Unit 1

Problem definition, Objectives of Research, Approaches to Research, Importance of reasoning in research. Problem Formulation, Conducting Literature Review.

Unit 2

Development of Hypothesis, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Design of Experiments, Numerical and Graphical Data Analysis: Sampling, Observation, Surveys, Inferential Statistics, and Interpretation of Results. Preparation of Dissertation and Research Papers. References, Citation and listing system of documents.

Unit 3

Intellectual property rights (IPR) – patents – copyrights – Trademarks – Industrial design geographical indication. Ethics of Research- Scientific Misconduct – Forms of Scientific Misconduct. Plagiarism, Unscientific practices in thesis work, Ethics in science

Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to make the student:

• To learn and practice the literature survey aspects of projects and prepare the scope and goals for the proposed project.
• To learn, practice and improve the research presentation skills and with latest tools
• To learn and understand the research publication ethics.
• To prepare plagiarism free quality reports and journal articles

Course Outcomes

• CO1: Identify appropriate research topics
• CO2: Select and define appropriate research problem and parameters
• CO3: Prepare a research proposal
• CO4: Organize and conduct research
• CO5: Write research articles and thesis

CO – PO Mapping

Textbooks/ Reference Books

• Bordens, K. S. and Abbott, B. B., “Research Design and Methods – A Process Approach”, 8thEdition, McGraw-Hill, 2011
• Davis, M., Davis K., and Dunagan M., “Scientific Papers and Presentations”, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Inc.
• Robert P. Merges, Peter S. Menell, Mark A. Lemley, “Intellectual Property in New Technological Age”. Aspen Law & Business; 6 edition July 2012

Evaluation Pattern