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
• Computer & Internet: Its Role in Research
• Threats and Challenges to Good Research

Module III

• Social Science Research
• Communication Research & Design Research
• Media Research
• Technical Research
• Social Research
• Models of Research

1. Evaluative and Evaluative
2. Indemnificatory 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:

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. Foot Note
4. Text Note
5. EndNote
6. Bibliography

• Citation Rules

1. Blue Book
2. OSCOLA
3. MLA
4. APA
5. Chicago

Dr. Shivendu Kumar Rai
Dean (Acting) & Assistant Professor
Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication
Faculty of Professional Studies
Email: shivendukumarrai.fps@ramauniversity.ac.in
deanmasscomm@ramauniversity.ac.in
Contact No: 896402857,9822374290

Courseware: Course material is provided in printed / electronic form.

Mode: Online mode

Eligibility: Undergraduate, postgraduate students, and working professionals having qualifying certificate of 10+2 or equivalent

Evaluation System: Evaluation will be through online based written assignments, short tests, module exams & participation in online interactive sessions.

Target Audience: Assistant Professors/ Lecturers and Research Scholars with a research interest in the area of Humanities and Social Science.

Certification: On successful completion of the course, certificates will be awarded to every participant.

On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Know the prevalence and execution of different methods in research in humanities.
• Pursue better research and effective teaching.
• Sharpen their critical insight and research enthusiasm.

Understand and learn various methods, techniques, and skills for conducting research in humanities and Social Science.