ICSSR Sponsored Seven days Research Methodology Course for PhD scholars in Social Sciences at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

The Southern Regional Centre – ICSSR announces Seven Days Research Methodology Course for PhD students in Social Sciences” in Collaboration with Department of Management Sciences, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 21-02-2024 to 28-02-2024. The candidates who are interested to participate may apply online through our Website ICSSR-SRC or PSG College of Arts & Science.

Eligibility:

1. Ph.D. Research Scholars of all Social Sciences from Universities / Institutions belonging to Southern Region (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Telangana and Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry) are eligible to apply for this RMC.
2. The Ph.D. Research Scholars who have completed their Coursework examination / Part I and have registered for their Ph.D. from the Academic Year 2020-21 onwards are eligible to apply for this course work. The candidates must upload a PhD coursework certificate / Part-I Memo in the online application form.
3. The candidates who have under gone similar training courses earlier are not eligible to apply again.

Broad Topics to be covered in the workshop:

• Idea and Basic Tenets of Research and Relevance of Research Methodology
• Research Design Process: Selection of topic, stages and types of Research Design
• Research Methods
• Data Sources including e-Resources
• Scaling and Measurements
• Data Collection Techniques
• Sampling Design and Types
• Descriptive Statistics
• Inferential Statistics (Parametric Tests)
• Inferential Statistics (Non-Parametric Tests)
• Methods of Qualitative Research
• Mixed Methods in Social Science Research
• Ethics in Social Sciences
• SPSS Theory – Introduction
• SPSS Hand Holding in Descriptive Statistics
• SPSS Hand Holding in Inferential Statistics
• Research in Gender Studies
• Plagiarism – What is it? How to avoid it?
• Mendeley: A reference Management Software
• Report Writing and Referencing
• Writing and Publishing a Research Paper
• Paper Clinic

Note:

1. A total of 30 (20 Outstation and 10 from Tamilnadu) Ph.D. Research Scholars would be selected from the States and Union Territories in Southern Region, namely i.e., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry.
2. The aspects like representation of different Social Science Disciplines, Social Background, etc., shall also be taken into consideration while selecting the Candidates. The applicants who are interested to participate may apply online by visiting our Website, ICSSR-SRC / PSG College of Arts & Science on or before the last date 08/02/2024.
3. The Selected Outstation candidates will be provided with free accommodation and food during the course period. The Outstation participants will be reimbursed with the Sleeper Class Train (No Tatkal) fares/ Non A.C. Bus fares (Govt.) in shortest routes. However, the fellowship holders are not entitled to availing TA reimbursement.
4. Attendance for all the sessions throughout the Research Methodology Course period is compulsory or otherwise the certificate shall not be issued.
5. The Selected Candidates are required to bring their own personal
6. laptop for the purpose of Hands-on-Experience.

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/sWA6pJyxx1Gi2VaE7

Further assistance: Please contact us at

Dr. Praba. K, (Course Director)

Assistant Professor,

Department of Management Sciences,

PSG College of Arts & Science

Coimbatore – 641014

Tamil Nadu

Phone: 9047374966

Dr. S Sujay Karthick

(Co-Course Director)

Assistant Professor,

Department of Management Sciences,

PSG College of Arts & Science

Coimbatore – 641014

Tamil Nadu

Phone: 9894031295

You can also e-mail us at : psgicssrsrc@gmail.com

Note: The last date for receiving online applications is :08/02/2024