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SYNOPSIS
This course will enable the students to
- Understand and obtain practical experience of the research process and research skills required to undertake a supervised research project/dissertation.
- Train students in scientific writing with emphasis on research problems, hypotheses, literature review and research designs.
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Course |
Course Outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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25DBOT 707 |
Synopsis |
CO91: Formulate research questions and hypothesis, analyze research data and develop advanced research skills encompassing the construction of research tools and conducting experiments for solving complex problems. CO92: Execute computer programs: statistical packages, spreadsheets, text editors, to perform calculations and describe results from empirical studies. CO93: Develop effective writing and presentationskills to communicate data and conclusions from research using adequate indicators, tables and graphs. CO94: Compose research papers from the findings of the dissertation work. CO95: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. |
Approach to teaching: Casestudies, Discussions, Concept Mapping, Computer Aided Instruction Learning activities for the students: Team-Based Learning, reading journals, concept formation, Reading, Simulation |
PowerPoint presentations , synopsis report preparation, Viva voce |
Each student is required to prepare a concise document summarizing the entire research plan for the dissertation to be taken up in the next semester. This will equip the students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to craft a comprehensive and compelling synopsis for their upcoming dissertation. Students are required to articulate their research objectives, outline their methodological approach, and contextualize their study within relevant literature.
Content of the Synopsis
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Review of literature
- Methodology
- Significance of the study
- Reference
Scheme of Evaluation
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Continuous Assessment |
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Semester End Examination |
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Marks |
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Marks |
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Content of the Report |
10 |
Content of the Report |
30 |
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Presentation |
10 |
Presentation |
20 |
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Interaction/Viva voce |
10 |
Interaction/Viva voce |
20 |
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Total |
30 |
Total |
70 |
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