Two weeks Capacity Building Workshop for faculty members of Social Sciences and Humanities
Date: 13-th January to 25th February, 2014
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
National Institute of Technology
Rourkela – 769 008 (Odisha)
ICSSR Sponsored Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty Members
of Social Science and Humanities
On
“Applications of Quantitative and Qualitative Technique in Social Sciences and Humanities Research”
13th January-25th January, 2014
INTRODUCTION
In this era of globalization, Indian education is passing through a significant phase where
teachers are learning various theories and techniques for effective teaching. Capacity building or
development is the process whereby individuals, groups, and organisations enhance their abilities
to mobilize and use resources in order to achieve their objectives on a sustainable basis. The
resource situation of social science research is varied. Some enjoy relatively large and welldeveloped
support for social science research capacity from government, industry and
international network of collaborators, while others have very limited resources. There are many
pressing issues in this regard. Are there enough researchers with the necessary education and
professional skills to conduct research? Do they have the ability to identify research themes that
are relevant to society, and to develop research questions? Do they possess, do they have the
necessary skills to develop research proposals? Can they lead research teams, and communicate
research results to improve public understanding? Can they inform / debate and advise policy?
Capacity development programs challenge these needs to be looked into and it is necessary to
provide inputs in order to improve their capacities of research.
Since the universities are involved in research at various levels, there is a pressing need to train
the young researchers of universities who can complete quality research in time. The young
teachers also need to be encouraged to take up research at various levels which will contribute to
policy making and decision making to various organizations concerned with inclusive
development. Faculty members from the state/central universities and colleges will be benefitted
from this capacity building workshop. The progamme is also helpful to newly joined faculties
who do not have much exposure in current research and teaching.
OBJECTIVES
o To facilitate the understanding of the basic quantitative and qualitative research methods in social science research.
o To develop the capacity for conceptualising and writing research proposals.
o To enhance skills of preparing an appropriate research design including - conducting an overview of literature, formulating research questions and hypotheses, collection of information and analysis,
o To enhance the awareness for writing a research paper for publication.
o To develop the capacity for planning and writing a book.
o To update the skill for writing grant applications.
o To make them understand basic Econometrics, panel data handling and analysis.
o To provide hands-on experience of SPSS, and E-Views for Econometrics and Time Series Analysis
o To make them aware as to how qualitative and quantitative techniques through econometrics, time series and panel data can be used in classroom teaching and research
o To provide ideas about upcoming researchable areas using advance methodology.
FOCUS
The Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for faculty members on Applications of Quantitative and Qualitative Technique in Social Sciences and Humanities Research is aimed at
providing knowledge of essential tools and techniques through classroom exercises with
practical data. With the knowledge of operation of computer software packages like SPSS,
STATA and E-Views, the teachers, can link classroom teaching with research and self generated new knowledge.
TOPICS FOR WORKSHOP
o Meaning and aspects of research
o Research Design
o Field Research
o Observation and Case Study
o Interview
o Survey Method and Sampling, Basic Quantitative Analysis
o Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Data
o Politics of Research
o Focus on Qualitative or Quantitative/ Research
o Qualitative Research
o Quantitative Research
o Academic Writing
o Ethics in Academic Writing
o Structure
o Elements of writing
o Research Proposal
o Publication Process
PEDAGOGY
Combination of expert lecture and hands on training sessions on qualitative methods of research
as well as qualitative techniques through Software’s like SPSS, E-Views, and STATA etc.
FOR WHOM
The workshop is designed for faculty members in social science and humanities having less than/
up to five years of teaching experience and who are currently involved in teachings and research
in social science and humanities of Central/ state Institution/ University Department, etc.
PARTICIPANTS
Maximum of 30 participants will be shortlisted for this Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop
on “Applications of Quantitative and Qualitative Technique in Social Sciences and Humanities
Research”. The committee will select the participant on the basis of their teaching and research
experience. The committee decision on selection of participant is final and binding. The selected
participant will be provided the two III A/C train fare in the shortest route. Local travel
allowance won’t be given to participants. Participant will be also provided food and lodging
facilities in double sharing basis in first come first serve in institute guest house (South Block Guest House).
BENEFITS
The workshop is to enable the participants to learn the important tools and methods of social
science research. The workshop is also aimed at answering the questions such as how the project
proposal can be written and executed; how can risk and uncertainty be minimized in projects,
and so on.
HOW TO APPLY?
Interested applicants need to apply on the prescribed enclosed format which must be duly
endorsed by the Head of the Department/Institution. Duly filled applications with a recent
passport size photo should be sent along with a demand draft (DD) of Rs. 500. DD should be
taken on any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Continuing Education, NIT, Rourkela,” payable
at SBI, REC Campus Branch, Rourkela (Code: 2109) and send by Speed Post only addressed
to: Dr. Narayan Sethi, Programme Co-Director and Asst. Professor, Dept. of Humanities
and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, Pin-769008,
India. However, one scanned copy of all the documents/requirements may also be sent through
Email to the Programme director or co-director as an advance copy. Nevertheless, the candidate
will be considered for final short listing only after receiving the hard copy of all the documents
within stipulated time period through speed post only. Applications received after the stipulated
last date will not be considered. Participants will get e-mail confirmation about their
participation.
RESOURCE PERSONS
Resources persons are eminent and accomplished scholars drawn from reputed institutions.
CERTIFICATE
The participants will be provided certificates on successful completion of the programme.
VENUE
Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences,
National Institute of Technology (NIT),
Rourkela, Odisha,
Pin-769008, India
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receiving the application: 25th November, 2013,
Arrival for the Programme: 12th January 2014, Afternoon or Evening
Workshop Date: 13th January-25th January, 2014
Confirmation to participants about their Participation: 5th December, 2013
Participants have to confirm about their participation: 10th December, 2013
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences has been functioning as a full-fledged
department since the inception of the institute catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate
students. The faculty has wide experience in research, communicating with students of diverse
background and in imparting education on Interpersonal skills to students of widely differing
abilities.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, is an institute of national importance for
imparting higher education in India. It is fully funded by the Government of India and is
devoted to teaching, research and innovation in various branches of studies. With a reputation
for excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the goal of the institute is on
research, innovation and creating intellectual property of global standard. The institute is
spread over 262 hectares of lush green picturesque landscape, against a hilly backdrop,
creating a tranquil environment within a completely residential campus for students and
faculty.
HOW TO REACH NIT ROURKELA
En route Howarh – Mumbai main line of South Eastern Railway, it is well connected by
railway service network with the rest of India and also by inter- and intra-state bus services.
Rourkela railway station is approximately 6 kms from NIT Campus.
Contact Addresses:
Program Director:
Prof. Bhaswati Patnaik
Associate Professor (Psychology)
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769 008
Contact Nos. (0661) 2462693 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Program Co-Director:
Dr. Narayan Sethi
Assistant Professor (Economics)
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769 008
Contact Nos. (0661) 2462694 (O)
Email: [email protected]
For more information please visit institute website: www.nitrkl.ac.in
* The information in this annoucement was sent by Khwairakpam Rakesh (PhD Scholar School of Social sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences) who can be contacted at khulakpakh(at)gmail(dot)com
This Post is uploaded on December 04, 2013
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