Department of Sociology & Social Work

University Arts & Science College (Autonomous)

Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State, 506001

Ten Days
Research Methodology Course in Social Science for M.Phil., Ph.D. & PDF Scholars

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi

At
Seminar Hall, Univ. Arts & Science College,
Subedari, Warangal
22 October to 1st November, 2018
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Notification
Applications are called for a Ten days National Research Methodology Course in
Social Sciences for M. Phil., Ph.D. & PDF Scholars being organised by Department of
Sociology & Social Work, University Arts & Science College (Autonomous), Kakatiya
University, at Seminar Hall, University Arts & Science College, Subedari, Warangal,
Telangana State, from 22nd October to 1st November, 2018, Sponsored by Indian Council of
Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi. The last date for the submission of duly filled in
application is 4th October, 2018 (Thursday). The candidates who are interested to participate
may download the application from our Website i.e., www.kakatiya.ac.in

Eligibility:

1. The Social Science Research Scholars pursuing their M. Phil., Ph.D., & PDF from
recognized Universities/Institutions from all over India are eligible to apply for this
workshop.

2. Preference will be given to the Research Scholars who are registered for their
M.Phil/Ph.D./PDF from the 2015-16 Academic year onwards. The Applicants need
to enclose the M.Phil/Ph.D/PDF Joining Report along with the Application.

3. Those who have attended Research Methodology Course earlier are not eligible to
apply for this course.
Broad Topics to be covered in the Workshop are as follows:

 Introduction to Social Science Research

 Methodological Issues in Social Science Research
 Steps in Research Process: a) Identification of Research Problem b) Converting problem into
Research c) Formulation and Planning
 Writing Across Social Science Disciplines
 Concepts in Research : Variables, Attributes, Hypothesis, Types of Hypothesis, Formulation of
Hypothesis, Testing Hypothesis
 Research Design and Formulation
 Overview on Qualitative Research Methods
 Data Collection Tools and Techniques
 How to Administer an Interview Schedule
 Distinction between Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
 Objectivity in Social Science Research
 Content Analysis
 Report Writing and Referencing
 Observation Method
 Formulation of Research Proposal
 Randomized Control Trial
 Sampling: Techniques and Methods
 Plagiarism - What is it? And How to Avoid it
 Data Sources, e-resources

Other Information

1. The Maximum intake for the Course shall be 30 seats (20 for out station and 10 for
local).

2. An Evaluation Test based on the topics covered in the course will be conducted
towards end of the Course.

3. Attendance for all the sessions is mandatory or otherwise the certificate shall not be
issued.

4. The Selected Candidates are required to bring their own personal laptops for the
purpose of Hands-on-Experience on SPSS Software.

5. The aspects like representation of different Social Science Disciplines, Social

Background, Gender, etc. shall also be taken into consideration while selecting the
Candidates.

6. The applicants need to send the duly filled scanned copy of the application to our
email rmcdirector18@gmail.com as an advance copy. Besides this, the applicants are
also need to send the hard copy of the application along with requisite documents
through the register/speed post so as to reach our department on or before the last date
(i.e., 4th October, 2018).
 7. The Selected Outstation candidates will be provided with free accommodation and
food during the Course period. The Outstation participants will be paid an amount of
Rs. 1000 or actual fare whichever is lower towards the travel charges for attending
the course.

Further Assistance: Please contact us at 9866524115, 9652861494 and can also e-mail at
rmcdirector18@gmail.com
Last date for Receipt of duly filled in Application is 4th October, 2018 (Thursday).
Important Dates

Last date for submission of registration forms: 4th October, 2018.

Date of Announcement of Selected candidates: 8th October, 2018
There is no registration fee for this course

Address for Correspondence

Course Director
Dr. T. Srinivas
Professor of Sociology
Department of Sociology & Social Work,
University Arts & Science College (Autonomous)
Subedari, Warangal, T.S. India – 506 001
E- Mail ID: sociologysrinivas@gmail.com
Mobile no: 9866524115, 9652861494
 Department of Sociology & Social Work
University Arts & Science College (Autonomous)
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State, 506001
Application form for Registration of Ten Days
Research Methodology Course in Social Science for M.Phil., Ph.D. & PDF Scholars

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi

At Seminar Hall
University Arts & Science College, Subedari, Warangal

From 22nd October to 1st November, 2018

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Application form with attestation

1. Name :

2. Department and University :

3. Father’s Name :

4. Date of Birth :

5. Social Background : Please Tick (General /OBC/ SC/

ST/ PH) (Please enclose a photocopy of the Certificate in case of SC/ST/PH)

6. Gender : Please Tick (Male/Female/Transgender)

7. Percentage of Marks/ CGPA/ Grade obtained in : %/

the Post Graduation
(Enclose a copy of marks Memo)
8.1. Year of M.Phil/Ph.D./PDF Registration :
(Enclose Joining Order Copy)
8.2 Is M.Phil/Ph.D. - Part I/Course work cleared or not: Please Tick (Yes/ No)
(If yes, please enclose the certificate)
8.3. M.Phil/Ph.D./PDF Topic :
(Enclose a copy of Synopsis)
8.4. Supervisor Name & Contact Number :

9. Have you attended Research Methodology : Please Tick (Yes / No)

Workshop earlier?

9.1. If yes, please provide details like Year, Name of the

University/Institution, and number of days.
10. What way this workshop is useful to you :
(Write about 100 words in your own handwriting)

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 11. Address for correspondence :

Mobile No.

E-mail Id:

Signature of the candidate Signature with attestation from

the Head of the Department

* The Application should reach to the following address on or before 4th October, 2018
* Date of Announcement of Selected Candidates is on 8th October, 2018

Note:

*All enclosures mentioned in the application form are mandatory, failing which the
application will be rejected.

* Please bring your personal laptop for the purpose of Hands-on-Experience on SPSS
Software)
Course Director
Dr. T. Srinivas
Professor of Sociology
Department of Sociology & Social Work,
University Arts & Science College (Autonomous), Subedari, Warangal, 506 001
Further assistance contact us at 9866524115, 9652861494
email us: rmcdirector18@gmail.com