Research Methodology:

Research Skills
MCH 112
Dr Anil Agarwal

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individual’s holistic development to make effective Love of Fellow Beings | Social
contribution to the society in a dynamic environment Responsibility | Pursuit of Excellence
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Research methods and skills

• Recognizing research problems

• Critical thinking
• Knowing current work in field
• Research methods
• Critical reviewing
• Documenting and reporting

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Research Environment
• Understanding the research context
• Complying with ethical requirements
• Following good research practice
• Complying with heath and safety legislation
• Understanding research funding and evaluation
• Justifying research methods
• Understanding academic and commercial exploitation

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Research Management
• Organizing your work
• Information management
• Using information sources
• Using IT

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Personal Effectiveness
1. Ability to learn
2. Creativity and innovation
3. Flexibility and open-mindedness
4. Self-awareness
5. Self-discipline
6. Asking for help
7. Independent working

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Communication & Interpersonal Skills

1) Academic writing (Publications/posters/proposals)
2) Presenting to non-academics
3) Academic presentations
4) Promotion of public understanding
5) Teaching, mentoring, demonstrating
6) Feedback
Examples: Research presentations at seminars, conferences, posters
sessions, thesis defense, committee meetings, and lab meetings; artistic
performances; interviewing test subjects for research purposes;
asking/answering questions at seminars; general presentations to
industry, public, or government; participating in debates and speech
events; volunteering for community events

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Networking and Team-working Skills

I. Building relationships and networks
II. Working in a team
III. Giving and receiving feedback

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Career Management
Take ownership for and manage one's career progression,
set realistic and achievable career goals, and identify and
develop ways to improve employability

• Continued professional development

• Planning your career progression
• Identifying transferable skills
• Presenting yourself to employers

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