Dissertation

Paper Code: 
GEO - 324
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
180.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Field Survey is an important and essential part of Geography. This paper acquaints the students with the same, specifically on the techniques of Field Surveying.

Unit I: 
Field Work in Geographical Studies

 

Geographic Enquiry and Field Survey, Preparation for Field Survey, Field Survey Procedures, Post Field Survey

Unit II: 
Selection of Problem, Area of Study and Field Instruments

 

Problem Identification and Field Selection, Questionnaire and Schedule for Field Work

Essential Readings: 
  • Gomez, B. and Jones, J.P. III (Ed.) (2010). Research Methods in Geography: A Critical Introduction, Wiley-Blackwell, New York
  • Mishra, R.P. (1989). Research Methodology: A Handbook, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Stoddart, R. (1982). Field Techniques and Research Methods in Geography, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/geographyfacpub .
Academic Year: 
2019-2020