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Dissertation (Project)
The objectives of this course are to prepare the students to adapt to the research environment and understand how projects are executed in a research laboratory.
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Dissertation (Project)
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CO174: Demonstrate In-depth knowledge of the chosen area of research. CO175: Integrate knowledge to identify issues that must be addressed within the framework of specific thesis. CO176: Develop critical thinking abilities and evaluate issues through proper project formation CO177: Develop Project management, report writing, Problem solving, Communication and interpersonal skills. |
Approach in teaching: Discussion, Training Learning activities for the students: Literature review, Designing Protocols, Hands on experimentation |
Continuous Assessment Semester End Exam |
CONTENTS
Project Proposal Preparation
Selection of research lab and research topic: Students should first select a lab wherein they would like to pursue their dissertation. The supervisor or senior researchers should be able to help the students to read papers in the areas of interest of the lab and help them select a topic for their project. The topic of the research should be hypothesis driven.
Review of literature: Students should engage in systematic and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources and appropriately apply qualitative and/or quantitative evaluation processes to original data; keeping in mind ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources.
Writing Research Proposal: With the help of the senior researchers, students should be able to discuss the research questions, goals, approach, methodology, data collection, etc. Students should be able to construct a logical outline for the project including analysis steps and expected outcomes and prepare a complete proposal in scientific proposal format for dissertation
Poster Presentation
Students will have to present the topic of their project proposal after a few months of their selection of the topic. They should be able to explain the novelty and importance of their research topic.
Oral Presentation
At the end of their project, a presentation will have to be given by the students to explain work done by them in detail. Along with summarizing their findings they should also be able to discuss the future expected outcome of their work
