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At the end of this course, students will be able to

     i. Define and use various types of research methods including data collection and                   analyzing techniques to carry out a research on chosen topic
    ii. Use computer based statistical techniques for data analysis
    iii. Avoid plagiarism
    iv.Use different types of citation methods, particularly Harvard system.                                v. Prepare bibliographies                                                                                                  vi. Write reports.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

Research, definitions; Research methods: scientific, historical and descriptive methods; Bibliometric studies; Data collection, types of data; Data analysis: analytical techniques and presentation; Computer application in data analyzing viz.(SPSS), Literature survey and review; Plagiarism, Bibliographic referencing methods (Harvard system); citation and different styles of referencing; Writing research proposals and reports; Advances in information literacy.

Teaching /Learning Activities: 

Lectures/ Tutorials/ Presentations/ Practical sessions/ Creative activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

50%

Final Assessment

50%

Details:

Quizzes 10%, Assignment 20%, Attendance

Individual Assignment

Class Test 10%

Quiz

Theory

60%

Practical

NA

Other
 (specify)

NA

60

Recommended Reading:

• Ahuja, R. (2005), Research Methods, Rawat Publisher, New Delhi.

• Busha, C. H. and Harter, S. P.  (1980), Research Methods in Librarianship: Techniques and Interpretation, New York, Academic Press.

• Devarajan, G. (2002), Research in Library and Information Science, Ess Ess  Publications, New Delhi.

• Kumar, P. S. G. (2004), Research Methods and Statistical Techniques, B. R. Publishing, New Delhi.

• Neuman, W. L. (2006), Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 6th ed. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.

• Powell, R. R. and Connaway, S. L. (2010), Basic Research Methods for Librarians  5th ed.,  Libraries Unlimited, Westport.

• Somekh, B. & Lewin, C. (2005), Research Method in the Social Sciences, Vistaar Publishers, New Delhi.

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