Objectives and Outcomes:

The course is about the basic concepts, components and usage of social research.  How various methodologies are used while conducting research on different issues. This course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish or advance their understanding of research through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global environment 

Recommended Books

      1.   Babbie, Earl (2012). “The Practice of Social Research”. 13th edition Belmont, California:  Wordsworth.

      2.   Neuman William Lawrence. (2011) Social Research Methods 7th edition.  Allyn and Eacon

      3.  Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices Anol Bhattacherjee

      4.  Research Methodology  Ranjit Kumar

Timings: 

wednesday  9:30 am to 11:00 am

Thursday  11:20 am to 12:50 pm

Assesment Criteria

Assignments: 6

Presentation: 6

Participation:  8

Mid Term: 30

Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Punctuality
• Everyone feels free to express their viewpoint and ask questions during class without fear of incivility or rudeness from others.
• Seeking help when needed
• Offering feedback when appropriate
• Preferences for student participation (e.g., raising hands and waiting to be called on vs. jumping in the discussion)
• 80% class attendance
• Keeping up with the readings