How to Design a Research Project.ppt PhD

Research Design

1. How to Design a Research
Project?

2. Definitions of Research
Methodical investigation into a subject in order to discover facts,
to establish or to develop a plan of action based on facts
discovered
Attempt to find out information in a systematically and scientific
manner
Human activity based on intellectual investigation and is aimed at
discovering, interpreting, and revising human knowledge on
different aspects of the world. Research can use the scientific
method, but need not do so.
Diligent and thorough inquiry and investigation into a subject.
This includes using all appropriate print and electronic sources,
asking the reference librarian for help, and making use of
bibliographies given by other authors.
The process of discovering new knowledge or of synthesis of
existing knowledge into a form useful for a stated purpose

3. Why do We Conduct Research
Projects?
To invent new things
To solve a prevailing problem
To support development programmes of
a country
To uplift living standards
Because we are inquisitive about things
happening around us

4. What are the Components of a
Research Project?
Rationale
Objectives
Project description
Budget

5. Rationale
Underlying reasons or
Reasoning or principle that underlies or
explains something, or
a statement setting out this reasoning or
principle
Objectives
A goal or aim or
Expected end result

6. Project Description
Duration (short-term, medium term,
Long-term)
Methods
Materials (if needed)
Activity plan
Analyses of data
How to report the results

7. Methods
Practical
Laboratory (Classroom)
Field
Theoretical
Using published or written information
Using IT facilities

8. Activity PlanActivity Month/ week/Days
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
X X
2
X X X X X
3
X X X
4
X X X X X
5
X X X X
6
X X X

9. Analyses of Data
Using statistical methods
Computer programmes etc.

10. How to Report Results?
Tables
Graphs
Flow charts
Photographs
Text
Film
etc.

11. Thank you