Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad
Department of Library and Information Science
ICSSR, New Delhi
Sponsored
Training Programme in Research Methodology in Social Sciences
About the Course
Social science research is becoming more challenging day by day due to emerging trends in it .Hence majority of the young researchers face problems in identifying research topic, choosing an appropriate methodology and framing a feasible research design.. Review of literature; identification of research issues; formulation of objectives and hypothesis; sampling techniques; sources of data and methods of data collections; selection of tools of data collection; conduct of field work; application of suitable analytical techniques; and reporting of results are some of the formidable aspects of research activity. In order to train the researchers who are in the initial stages of research, the Department of Library and Information science, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad is conducting a 10-day Training Programme
on “Research Methodology in Social Sciences” sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
Objectives of the Course
The Course aims at imparting basic skills relating to research methodology; acquainting students with skills relating to collection of data; training the students in use of statistical and computing facilities; and developing essential writing, presentation and reporting skills.
Who can apply?
Newly registered research scholars and teachers from social sciences, i.e., Library and Information
Science, Mass communication and Journalism, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration ,Psychology, Sociology, Social Work and Women’s Studies; and research scholars,
in their early stages of research are eligible to apply.
Expected Outcome
By the end of the programme, the participants are expected to be conversant with the research process and prepare a synopsis on the topic of their research.
Course Duration: 26th November, 2012 to 05th December, 2012 (10 days)
Registration Fees and Facilities
The selected candidates are expected to pay registration fees at the time of registration @ Rs.1000
for teachers, Rs.500 for Ph. D. scholars with fellowship and Rs.200 for Ph. D. Scholars without fellowship.
Selected outstation participants will be paid II Class sleeper/ actual bus fare towards TA,
accommodation (only for outstation candidates) and moderate boarding.
The last date for receipt of the filled in application is November 15, 2012
The interested enrolled research scholars and teachers should send the application form (format enclosed) along with a research proposal (not more than 3 pages) by post/courier/hand/e-mail to: Dr Vaishali Khaparde, Course Coordinator , ICSSR Sponsored Training Programme in Research Methodology in Social Sciences, Department of Library and Information Science, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University ,AURANGABAD -431 004. . Announcement and Application Form can also be downloaded from www.bamu.net
For details contact:
Dr. Vaishali Khaparde, Head , 9960984479, vaishali_khaparde@rediffmail.com
Department of Library and Information Science, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
AURANGABAD -431 004
