Back close
Admissions

Course Detail

Course Name Research Project Part 1
Course Code 26SWK593
Semester 1
Credits 1
Campus Amritapuri, Coimbatore

Introduction

This course is designed to develop students competencies in academic writing, research dissemination, and ethical publication practices in social work. Each student is required to co-author a research paper with their supervising faculty and submit the manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal or academic conference. The course emphasizes step-by-step scholarly writing, peer review, ethical authorship, and submission processes.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • To train students in transforming a completed research project into a publishable scholarly paper.
  • To develop skills in academic writing, argumentation, and evidence-based presentation.
  • To familiarize students with journal and conference selection, author guidelines, and submission protocols.
  • To promote ethical research dissemination, authorship norms, and plagiarism-free writing.
  • To support collaborative writing and mentorship through faculty–student co-authorship.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Structure a research manuscript suitable for journals or academic conferences in social work.
  2. Write clear and coherent sections including abstract, introduction, methodology, results, and discussion.
  3. Apply appropriate referencing styles and publication ethics standards.
  4. Revise manuscripts based on peer and supervisor feedback.
  5. Submit a co-authored paper to a recognized journal or conference.

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment Component Description Weightage
Internal Component   80%
Stage 1: Paper Plan & Target Outlet Finalized journal/conference, outline, authorship agreement  
Stage 2: Draft Sections Abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology  
Stage 3: Full Draft Submission Complete manuscript with references  
Stage 4: Revised Manuscript Incorporating supervisor/peer feedback  
Stage 5: Proof of Submission Journal/conference submission acknowledgment  
External Component   20%
Viva Voce    
Total   100%

Ethical Guidelines

  • Plagiarism beyond permissible limits will result in disqualification.
  • AI tools may be used only for language refinement, not for data fabrication or authorship substitution.
  • All submissions must comply with institutional research ethics and publication standards.

DISCLAIMER: The appearance of external links on this web site does not constitute endorsement by the School of Biotechnology/Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this web site.

Admissions Apply Now