Research Skills
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The official GTU curriculum for Research Skills (subject code 2710001) as prescribed for M(&A · Semester 1 divides the course into 4 units, covering 11 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (2710001)Unit 1 Starting Research and Literature Review 05 40
- 1.1 Find what is expected of the you Identify specific requirements for evaluation/review and what constitutes completion of your work 1.2 Decide which sources you will need 1 Differentiate between journals
- magazines and their quality Understand how to establish their quality and authenticity 1.3 Finding Information 1 How to conduct effective searches How to find relevant papers related to your area of research How to capture critical information 1.4 Identify main ideas in scholarly literature 1 Understand and identify the bias
- theoretical position and evidence produced 1.5 Write notes to organize your ideas 1 Compare ideas and concepts from different papers 1.6 References 1 Understand the importance of distinguishing your work from others work and acknowledging such references
- Learn international standards of referencing
Unit 2 Identify Problem and Methods to Solve it 05 40
- 2.1 Analyse the question 1 Identify key areas in your field Determine the nature and extension of papers that you should read 2.2 Identify the gaps 2 Learn to Critique existing knowledge and how to find the gap Formulate the Problem Statement 1 Understand what should be the key aspects of your problem statement 2.3 Examples of effective and ineffective Titles Validation 1 2.4 Identify problem and experimental/theoretical data for comparison with your model Learn how to extrapolate/scale data for validation 2.5 Find what is acceptable level of error and justification thereof
Unit 3 Writing your Assignment 03 10
- 3.1 Structure your assignment 1 Identify the key features of any written work 3.2 Build your argument 1 Recognise the importance of emphasizing your point Distinguish between your point and the evidence available Acknowledge the evidence 3.3 Review and finalize your work Know and follow the Process of reviewing and proof reading your work 1 Use feedback to improve your work
Unit 4 Delivering Your Presentation 01 10
- 4.1 Check the logistics of your presentation Identify the key message of your presentation Understand the expectations and what will be the key review points 4.2 Develop the structure of your presentation Understand the key components of an oral presentation Know the usual structure of a good presentation 4.3 Putting together the support material Identify all the material you need to carry as supporting material 4.4 Get feedback on oral presentation Get your presentation reviewed : prepare a set of questions such as “Am I audible?”
- “Am I too fast?”
- “Am I reading too much from the slides?” etc, to get feedback Use the feedback to improve your technique 4.5 Prepare for delivery of your Oral presentation Rehearse and time your presentation Prepare to answer questions from the audience: Fundamental concepts should be spoken from memory as reviewer will be looking for evidence of your thorough understanding
- Read more than the content you are presenting
- keep sources ready on hand for reference
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