Course Contents
Overview of scientific research; improvement through research; nature of scientific inquiry; applications of research; choosing a project; development of a research project; writing a research grant application; writing a research publication; role of students in research; supervisor’s role in research; research project design and investigation; deciding on techniques to be employed; analysis of results; data analysis tools; control, samples and replications; reviewing the literature; primary and secondary reference sources; scientific record keeping; use of microorganisms, animals, plants and humans in experimentation; use of pathogens in experiments; conflict of interests; research ethics; ownership of data; writing, presentation and publishing the scientific papers; filing patent application.
Course Synopsis
Research competencies and skills are essential for the effective conduct and understanding of research and ultimately for evidence-based decision-making, whether in business, government or civil society.
Course Learning Outcomes
The course aims to impart knowledge and understanding of:
a. Research related concepts and problems.
b. Enable the students to conduct research.
Overview of scientific research
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applications of research
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writing a research grant application
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writing a research publication
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role of supervisor and student in research
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research project design and investigation
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analysis of results; data analysis tools; control, samples and replications;
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; use of microorganisms, animals, plants and humans in experimentation;
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use of pathogens in experiments
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conflict of interest in research
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research ethics
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ownership of data
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writing, presentation and publishing the scientific papers
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filing patent application.
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Book Title : Social research methods
Author : Bryman A, 2003
Edition : Second Edition
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Book Title : Awan JA, 2003
Author : Awan JA, 2003
Edition :
Publisher : Unitech Communication, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Book Title : Research Methdology: a step by step guidefor beginners.
Author : Kumar R, Kindersely D, 2010.
Edition : Third Edition
Publisher : SAGE Publication.
Book Title : Research Methdology: Methods and Techniques.
Author : Kothari CR, 2004.
Edition : Second Revised Edition
Publisher : New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
Book Title : Technical Writing.
Author : Durrani SA, 2004
Edition :
Publisher : Higher Education Commision, Islamabad.
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