Research methodology and IPR notes for au

Research methodology and IPR notes

1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Dr.C.Umarani
Director
Centre for Research,
Anna University, Chennai
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
THREE DAY INDUCTION PROGRAMME
FOR
Research Scholars of CEG, ACTech, MIT, SAP Campuses (28.03.2022 -30.03.2022)
28.03.2022 Venue: Auditorium, Centre for Distance Education (CFR Building)

2. Research
Researchis, a very powerful instrument of knowledge and
development.
Researchis a movement —a movement from ‘known’ to the
‘unknown’. The method we employ for obtaining the knowledge
of the ‘unknown’ is research.
The word research is combination of “re” and “search,” which
means a systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from
already existing facts.
It is basically search for truth.
Research contributes significantly to the progress of the nation
as well as an individual with commercial, social, and
educational advantages. Research is an important parameter to
judge the development of any nation.
THREE DAY INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR
Research Scholars of CEG, ACTech, MIT, SAP Campuses (28.03.2022 -30.03.2022)

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Researchis as old as human civilization.
The progress from ‘Stone Age’ to the present ‘Global
Village’ is a result of one or the other kind of research
people have conducted.
STONE AGE GLOBAL VILLAGE
Research

4. IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
•Ourknowledgeislimitedandanumberofproblemsneedtobe
solvedindifferentfieldsofstudy.Veryoftenweidentifyavacuumin
ourknowledgeandtrytoaddressitbyaskingrelatedquestions.
Researchthroughsystematicstudymakesavailableavarietyof
methodswhichhelpinfindingsolutions.
•Researchisregardedasanobjective,methodical,well-
determinedscientificmethodofinvestigation.Throughresearch
astockofthecurrentscenarioistakenanditguidesfordecision
makingforthefuture.
•Wecarryoutourmundanedailytasksonthebasisofourcommon
sense.However,thismaynotbethecorrectapproach.Wewillhave
tofindoutwhatisthebestunderthecurrentsituationsand
researchservesthistaskthebest.

5. IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
•Anotherangleofresearchisthatithelpstogatherinformation.The
findingscanberecordedandthenanalyzedtojudgethevalidityof
theinformation
•Researchisasystematicinvestigationintoandstudyofmaterials
andsources.Ithelpstopursueyourinterests,learnsomethingnew,
honeyourproblemsolvingskillsandcomeoutwithresultsthatcan
contributetoenhancementofknowledge
•Practiceofresearch,addsdepthtoresearchpapersasstudentsare
keptabreastofthelatestinformation.Throughlearningfromreal
worldcasestudiesandbyseekingtheguidanceoffacultymembers
helpstudents’secureuptodateinformation

6. Why Research is Necessary and Valuable in
Our Daily Lives
It's a tool for building knowledge and
facilitating learning. It's a means to
understand issues and increase public
awareness. It helps us succeed in business. It
allows us to disprove lies and support truths.
Research

7. 82% of the 100 tallest
buildings are either
concrete or composite.
Concrete vs. Composite
Source: CTBUH
Why Research is Necessary and Valuable in Our Daily Lives
1930 –EmphireState Building –205 kg/m
2
1950 to 1990 –was possible to build 100 storeybuilding
with no more than 147 kg/m
2

8. Tall Buildings in India
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1World One 2018 442 m Mumbai
2Three Sixty West Tower B 2017 361 m Mumbai
3PalaisRoyale - 320 m Mumbai
4Omkar1973 WorliTower B 2017 320 m Mumbai
5LokhandwalaMinerva 2017 307 m Mumbai
6BrysBuzz 2017 300 m Greater
Noida
7Supernova Spira 2017 300 m Noida
8Omkar1973 WorliTower A 2017 300 m Mumbai
9Indiabulls Sky Suites 2017 291 m Mumbai
10IndiabullsSky Forest 2017 281 m Mumbai
The first
skyscraper
built in
Chennai,
1959

9. Multi-storey buildings in Chennai

10. Design of Tall Buildings
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Steel Buildings
•Innovative Design Concepts (Force Based Design -Displacement Based Design -
Performance Based Design)
•Use of high-strength low-alloy steels
•Increased use of welding compared to bolting –saving 8 to 15% of steel
•Increased use of composite construction
•Application of computers for analysis & Design
•A reduction in weight of other construction materials like partition and curtain walls
Concrete Buildings
•Use of high-strength concrete
•Use of lightweight aggregate
•Use of high-strength steel reinforcement
•Use of the state-of-the-art design methods
•Increased use of mechanical couplers in reinforcement for transferring both
compression and tensile forces
•Use of welded cage for column ties, beam stirrups, etc. which reduces the amount
of steel reinforcement
Possible because of Research in material behaviour, Computer
technology Hardware & Software and Structural Analysis

11. Basic Characteristics of Research
1.Research is a systematic and critical investigation.
2.It aims at certain discovery of new facts and their correct
information.
3.It can also be a revision of accepted laws or theories in the light of
discovery of new facts.
4.It can be a practical application of new or revised conclusions or
theories or laws.
5.Research is an objective inquiry with an open-mind.
6.Research is directed towards a solution to a problem.
7.It is a study of cause and effect.
8.It follows a definite (Scientific) method or procedure.
9.It is some genuine contribution to the knowledge.
10.It can be a new insight, a new relationship that may lead to a new
frame of reference.

12. Thesis
A thesis is a product of research.
A thesis should not be:
An imitation
A repetition
A compilation
An emotional appeal
A biased document, guided by patriotism, implied
propaganda etc.

13. Research Degrees
Much of the research conducted in our country
is for the purpose of acquiring a degree of a
university, either M.Phil. M.S. or Ph.D.
Research is also conducted to write a research
paper or a research article.
In fact, post-doctoral research in the same
subject area is a significant contribution to the
growth of knowledge.

14. Types of Research
Broad classification is ‘Pure’ research and ‘Applied’
research. It is also called ‘Basic’ and ‘Applied’ research.
Pure or basic research is in the form of principles, ideas
and concepts.
Mercury, if given heat can expand is a pure research; and
thermometer is its application for practical use. Here the
investigator applies the abstract principle or a theory for the
practical purpose.

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Framework for Good Academic
Research Practices
Research Design
Conduct of Research
Research Dissemination

16. Research Design
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1.Planning
◼Describe the research objectives and rationale
◼Develop a project plan with milestones, roles, and responsibilities
◼Ensure the viability of the study in view of resources expertise,
facilities, funding
◼Keep abreast with the relevant regulatory, ethical, organizational,
and other guidelines
◼Seek requisite licenses, approvals and permissions in advance
2.ResearchQuestions and Documentation
◼Formulation of the research question requires: Consultation with
experts , An understanding of relevant theories, the available
data & records, and relevant literature.

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3.LiteratureReview
◼It involves using the ideas in the literature to ensure an understanding of earlier research, their
methodological approach, and contributions. A literature review also serves the important
function of preventing the duplication of research and redundant publication
◼Essential steps in a literature review involve:
◼Framing research question in terms of the existing literature.
◼Consulting relevant databases and texts for the search.
◼Listing relevant keywords and phrases, as well as known key references.
◼Ensuring search results are easily retrievable and traceable.
◼Revising the original research question, if necessary.
4.Data, ResearchMethods, and Analytical Approach
◼It is important to keep the following questions in mind:
◼Is the choice of research techniques defensible, for instance, supported by the existing
literature?
◼Is the selected method appropriate for the discipline and nature of data?
◼Are the selected methods appropriate for answering the research questions?
◼Will the results obtained by the selected methods be reproducible?
◼Do the selected methods lead to results that can be easily and uniformly interpreted?

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Selection of
research problem

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Framework for Good Academic
Research Practices
Research Design
Conduct of Research
Research Dissemination

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Conducting Research
Research Execution, Documentation, and Data Storage
◼Clear data ownership and accountability.
◼Access restrictions with appropriate protocols to ensure safety and privacy.
◼Data integrity by using a copy of the original data.
◼Careful and reliable data collection, storage, and retrieval.
Checks for Plagiarism, Falsification, Fabrication, and Misrepresentation
Plagiarism:
◼Copying text from another author without appropriate permission or attribution and
acknowledgement.
◼Copying someone else’s research ideas.
◼Redoing other people’s research and representing it as one’s own without referring to the original
work.
Collaboration and Authorship
◼Team science often brings different and complementary perspectives, skills, and competencies to
a project
◼One of the most contentious areas of collaborations is the attribution of credit and authorship of
the research report and subsequent research publications and presentations
Intellectual Property

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Research at Anna University

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Framework for Good Academic
Research Practices
Research Design
Conduct of Research
Research Dissemination

23. Dissemination
Selection of the Right Medium for Publication
◼Research findings are truly impactful only when publicly shared and
communicated
◼Peer-reviewed journals are among the key channels for research dissemination
Choosing the Right Journal for Publication
Checklist for selecting an appropriate journal
◼Do the aims and scope of the journal match that of the research?
◼Has the journal published articles of similar nature?
◼What is the journal peer review process?
◼Does the journal reach the relevant audience?
Translation of Research
Scientific discoveries are regularly translated into applications to benefit humanity.
Good practices to be followed in ensuring efficient transfer of academic research
findings to real-life application are:
◼Focus on research that is aimed at real world problems.
◼Use of experimental tools and techniques that are time-saving and inexpensive
without jeopardizing rigouror high quality.
◼Use of widely available materials and components, feasible on a large scale, and
pose minimum hazard to life and the environment to aid manufacturing.
◼Maintenance of complete records of all experimentation, surveys, and so on, so
that technologies can be reliably and efficiently scaled up.

24. Research at Anna University
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25. Qualities of a Good Researcher
1.A Good Reader
2.Research Temperament-Research is a kind of ‘pursuit’ and without
curiosity one cannot ‘pursue’ the matter uptoits logical end.
3.Capacity and Willingness for Hard Work
4.Motivation
5.Intellectual Discipline
6.Imagination
7.Sense of Relevance
8.Scientific Attitude
9.Language skills
10.Courage

26. CFR-What is its Role?
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As a coach, CFR encourages and enables a culture
of research integrity and provides training.
As enforcer, it monitors research activity for
potential malfeasance and acts swiftly, with fairness
and tact, when it notices or has instances of
research misconduct brought to its attention.

27. Interaction with CFR
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28. Students Portal
Scholar’s login and
Query Screen shots
•User Friendly Query Clearance
•All Q&A are recorded
•Reduces Time delay
•Reduce Phone Enquiry &
complaints
•FAQ added
•Publication details -database

29. CFR TEAM
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MEMBERS

30. References
1.Guidance Document, GOOD ACADEMIC RESEARCH PRACTICES,
September 2020, University Grants Commission, BahadurShah Zafar
Marg, New Delhi 110002
2.Deshpande.H.V., Research in Literature and Language: Philosophy,
Areas and Methodology,
3.Kothari.C.R., Research Methodology, Methods & Techniques, New Age
International Publishers, New Delhi

31. Thanks & Best Wishes