TARGET AUDIENCE

Current and aspiring MPhil and PhD research scholars

Aspirants of various university and research entrance exams

Teachers of English literature across school, college and university levels

MODULE DURATION

40-60 hours (self-paced and flexible learning options)

AIMS

This course seeks to:

1. Provide an insight into the Research Writing for MPhil/PhD in English Literature.

2. Introduce learners to the concept of ‘research writing’ and enable them to understand the various stages, tools and procedures of research writing.

3. Familiarise learners with the techniques and conventions of research documentation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students should be able to

1. Identify the basic characteristics and tools of  Research Writing in English Literature

2. Imbibe the necessary skills required for such writing at MPhil/PhD levels

3. Confidently prepare research documents  

MODULE I

PROPOSAL WRITING

Fundamentals, Research problem and its relevance, literature survey, rationale for the research, hypothesis, aims and objectives, sources of data, plan of research methodology and data analysis, bibliography, Tips and Strategies

MODULE II

RESEARCH PAPER WRITING

Fundamentals, Introduction, Review of Literature, Rationale, Aims, Research Methodology, Analysis, Findings and Discussion, Limitations, Conclusion, Publication, Tips and Strategies

MODULE III

THESIS WRITING

Essential Principles, Front Matter, Chapterisation (Introduction, Review of Literature, Rationale, Aims, Research Methodology, Analysis, Findings and Discussion, Limitations, Conclusion) End Matter, Various Conventions, Tips and Strategies, Language and Style, Formatting, Publication

MODULE V 

WRITING PRACTICE PROJECTS / EXERCISES