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1 Semester - 2019 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
Type |
Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
RES131 | FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
3 Semester - 2018 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
Type |
Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
RSW381 | DISSERTATION | - | 0 | 10 | 200 |
RES131 - FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH (2019 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Philosophical foundations of research are the scenario of higher education provided. Various approaches to research, review of literature and application of theory are also included. |
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Course Outcome |
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Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
Philosophical foundations of Research
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Ethics and values in Research, Scope of Interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary and cross disciplinary research, Doctoral Supervision and supervisory styles, Types of Doctoral Research and implications, Pedagogy and Research: Research Informed teaching and Problem Based learning | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Higher Education
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History of Higher Education, The notion of University, Disciplines and Domain knowledge, Accreditations and Educational Policy, The Public Intellectual | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Approaches to Research & Review of literature
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Quantitative, Qualitative and mixed methods, Relationship between Research Paradigms, Designs and methods, Research Designs and its types, Research methods, Conceptualisation of Research problem in different research approaches, Research questions, Review of literature: Research Topic, Review of Literature in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, Steps in conducting Literature Review, Literature map, Abstracting studies, Literature Summary matrix, , Types of Reviews, Identification of Research Gap, Overview of Style manuals, Operational and Theoretical Definitions | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
Application of theory
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Theory in quantitative research, Writing a Quantitative theoretical framework, Theory in Qualitative and mixed methods, Research proposals format for quantitative, Qualitative and mixed methods (Practical) | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Creswel, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Los angeles: University of Nebraska–Lincoln. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading
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Evaluation Pattern
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RSW381 - DISSERTATION (2018 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:0 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:0 |
Max Marks:200 |
Credits:10 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Master of Philosophy (Social Work) offered by Christ University is a research based program (research degree) which is meant to produce professionals in the most advanced and innovative social work research methods. Students will be equipped to take up careers in academics or research, and pursue doctoral programmes in Social Work. The program aims at providing scholars with opportunities to examine emerging specialties in the field of social work by employing scientific research methods. |
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Course Outcome |
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By the end of the course the students are expected to have- 1. A clear understanding about the various processes involved in Social research, including conceptualizing, theorizing, writing etc. 2. A clear idea about the significance of methodology, the different methods available and their practical application in Social research. 3. Attained a level of articulation in terms of presenting ideas and arguments in a comprehensive manner. 4. Attained a level of maturity to plan and design a research project and carry it successfully to the final stages in a time bound manner. 5. A clear idea about the significance of knowledge production and the excitement and difficulties involved in it. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:0 |
Dissertation
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Introduction Review of Literature Research Methodology Analysis and Interpretation Discussion Conclusion | |
Text Books And Reference Books: NA | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading NA | |
Evaluation Pattern Research Proposal 25 Pre-submission 25 Adjudication 100
Viva 50 |