डॉ. बी. आर. अम्बेडकर विश्वविद्यालय दिल्ली 
| Course Type | Course Code | No. Of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Core | SHE2ED201 | 4 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course consists of three sections. An introductory module on social science research of section I is followed by two main sections. The second section on Basic Research Skills will help the students consolidate their basic academic and research skills through formal activity-centered, hands-on training. There are no prescribed readings for the course. Worksheets and some reading material will be distributed during the classroom interaction. The third section provides an introduction to research and research design bringing the knowledge of theoretical foundation and research ethics of social science research consisting of the formulation of a research problem, research questions, and objectives to deconstruct a research design for understanding general framework of research.
This course will have continuous assessment in the form of classroom and take-home assignments to be done individually, in pairs and in groups. The repertoire of skills included will hold the students in good stead for the remainder of the Master’s programme and will also constitute the foundation for qualitative and quantitative research methods training that they are required to undertake.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Train the students the basic elements of research.
- Know the basic tenets of research as a creative and strategic process
- Train students to think logically and scientifically in a multi-disciplinary framework.
- Ability to identify, analyze and evaluate alternative approaches to ways of problem solving
- Logical reasoning, argumentation skills and use of the scientific method
- Formulation of a logical, relevant and practicable research design
Course Content
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S. No. |
Units |
|
Section-I |
Introduction to Social Science Research (4 hours) |
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Section-II |
Basic Research Skills (34 hours) |
|
Section-III |
Research Design (12 hours) |
ASSESSMENT
There will be a continuous assessment of the classroom activities and end-term examination. The Classroom activities are the learning process which should be flexible enough to provide the students time and scope for improvement. The students have to perform well in both the examinations.
- Assessment 1: Continuous assessment situations (60%)
- Assessment 2: Research Design/End Term (40%)