IDEA offers this Certificate Course for you to learn the art of research. Scroll down to understand the importance of research and apply for this specially curated multi-discipline Course.
Every art has its tools. If research is carpentry, research methodologies are your hammer, axe, and nails. Research methodologies or research methods are specific procedures for collecting and analysing data. There are several types of methodologies one can use while conducting any research and gathering data. Just as an axe cannot be used to drill screws, any research method cannot be paired with any research project. The trick is to identify the right tool for the right purpose. This is exactly the part, many students and even professionals struggle with.
Our Course is designed to introduce participants to an array of research methods but at the same time, we shall teach how to apply the right methods to the project chosen.
After the collection of data and its analysis, any project only makes a difference if its end observations are put before the world. This is done through the writing of a Research Report or Research Paper. A research paper is an elaborate essay that illustrates your own calculation, analysis, or evaluation of an argument. When you write a research paper, you draw upon what you know of the subject and the data you have collected, but at the same time, you also dive into the findings of experts on your subject. A well-written Research paper has many components to perfect, be it citations or the presentation of data or the language used.
IDEA’s Certificate Course endeavours to guide participants through the process of writing a research paper on a topic of the participants’ choice.
Today, ‘Research’ has become a way of life for everyone. It is no more confined to scientific studies, but has also become a critical component of the social sciences. Without research, one cannot grow. You need research, be it for your – education, career, business, health, financial management, and even for your social and personal life.
The aptitude for research should not only be imbibed but also encouraged from childhood.
Albeit, in our country, this trait is presumed to be for those perusing M.Phil or Ph.D or those engaged in any scientific organisation.
In view of the above, IDEA has conceived a tailor-made certificate course for young minds (undergraduates, and graduates) of the nation.
Recently, the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020), has been formulated by the Indian Government. The NEP 2020 is a comprehensive, holistic, far-sighted, and will certainly play a great role in the growth of an empowered and resilient nation. The Policy puts research and innovation in Research methodologies or research methods are specific procedures for collecting and analysing data.
Few of its salient features are:
Given the changing equations in the Education industry and the NEP 2020, putting research in the driver’s seat to enable the nation reach greater heights, Research, and Innovation (R&I), is the next big thing.
Keeping these observations in mind, this Course on Research Methodology and Paper Writing has been designed to bridge the gap between students and research.
Why choose IDEA?
As of today, many schools, universities and institutes conduct workshops and short courses on teaching research methodologies.
A Comparison between IDEA’s Certificate Course and Other Similar Courses
Other Courses are shorts workshops of the duration of a few days or weeks.
IDEA provides a comprehensive 3-months Course to cover all the intricate aspects of conducting research and paper writing.
Other Course are mostly offline, physical attendance is required to learn.
IDEA provides a 100% online course to learn important research skills. Covid-19 lockdown should not become a hindrance for learning.
Other similar usually target just one subject, for instance, legal research writing, or so.
IDEA offers this Certificate Course across discipline. Exception being physical sciences, participants pursuing any of the social sciences may take part.
Other similar Courses only teach Research methodologies in theory.
They do not afford the participant the opportunity to undertake a research project practically.
IDEA not only guarantees theoretical knowledge of research methods but also guides a participant through the practical process of writing a research paper.
The Course requires every participant to submit a research paper authored by them by the end of the Certificate Course.
IDEA offers a one of a kind Certificate Course on Research Methodology. We are different. We are better. And here is why:
The Course is spread over a 3 months period. The fresh batches commence from 1st and 15th of every month. Each batch contains a maximum of 10 students.
The Course is divided into 8 Chapters (details given below)
Every participant who successfully completes the Course and passes minimum evaluation criteria shall receive a Certificate bearing the Organisation’s name and seal. The Minimum required grade is C.
The Grading System is as follows
| Sr. No | Scores | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 and above | A+(Excellent) |
| 2 | 80 to 89 | A(Very Good) |
| 3 | 70 to 79 | B(Good) |
| 4 | 60 to 69 | C(Satisfactory) |
| 5 | 59 and less | D(Average) |
The Evaluation Criteria is given in the Table below
| Sr. No | Assessment Criteria | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarity of the Objectives and Review of Literature | 20 |
| 2 | Clarity of Project Implementation Methodology / Research Methodology | 20 |
| 3 | Data Analysis / Situational Analysis | 20 |
| 4 | Writing of the Project Proposal/Research Report | 30 |
| 5 | Formatting, presentation and quality of language used | 10 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Interested candidates shall send their CVs and cover letters. We will take the opportunity to get to know you, your career goals and interests. After the scrutiny of received applications and interviews, an email of acceptance or otherwise shall be sent by the Organisation within 3 working days.
Click here to apply.
Dr. Rakesh Malhotra
Chairman, IDEA
