Semester 4, Course: Ability Enhancement Course
Course Title: Research Methodology Paper I- C
1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M. A. English (Regular) Part II, Semester IV, Ability Enhancement Course
ii) Course Code : PAENG306
iii) Course Title : Research Methodology
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04 2. Scheme of Examination: 4 Questions of 15 marks each
Objectives: 1.To introduce the learners to the concept of ‘research’ 2.To acquaint them with the stages of research 3.To familiarize them to the procedures involved in research 4.To introduce them to the conventions of writing research paper 5.To acquaint them with the techniques and conventions of documentation in research
Evaluation Pattern: Internal Assessment (40 Marks): Sr. No. Particulars Marks 1. One written assignment/research paper on the text suggested by the teacher for Internal Assessment Presentation on the written assignment/research paper Viva voce based on the written assignment/research paper 10 Marks 05 Marks 05 Marks Total=20 Marks 2. One Internal Test based on the syllabus (one out of three questions) 20 Marks Semester End Examination (60 Marks): Semester End Examination Duration: 2 Hours 60 Marks Question 1 – Essay on Unit 1 (one out of two) :15 Marks Question 2 – Essay on Unit 2 (one out of two) :15 Marks Question 3 – Essay on Unit 3 (one out of two) :15 Marks Question 4 – Essay on Unit 4 (one out of two) :15Marks
Unit 1: Key Concepts
1. Investigation, exploration, examination, analysis
2. Hypothesis and Problem Statement
3. Methods and Modes of Research
4. Data Analysis (Collection and Classification)
5. Reference Lists and Footnotes
6. Quotations and Citation
7. Bibliography / Appendix / Appendices
Unit 2: Research: Tools, Language and Plagiarism
1. Primary and Secondary Data
2. Research Language (Clarity, Correctness, Coherence)
3. Research Ethics
Unit 3: Research in Language and Literature
1. Methods in Language Research
2. Trends and Approaches in Literary Research
Unit 4: Process of Research
1. Selection of Research Topic
2. Chapterisation: Sections and Sub-sections of Chapters
3. Findings and Conclusion
References:
1. Ahuja, Ram. (2005), Research Methods.Rawat Publications.
2. Altick, R.D. (1963), The Art of Literary Research, New York: Norton.
3. Bawarshi, Anis S. and Reiff, Mary Jo. (2010), Genre: An Introduction to History, Theory, Research, and Pedagogy. Parlor Press.
4. Booth, Wayne C. (2003), The Craft of Research, University of Chicago Press.
5. Eliot, Simon. (1998), A Handbook of Literary Research. Psychology Press.
6. Ellis, Jeanne (2010), Practical Research Planning and Design, Ormond, Merrill.7.Gibaldi, Joseph. (2003), MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, New York: MLA Association.8.Gorman, G. E. and Clayton, Peter. (2005), Qualitative Research for the Information Professional by London: Facet Publishing.
9. Harner, James L. (2002), Literary Research Guide: An Annotated Listing of Reference Sources in English Literary Studies, New York: MLA of America.
10. Kothari C.R. (2004), Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Age International.
11. Lenburg, Jeff. (2007), Guide to Research. Viva Books.
12. Miller R.H. Handbook of Literary Research. Methuen.
13. McMillan, James H. (1996). Educational Research: Fundamentals for the Consumer.
14. Oakman, Robert L. (1984), Computer Methods for Literary Research, Athens: University of Georgia Press.
15. Rajanan, B. (1968), Fundamentals of Research, ASRC Hyderabad.
16. Caivery, R. & Nayak V.K. (2005), Research Methodology, S.Chand.
17. Sameer, Kumar. (2005), Research Methodology. Springer: US.
18. Seliger (2001), Second Language Research Methods, OUP.
19. Rahim, Abdul F. (2005), Thesis Writing: A Manual for Researchers. New Delhi: New Age International.
20. Tunnell, Michael O. and Jacobs, James S. Using "Real" Books: Research Findings on Literature Based Reading Instruction. The
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