Research Project

Paper Code: 
24DGEO717
Credits: 
06
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective: The students will be taught how to write a project report/dissertation.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at   course level)

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

CourseTitle

 

 

 

 

 

 

24DGEO

717

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research

Project

 

CO182: Enhance practical usage of Research

Methodology, 

Data collection, 

Citation

CO183: Aknowledge case study and get acquainted with report writing.

CO184:  Interpret Field techniques, sampling etc. CO185: Utilization of

tools in practical

CO186: Designing of the Field Report

CO187:            Contribute effectively         in             coursespecific interaction.

Approach in Teaching:

Observation,

Conduction              and

Compiling data

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning     File work/Report      writing, learning by doing..

Viva, Continuous assessment,

Semester            

end examinations, Individual and Group team work.

 

Research Methodology,

Data collection, 

Citation, 

Base map, 

Field Work in Geographical Studies –Role, Value, Data

Defining the Field and Identifying the Case Study –  Rural / Urban / Physical / Human /Environmental.

 

Field Techniques –Field techniques, Selection of the Appropriate Technique; 

Sampling strategies, 

Observation (Participant / Non-Participant), 

Questionnaires (Open/ Closed / Structured / Non-Structured);  

Interview with Special Focus on Focused Group Discussions; 

Space Survey (Transects and Quadrants, Constructing Sketch)

 

 

Use of Field Tools 

Collection of Material for Physical and  Socio-Economic Surveys.

 

Designing the Field Report 

Aims and Objectives, Methodology, 

Analysis, Interpretation and writing the Report.

Essential Readings: 

Essential Reading: 

 

  1. Creswell J., 1994: Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Sage Publications.
  2. Dikshit, R. D. 2003. The Art and Science of Geography: Integrated Readings. Prentice-Hall of India,     New Delhi.
  3. Evans M., 1988: “Participant Observation: The Researcher as Research Tool” in Qualitative Methods     in Human Geography, eds. J. Eyles and D. Smith, Polity.
  4. Mukherjee, Neela 1993. Participatory Rural Appraisal: Methodology and Application. Concept Publs.     Co., New Delhi.
  5. Mukherjee, Neela 2002. Participatory Learning and Action: with 100 Field Methods. Concept Publs.     Co., New Delhi.

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings: 

 

  1. Robinson A., 1998: "Thinking Straight and Writing That Way", in Writing Empirical Research Reports: A Basic Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioural Sciences, eds. by F. Pryczak and R. Bruce Pryczak, Publishing: Los Angeles.
  2. Special Issue on “Doing Fieldwork” The Geographical Review 91:1-2 (2001).
  3. Stoddard R. H., 1982: Field Techniques and Research Methods in Geography, Kendall/Hunt.
  4. Wolcott, H. 1995. The Art of Fieldwork. Alta Mira Press, Walnut Creek, CA.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025