"RESEARCH METHODS FOR FACULTY AND
SCHOLARS"
APRIL 28, 2007
Background: Research
leading to publications in well recognised journals, is a must for faculty for
gaining recognition, enriching teaching and career development. Technology is
a major enabler for speedy and high quality research work. The use of
computers and the availability of various software packages made it easy to
carry out data analysis and preparation of high quality research papers.
Objective: The workshop is
designed to provide skills for the social sciences faculty and researchers to
apply computer and analytical knowledge in research.
Contents
and Pedagogy: The workshop comprises three
modules:
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The Web-based module
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Research methods module
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Computing skills modules
Web-based module is to familiarise the increasing popular
data and non-data information on internet. Research and Computing skills modules provide
training in the application of analytical tools including the use of
spreadsheets and Statistical packages like MS Excel and SPSS. The participants
will undertake group assignments to learn the application of ANOVA, Correlation
and Regression analyses etc. The programme begins with the introductory lecture
by Prof. V.V. Bhanojo Rao on research methods.
Venue: GIFT
Seminar Hall (A/C), GITAM, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam.
Date:
28th April 2007
Time:
9.30 A.M to 5.30 P.M
Resource Persons: Prof. V.
V. Bhanoji Rao, Dr.R.Venkateswarlu & Dr.B.Padma Narayan,
GIFT, Visakhapatnam
Participation Fee:
Rs.500 (includes lunch, tea and material) payable by cash or DD drawn in
favour
of 'GIFT' payable at 'Visakhapatnam'.
Register on or before 26th
April, 2007.
For Registration:
Contact 0891- 2840400, 2840406, 2840422 between 9.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m. on any
working day or e-mail to
fdp@GIFT-india.org. Visit our website
www.GIFT-india.org for downloading registration form (Click on
the downloads link on the home page). Online registration is
also available.
Dr.B.Padma Narayan
Coordinator
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