques N Exercises Writing objectives Formulating Hypothesis 24th May Development of tools, validity, Reliability Exercises 25th May Experimental Designs

11.30a.m.1.00 p.m. 1.00p.m.2.00p.m 2.00p.m.3.30 p.m.

Epistemology of Research L Research Paradigms and approaches

Exercises

C Descriptive Methods Survey

H Exercises

3.30p.m3.45p.m.

3.30 p.m.5.00p.m.

Literature Search and Review

Literature Search and Review Practical Exercises

Exercises Sampling

Exercises

Ethics in Research

Day/Time 10.00-11.30

11.30-1.00p.m

1.00p.m.2.00p.m. 2.00-3.30p.m. 3.30p,m,3.45p.m. 3.45p.m.5.00p.m

29th 30th May May Statistical SPSS Qualitative AnalysisPackage ResearchBasic Phenomenology, concepts Ethnography Descriptive SPSS Qualitative Analysis Package Methods Measures Historical of central Case Study tendency & variability L U N 28th May Inferential AnalysisParametric tests T NonParametric tests SPSS Qualitative Package Methods Tool design E SPSS Qualitative Data Package Analysis

31st May Writing Research Proposal Exercises

1st June Presentation of Research Proposal Documenting Research Styles of research

Writing Documenting Dissertation Research Exercises A Valedictory Session

Exercises