It is vital for a research aspirant to be able to reproduce his or her ideas and work on paper. For any research idea to get approved, established and published, it must be compliant with a defined set of regulations. Taking a look into statistics, approximately 21% of research papers are rejected without review, and approximately 40% of papers are rejected after peer review. It is essential to know ‘why’ and ‘how to avoid it’. A student would have spent months and years together on gathering the needed data from experiments, surveys and an equal amount of effort would have been put into designing the paper, working on the thesis, and it would be really painful if the whole thing were to be dismissed right at the end. Time and effort is precious. Keeping this in mind, Biotecnika has designed a self learning course on ‘Research methodology’ to help you become aware about all the different aspects required to be able to, individually, publish your research ideas, without having the fear of getting rejected !
It is essential to know the methodology of planning your research from the beginning, the process it involves, data compilation, reviewing a paper and also writing a paper which can be accepted by best journals.
Research methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to the field of study. Methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research techniques, and could include both present and historical information. The ultimate aim is to design a reliable thesis that would in future contribute towards the benefit of humanity.
Course content:
- Introduction: Scope and significance of research methodology, Good laboratory practices and quality control
- Review of literature : Identifying the gaps and formulating the hypothesis
- Research material: Use of taxonomic keys, Samples: Collection, transport, handling and preservation of microorganisms, plankton, insects, and animals from natural and lad bred population. Water and air samples. relevance of sample size. Culture and maintenance of samples. Safe disposal of used and rejected and materials.
- Tips on Reviewing a research articles
- Demonstration of writing a research proposal – identify a topic for research and preparing a document with the following information – Background of research problems, Objectives, strategies for the experimental work, Expected results, preparation of rough draft and bibliography. And also to also present and defend a research proposal.
- Tips on conducting research in a lab: Selecting the correct methodology, Reviewing and modifying the techniques, Dos and Don’ts in a Lab, Result interpretation and selection
- Writing a research Article or Thesis Submission
- Reasons for article rejection: Do’s and don’ts while submitting a research article for publication.”
Take aways at the end of the course
- To know more about scope and significance of research methodology
- Tips on reviewing an article, conducting research in the lab
- Tips on how to design your research proposal and its execution
- Do’s and Don’t you should know before you plan your research career
- Tips on reviewing a research article and to write an article to avoid rejection
HAPPY LEARNING !