Free Online Course on Research Methodology for Social Sciences Presented by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya & Central University of Himachal Pradesh

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, in collaboration with the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, is organizing an Online Short-Term Course titled “Research Methodology for Social Sciences.” The course is scheduled to take place from June 10th to June 15th, 2024. This initiative will be hosted by the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre.

Program Objectives

• To acquaint the participants with basics about research in social sciences along with its underlying philosophical aspects.
• To familiarize the participants with various qualitative research methods and techniques.
• To train the participants in making use of appropriate qualitative research methods for understanding contemporary social issues at national and global level.
• To enable the participants to undertake and supervise research studies in their respective social science disciplines.
• To develop among the participants the ability to understand and approach various socio-cultural issues through Bhartiya Perspective with the help of qualitative research methodologies.
• To impart skills to the participants for effective writing of qualitative research reports, research papers and articles.
• To develop skills among the participants related to preparation and use of appropriate research tools.

Program Themes

Basics about Research and Difference between Quantitative and Qualitative Research Paradigm.
Qualitative Research paradigm
Phenomenological Research Approach
Ethnographical Research Approach Case Study Approach
Grounded Theory Research Approach
Documentary Analysis
Narrative and Discourse Analysis
Basics about Mixed Methods Research Approach
Mixed Methods Research Designs
Systematic/Thematic Literature Review
Bibliometric Analysis
Sampling in Qualitative Research
Report Writing and Academic Writings in Qualitative Research
Development and Use of Data Collection Tools in Qualitative Research (Checklists, Observation Schedules, FGD, Field notes)
Cognitive Interviewing and Its Role in Research Tool Development
Developing Research Proposals Analysis of Qualitative Data (Content Analysis, Logical and Inductive Analysis)
Data Triangulation in Social Science Research
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty (with Referencing styles and In-Text Citations)
Bhartiya Perspective of Research in Social Sciences
Development and use of Data Collection Tools in Qualitative Research (Questionnaires and Schedules)

Program Outcome
After successful completion of the course, the participants will be in a position to undertake qualitative research studies in their respective social science discipline. They will be able to develop research tools and analyze qualitative data in an appropriate manner. They will be skilled in writing research papers and other academic works based on qualitative research paradigm.

Program Schedule
Date: 10-June-2024 to 15-June-2024
Timing: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Essential Requirements
Desktop/ laptop with good Internet speed, Webcam and Headphone/ Microphone

Program Registration
Eligibility Criteria: Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors
Program Fee: No Registration Fee. Seats are limited.
For Registration Visit: https://hrdcindoredauniv.in/schedule-program/

Organizing Committee
DR. NAMRATA SHARMA, Director, MMTTC, DAVV, Indore
DR. VISHAL SOOD, Course Coordinator, Director, (Academic Collaboration), CUHP, Dharamshala

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