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Indian Council ofSocial Science Research
Sponsored Ten Day Workshop on
Research Methodologyfor Visually Impaired M. Phil./Ph.D./PDF Scholars
(9th January to 19th January 2019)
Organize yDr. B.R. Ambedkar Cen ral Library
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067
(India) r' •• " ••••
Venue:Committee Room, Mezanine Floor,
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar entral Library, JNU, New Delhi
About Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehrll University has the vision and ideas since 1969. In the Indian academic landscape the university hascreated a grand place. The very Nehrllvian objectives embedded in the founding of the Unil'ersity, national integration,social justice, secularism, the democratic way of life, international understanding and scientific approach to the problems of society had built into it constant and energetic endeavour to renew knowledge through self-questioning.
The JNU campus is a microcosm of the Indian nation, drawing students from every nook and corner of the country lindfrom every group and stratum of society. To make sure that this is so, annllal admission tests are simultaneously held at37 centres spread across the length and breadth of the country, and special care is taken to draw students from the underpril'ileged castes and ethical groups by reserving 22.5 per cent of seats for them. Overseas students form some 10 percent of the annual intake. Students' hostels and blocks of faculty residences are interspersed witll one another, underlining the I,i ion of a large Indian faillily.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
The Central Library is knowledge hub of Jawaharlal Nehru University, It provides comprehensive access to books, jour/Ials, theses and dissertations, reports, surveys covering diverse disciplines. Established in 1969, it incorporates the library of the prestigious Indian School of International Studies which was later merged with Jawaharlal ehru University. The J U Library is a depository of all Govt. publications and publications of some important International Organizations like WHO, European Union, United Nations and its allied agencies etc. Jawaharlal ehru Universit) Campus,
ew Delhi. The ine Storey Library building is surrounded by lush, glossy green trees on the natural landscape of Aravali Hills. It is the tallest tower of the Campus.
Workshop for Visually Impaired M. Phil./Ph. D./PDF Scholars
The Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Nell' Delhi has been endeavoring to provide information servit'es toits academic comlllunity at its best. To serve the Visually Impaired (VI) students and support them in the academic programs, the Central Library has created and maintained infrastructure keeping their requirement in planning and implementation. J U is working to achieve its objective of creating a barrier free campus for per 0/1 with I'ariou disabilities. The library has specifically a separate unit for VI students named 'Hellen Keller Unit.
At prese/lt in the library, the Helen Keller Unit has 20 computers, 20 scanllers, 2 Braille Printers, and other equipmentfor people with visual disabilities. Software such as JA WS, Kurzweil and other assistive tecJlllologies (software) supportthe reading, writing and learning for visually challenged researchers/ students by converting print or electronic text tospeech. At present, these facilities are availed of by around 70 visually impaired researchers/stude"ts (B.A., M.A.,M.Phil. & Ph.D.) of various disciplines enrolled ill the University. The Helen Keller Unit of Central Library, JUhasalso exte"ded its services to all Schools and Centres of the U"iversity. The library also provides Digital Voice Recorders & CD-ROMs to visually challenged researchers/stude"ts for their research use. To provide informatio" and gil'e assistance to all visually impaired students, the Central Library is continuously organizing orientatio"s and learning programmes. Tllis helps researchers and students stay abreast with the latest developments i/I their field. The basic aimof the Central Library, J U is to reach out to all the researchers/students with disabilities wherever they are and toprovide them the best technological support ill achieving their set goals. The present system, facilities and "ew additions to the system and services at the Helen Keller Unit of Central Library, J Uand other nell' facilities will be provided to I'isually impaired Faculty of the University.
To induce more confidence for the research Ivork, howing research methodologies a"d techniques ill the visually impaired M. PhiI.lPh.D.lPDF Scholars, the workshop has goal to provide edllcatio" related with research. The designingof workshop includes the topics, concepts a"d methods which will enrich the knowledge of participants. To educateabout the theoretical tools, tecilllicalmethods aud "ewer developments in tools and techniques, a systematic scheduleis planned. Since the VI M. PhiI.lPh.D.lPDF Scholars require teaching methods other than routi"e methods, so theworkshop will be different. The participants will also find other suitable topics such as plagiarism avoidance as wellas detectio", use of reference management tools etc.
Objectives:
•To enable the participants, dejine research problem, developing an approach to research problem and selection ofsllitable research design.
•To impart capabilitiesfor formlliation and testing ofhypothesis based on the nahtre ofresearch.
• To comprehend appropriateness ofstatistical software packagesfor analysing research data.
• To enable the participants to understand report writing and writing research proposals.
• To make aware the participants about latest trends in social science research discipline.
Workshop Course contents:
The following concepts and topics will be covered in the workshop.
1. introwlction to research methodology, basics ofresearch and its types
2. Research Methodology, Research Design
3. Qualitative- Quantitative research techniques wId basics ofempirical research
4. Sampling techniques, data collection tools, hypothesesformulation
5. Descriptive statistics, introduction to SPSS
6. Plagiarism, Research ethics andgeneral principals
7. Reference Management Software, Features andfilllctionalities
8. Demonstration ofPlagiarism Sofhl'are
9. Hands-On Practice on Plagiarism sofhvare and Reference Management Software
Who can participate!
Registered M. Phil.IPh.D.lPDFScholars (Visllally Impaired) ofany recognized Illdialllliliversitylresearch illstitllte ill allY brallCh ofSocial Sciellceswould be illvitedfor this training workshop.
How to apply?
• Candidates desirillg to attend the Research Methodology Workshop have to jill the requisite Application Form attached below alld submit to theCourse Direc10r throngh Email (Soft Copy) or by post or by hand. A copy ofRecent Bio-Data also has to be submitted alollg with the applicationform, so as to reach us latest by November 26th, 2018.• The applications should beforwarded by the Head! DeanlResearch Supervisor ofthe University ofthe Concemed Applicant.• Applicants have to submit anote highlighting the present status ofIheir research work dilly recommended by the Supe'1Iisor.• It may be noled that as per ICSSR Guidelines, preference would be given to scholars from the University
Note:
Registration fee: 0registration feeTravel: Outstation participants are eligiblefor sleeper class train or actual bus fare subject to amaximum ofRs.}0001- per participant, which maybe increased as per availability offilllds. Reimbursementshall be made only on submission ofcOltjirmed Irain tickets or original bus tickets. a localconveyance II'ould be reimbursed.Board and Lodging: Only outstation participants would be provided modestfacilities for stay andfood 011 their request. Local participallts would beprovided lunch and tea/snacks dllring the programme break. Accompanyingperson would have to bear the travel,food and lodging charges all their
oll'n.
For more details contact:
Dr. Manorama TripathiLibrarian
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library,Jawaharlal ehru niversity, New Delbi-110067
Dr. Shiva KanaujiaCourse Director
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library,Jawaharlal Nehru University, New DeIhi-110067
Mob. No. [email protected]
Mr. K.N. RaoCo-Course Director
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library,Jawaharlal Nehru University, ew Delhi-110067
Mob. No. 7838756889: 011-26704546 (Off.)[email protected]:[email protected]
ADDRESS FOR SUBMIITING APPLICATION:
Dr. ShivaKanaujia,Deputy Librarian & Course DirectorDr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library,
Jawaharlal ehru University, ew Delhi-llo067 (India)Ph. o. 011-26704546, 26704538
[email protected]@mail.jnu.ac.in
Important datesLast date to apply: 26th November, 2018Notification ofacceptance: 7th December, 2018Workshop Dates: 09th January 2019 to 19th January 2019
ICSSR
Sponsored Ten Day Workshop on ‘Research Methodology for Visually Impaired M. Phil./Ph.D./PDF
Scholars’ (9th January to 19th January 2019)
Organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
REGISTRATION FORM (Registration form should reach on or before November 26th, 2018)
1. Name (Mr. /Mrs. /Ms.): __________________________________________________ 2. Gender (Male/Female): _______________________ 3. Category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST):_______________________________________________ 4. Subject with Specialization: _______________________________________________ 5. Date of Ph.D. Registration Number: _____________________________________ 6. Title of Ph.D. Thesis: _____________________________________ _______________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Educational Qualifications: M.Phil/Ph.D./PDF _________________________________ 8. Address for Communication: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Tel: _________________ email: _____________________Mobile:___________________ 9. Name/Address of the Research Institute/University/College: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Tel: _________________ email: ________________________________________________ 10. Accommodation Required (Yes / No): _______________________________________ _ I am here by submitting my application form along with Photograph and duly forwarded Head/Dean/Research Supervisor of the department. Place: _____________ Date: _____________
Signature of the Participant
Recommendation of Head/Dean/Research Supervisor
With signature and seal