Lecture delivered by

1. Design and develop a fundamental research synopsis
2. Perceive a research problem
3. Compose and define research objectives
4. Analyze and discuss the data
5. Apply application software package for library and information science
6. Produce conclusions, suggestions and recommendations through a well furnished research report.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

Component of a research proposal (synopsis): Introduction, background of the study, research problem, significance, objectives, hypothesis, definition of terms, review of literature, research methodology: research method, population and sample, data collection, kinds and sources of data, data analysis, limitations, organization of chapters; tentative budget and time table; Compilation of the research report.

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:

• Das, D. K. L. (2007), Practice of Social Research, Rawat Publication, New Delhi.

•  Oliver, P. (2004), Writing Your Thesis. 2^nd ed. SAGA Publications, London.

• Pando, B. D. (1997), Research Methodology for Library Science – with Statistical Methods and Bibliometrics, Anmol Publishing, New Delhi.

• Thody, A. (2006), Writing and Presenting Research, SAGA Publications, London.

• Walliman, N. (2005), Your Research Project: A Step by Step Guide for the First Time Researcher, Vistaar Publication, New Delhi.