Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (September 9 to 18, 2008)

Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research
(Autonomous Institute of ICSSR, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India,
New Delhi and Ministry of Higher Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal)
6, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone, Ujjain – 456010
Phone: 0734-2510978 Fax: 0734- 2512450 E-mail: mpissr@yahoo.co.in
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Training Course on
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
(September 9 to 18, 2008)

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
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Introduction
Social science research is characterized by a diversity of theoretical perspectives, substantive orientation, methodological strategies, data collection practices and data analysis techniques. This has made it necessary to provide further training and special courses of study on a continuing basis to college and university teachers and researchers to equip them with advanced methodological skills.
It has been observed that many researchers could not produce research works of high quality because they are either not in touch with the latest research tools and techniques or do not have proper orientation to use the traditional methods efficiently. The problem has further been aggravated by lack of opportunities for the social scientists to refine their methodological skills and to get insight in fresh areas of research in their respective fields. On the other hand the rapid advancement of knowledge in all disciplines of social sciences has made research an activity of solving problems, which adds new dimensions and generalizations on the basis of gathered empirical evidences.
Recognizing this need, Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain (MPISSR) is organizing a ten days Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences from September 9 to 18, 2008 with the financial help of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
The objectives of this course are to help participants acquire intensive knowledge and understanding appertaining to the research methodology in social sciences about the following: formation, selection and delimitation of a research problem, design of research, sampling, survey tools of research, content analysis, statistical analysis, interpretation and discussion of results and report writing; to enable the participants to select and employ suitable research methods: to conduct and complete their research; to acquaint them with the latest techniques, trends and advancement in research methodology.

Course Content
- Priority Issues of Research in Social Sciences
- Philosophical Issues in Research Methodology
- Issues of Research in Contemporary Social Sciences
- Research Design
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Field Observation in Social Research
- Sampling Techniques
- Formulation of Questionnaire & Interview Schedules
- Participatory Research Methods
- Use of Statistical Methods
- Defining Variables & Measurement
- Interpretation of Results/Findings
- Presentation of Data
- Application of Research Findings
- Computer Application in Social Science Research
- Online Data Searching and Use of Internet
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Language of Research
- Report Writing

Participants
- Social Scientists,
- University/College Teachers, and
- Research Scholars.

Applications are invited on or before 20 August, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for participation in the course. Lodging and Boarding will be arranged by the Institute only for the participants for the course period. Rail fare (Second Class Sleeper) will be provided to outstation participants.
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For More Details Please Contact

Dr. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
Senior Fellow & Course Coordinator
Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research
6, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone, Ujjain - 456010 (M.P.)
Phone: 0734 –2510978 (O), 2521940 (R)
Cell: 094253-80127 E-mail: yatindra15@yahoo.com