This document outlines a proposal for a seven day national workshop on recent trends in research methodology to be held from November 10-16, 2014 at Hislop College in Nagpur, India. The workshop aims to (1) review current approaches in research methodology, (2) formulate specific action plans, and (3) publish the workshop proceedings. It is expected to have 100 total participants, including 70 local participants and 30 outstation participants. The organizing committee is requesting Rs. 4,70,000 in financial assistance from the University Grants Commission to cover expenses like travel costs for speakers and young teachers, printing costs, and hospitality.
This document outlines a proposal for a seven day national workshop on recent trends in research methodology to be held from November 10-16, 2014 at Hislop College in Nagpur, India. The workshop aims to (1) review current approaches in research methodology, (2) formulate specific action plans, and (3) publish the workshop proceedings. It is expected to have 100 total participants, including 70 local participants and 30 outstation participants. The organizing committee is requesting Rs. 4,70,000 in financial assistance from the University Grants Commission to cover expenses like travel costs for speakers and young teachers, printing costs, and hospitality.
This document outlines a proposal for a seven day national workshop on recent trends in research methodology to be held from November 10-16, 2014 at Hislop College in Nagpur, India. The workshop aims to (1) review current approaches in research methodology, (2) formulate specific action plans, and (3) publish the workshop proceedings. It is expected to have 100 total participants, including 70 local participants and 30 outstation participants. The organizing committee is requesting Rs. 4,70,000 in financial assistance from the University Grants Commission to cover expenses like travel costs for speakers and young teachers, printing costs, and hospitality.
New Delhi-110002 Section A ( Not applicable for University) Region - Urban College Identification Hislop College, Civil Lines, Nagpur. Included under 12(B) and 2(F) Category 1) Activity (symposium, Conference, Workshop): Workshop (7days) 2) Geographical coverage State Level Regional National International : National Level
3) Board Subject Areas Science Arts/ Humanities Commerce Other : Commerce, Arts & Science
4) Name of the Workshop : Seven Days National Workshop on Recent Trends in Research Methodology
5) Dates : 10 th to 16th November 2014 (Seven days)
7) Name & Address of Organizing College Name : Hislop College, Civil Lines, Nagpur Department : Dept. of Higher Learning and Research, Dept. of Zoology & Dept. of Commerce E-Mail : principal@hislopcollege.ac.in Pin : 440001 8) Name & Designation of Convener: Dr. R. J. Andrew, Convener & Head Place for Higher Learning and Research & Dept. of Zoology, Hislop College, Nagpur Co- Convener: Dr. Dini Menon, Place for higher learning and research & Asst. Prof. in Dept. of Commerce, Hislop College, Nagpur 9) Designation of official empowered to receive financial grants (Grants will be released only in favor of Head of Institution/ Principal): Dr. (Ms.) Dipti Christian, Principal, Hislop College, Nagpur 10) Broad Details of estimated Expenditure a) T.A./D.A. for young teacher ( below 45 Yrs.) :Rs. 80,000/- b) T.A./ D.A. for Resource Persons ( Indian) :Rs. 1,20,000/- c) Pre- Workshop Printing :Rs. 30,000/- d) Publication of proceedings :Rs. 40,000/- e) Stationary :Rs. 60,000/- f) Local Hospitality :Rs. 1,40,000/- g) Miscellaneous :Rs. 90,000/- Grand Total :Rs. 5, 60,000/-
Note: Grands if approved are released only for items a to d by UGC
11) Details of proceedings. A) Will the proceedings be priced? : No B) No. of pages & copies to be printed : 200 pages and 100 Copies. C) Approximate price of Proceedings (RS.) : N.A. D) Estimated cost of printing (Rs.) : 40,000/- E) Estimated Income from sale of proceeding: N.A. 12) Details of Income Sources amount requested, Amount committed or received items for which grant requested. A) From other funding Agencies. a) --------------- b) From Sponsors : Rs. 5000/- c) ---------------------- d) --------------------- B) a) By Registration : Rs.80000/- b) By Advertisement : Rs. 5000/- c) Contribution by other society/ Institution : --------- Total Rs. 90000/- 13) Financial Assistance required from UGC for this activity Specific items of expenditure amount Rs. a) T.A./D.A. for young teacher ( below 45 Yrs.): Rs. 80,000/- b) T.A./ D.A. for Resource Persons ( Indian) : Rs. 1,20,000/- c) Pre- Workshop Printing : Rs. 30,000/- d) Publication of proceedings : Rs. 40,000/- e ) Stationary : Rs. 60,000/- f) Local Hospitality : Rs. 1,40,000/- Grand Total Rs. 4, 70,000/-
14) Details of previous grants received by organizing college from UGC in past 1) Department of Marathi National ( One Day ) Conference: Rs. 60000 2) Department of Statistics National (One day) seminar : Rs. 75000 3) Department of English (Two day) Conference : Rs. 150000 4) Department of Commerce (One day) Conference : Rs. 98000 15) Nature of seminar/symposia/conference/Workshop and number of participants expected. Nature (Please tick mark under relevant column): Seven days National level workshop No. of Participants expected to attend Total : 100 Local : 70 Out station : 30 Region : ------- National : ------------- International : ------------ If International, whether clearance from Government of India has been obtained? : N.A. (If Yes Please attach supporting documents) 16) In case of International conference kindly give resources for international travel and local hospitality : N.A. 17) Being statement of objective of seminar high lighting its importance in National context. (Separate papers to be attached) : Attached Annexure-I a) Review state of art b) Formulate specific programme of action with programme c) Bring out proceedings/ papers in the subject d) Other 18) Is this seminar/ Workshop held annually? No If yes Please give a brief statement of the follow up of the recommendations of the seminar/ workshop held in past 3 years. 19) Details of past events organized of the proposed topics in India. Indicate, Title, Date, and Venue& Brief Details. Workshop on Research Methodology in Business Studies, organized by C. P & Berar College, Tulasi bag, Nagpur on dated 4 th June to 10 th June 2014, Signature of Applicant/ Organizing secretary Dr. R. J, Andrew, Convener Place for higher learning and research Hislop College, Civil Lines, Nagpur
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Certificate
This is to certify that a) This institution has no objection if the seminar/symposium/ conference/ Seven Days National Workshop on Recent Trends in Research Methodology is organized in the college premises on 10 th to 16th November 2014. b) Space and other infrastructural facilities would be extended for organizing the aforesaid seminar/ symposium/ conference/ workshop. c) The funds shall be utilized for the purpose for which they are sanctioned.
Signature of the Principal of the college
Name :- Dr. (Ms.) Dipti Christian Address :- Hislop College, Civil Lines, Nagpur
Date:-
Seven Days National Workshop on Recent Trends in Research Methodology Proposal A) Review state of art Introduction: Research is a systematic and scientific search for pertinent information on specific topic. The aim of the research is to discover an answer to question through the application of scientific procedure. These procedures have been developed in order to increase the likelihood that the information gathered will be relevant to the question asked. The research undertaken should also reflect a methodology that has been not used earlier for the same purpose. Since the last few years the use of the internet for research has become of age. It is very certain that technological developments and social diffusion of internet will dramatically shape the future of research. Innovative techniques can uniquely be administrated to proceed with the recent trends in the research methodology. The search for knowledge through objective and scientific method of finding the solution to a problem in research. Research information is neither intuitive nor haphazardly gathered. Literally, research means to search- again. It connotes patient study and scientific investigation wherein the researcher takes another, more careful look to data to discover all that be known about the subject of study. Second, if the information generated or data collected and analyzed are to be accurate, the researcher must be objective. Thus the role of the researcher is to be detached and impersonal rather than engaging in a biased attempt to prove preconceived ideas. If bias enters the research process, the value of the data is considerably reduced. Scientific research methods have to be used by the researcher to answer the questions at hand. Scientific research methods refer to techniques and procedures that help the researcher to know and understand the research problem. The scientific method requires systematic analysis and logical interpretation of empirical evidence to confirm or disprove prior conceptions. In research, first testing these prior conceptions or hypothesis and then making inferences and conclusions about the problem lead to the establishment of general laws about the problem. Because research cannot provide final and infallible answer in many a case, there has been a constant effort to devise procedure using recent innovative techniques and trends that will increase the problems accuracy of the answer. For the researcher who is preparing to develop tools of research, he or she not only needs to develop the necessary skills using them but also to understand the logic behind them. Thus the workshop is titled as recent trends in research methodology. Objectives of the Workshop:- Our college has eight departments approved by RTMNU, Nagpur as a research centers for Higher Learning and Research activity, under this departments more than 70 research students doing their research work. Various departments are also involved in various minor and major research projects with financial assistance by UGC, ICSR, IIPA etc. Also approached by academicians, research scholars and students for their research work. Considering this fact following are the objectives of the workshop. 1) To understand the process of Research Methodology. 2) To understand the methods and techniques of Data collection. 3) To equip the participant with the various tools and techniques of research. 4) To understand the various Forms of Research Design. 5) To provide an overview of the process of result analysis. 6) To understand the interdependence of ethics and the research process. 7) To provide an overview of the preparation of Preliminary and Final Reports. 8) To impart training in data collection and provide an overview of basic statistical methods.
B) Formulation of Specific programme The organization of the workshop of Research Methodology follows the logic of research process with recent trends. The workshop is organized into eight parts. Each part presents the basic research concepts and discusses how these concepts relate to decisions about conducting specific projects. Part 1:- Scope of research- This part provides an overview of the entire research process, and explains how the internet and globalization are changing the nature of information systems and research methods. It also addresses theory development and ethical issues in research. Part 2:-Beginning stage of research process covers problem definition, research proposals, exploratory research and secondary data Part 3:- Research Methods for collecting primary Data examines the concepts and issues related to designing and using surveys, observation studies and experiments. Part 4:-Measurement Concepts discusses the logic of measurement and the practical issues involved in attitude measurement and questionnaire design. Part 5:-Sampling and Fieldwork explains why sampling is required, how to design samples, how to conduct fieldwork and how to determine sample size. Part 6:- Data analysis and presentation covers editing, coding, descriptive data analysis, inferential statistical analysis and communication of research results. Part 7:- Critical Thinking challenge the participants to apply and integrate the concepts they have learned. Part 8:- Presentation and writing style continues to be a hallmark of this workshop. With careful balance between theory and practice and interesting examples, the writing style helps clarify the problem. C) Comprehensive material for instructors and participants Materials to help instructors and participants to perform their vital teaching function will be provided by the organizing institution, viz., a computerized Test bank, PowerPoint presentation slides, Data sets for several cases, Excel and SPSS Data sets, the comprehensive video library and Web Resources.