DISSERTATION (SYNOPSIS PREPARATION)

Paper Code: 
24ATG325
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to effectively present a synopsis of their dissertation, demonstrating a clear understanding of the research problem, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course 

title

24ATG325

Dissertation

(Synopsis preparation)

CO85:  Develop skills in conducting a comprehensive literature review to identify and analyze existing research in the field, and identify research gaps.

CO86: Learn techniques for identifying and defining variables relevant to the research topic, ensuring clarity and precision in the research synopsis presentation

CO87: Understand the process of determining an appropriate sample size and sampling method based on the research objectives and population characteristics

CO88: Develop the ability to formulate clear and concise research objectives and hypotheses that align with the research problem and research gap identified.

CO89: Foster critical thinking skills to evaluate the relevance and significance of the research problem, variables, sample determination, objectives, and hypotheses in the context of the research synopsis presentation

CO90: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Problem Solving Sessions & Presentations

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Case Study Analysis, Class Presentations (Individual & Group)

 

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving Numerical Problems, Assignments,

Individual & Group Projects

 

90.00

Students have to select a topic of dissertation in consultation with the respective Head of the department, and prepare a synopsis. Evaluation will be done on the basis of the synopsis submitted to the respective Head of the department along with a PowerPoint presentation by the student.

Essential Readings: 
  1. James B Cunningham (2011), Using Spss: An Interactive Hands- On Approach, Peacock Publisher, 3rd Edition.
  2. A. Rajathi & P. Chandran (2012), Spss For You, Mjp Publishers.
  3. Seyed Reza Hashemian Rahaghi, Farnaz Abed Ashtiani (2011), Basic Of Statistics & Spss, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings

  1. Robert H. Carver (2013), Doing Data Analysis With Spss Version 18.0, Cengage Publishers, 5th Edition.
  2. S. Ajai Gaur (2009), Statistical Methods For Practice & Research: A Guide To Data Analysis Using Spss, Sage Publishers, 2nd Edition.

 

e-Resources:

  1.  https://web.s.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=0c7f189a-083f-49b2-8d14-1018e9b1d9a8%40redis
  2. http://ww1.shodhganga.com/
  3. https://shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in/
  4. https://www.scopus.com/home.uri
  5. http://www.e-book.com.au/freebooks.htm
  6. https://www.doaj.org/

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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