About the Course Objective of the Course

TEN DAYS Research provides us new domain of knowledge, The objective of this course is to provide an overview
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE new theories and laws, solution to a problem and of the quantitative & qualitative research methods,
FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARS/FACULTY IN open new areas of thought. Further, it has the assist immersion in specific techniques, and engage
SOCIAL SCIENCES potential to question and analyze the existing the participants with the key debates in the area,
(29th August to 08th Sept., 2024) theories in accordance to the present including those that argue on the essential unity of the
circumstances. Hence it is pertinent for educational logic of inference across research methods—
Sponsored By professionals and researchers to be acquainted with qualitative as well as quantitative. The workshop will
Indian Council of Social Science Research the process of research i.e. research methodology. also introduce the participants to the key texts in the
New Delhi
It is worth mentioning that research is a systematic area of thematic focus, and introduce them to the
process and the knowledge of research approach of qualitative as well as quantitative research
methodology help to understand what to do in methods, specific tools, and techniques of data
specific situation. Therefore, it is very much organization and analysis.
important for a researcher to know all the aspects
and steps of research process in order to make it Course Coverage
systematic to a greater degree and hence, to stop the
question to the reliability and validity of his/her Broadly, the course intends to deal with a variety
work. This Training Course on Research of analytical research methods used in social sciences
Methodology will make the young researcher and allied studies, with particular emphasis on the
Jointly Organized By implementation of these methods. In addition, the
Department of Geography & familiar with the various aspects, tools and steps of
conducting social science research. The participants will also be introduced how to use the
Department of Sociology
Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh participants will be introduced to various methods software like SPSS and NVIVO for data analysis. The
of doing research i.e. quantitative, qualitative as details of the topics to be covered have been given
Course Director well as mixed method approach. Hands-on sessions below:
Dr. Mohd Taqi
will be conducted using Microsoft Excel, SPSS,  Meaning, Objectives & Types of Research,
Assistant Professor
GIS and NVIVO. The programme will emphasize Research Approaches, Problem identification
Department of Geography
Mob: +91-8826726735 on the variety of tools and techniques of research and formulations of Research Question;
Email: taqizaik@gmail.com methods used in social science studies. Alongside,  Research Design, Selection of research topic,
Course Co-Director the project assessment techniques will be Review of Literature;
Dr. Jaffar Ali Khan discussed. The present program on Research  Concept and history of fieldwork, Stages of
Senior Assistant Professor Methodology will help participants in realizing and fieldwork – selecting a research setting, gaining
Department of Sociology
analyzing their full potential to contribute and access.
Mob: +91-8082892690
Email: jaffargdck@gmail.com achieve the best result in their personal growth and
growth of education Institutions.
  Quantitative and Qualitative Research registration form and required documents may please Chief Patron
Methods, Survey Method and Sampling, be sent through email at taqizaik@gmail.com or
Prof. S. K. Mehta
uploaded in google link given below:
Basic Quantitative Analysis, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,
https://forms.gle/k7eFswjAEVePGaMG9
 Ethics in Social Science Research. The following enclosures are to be uploaded in University of Ladakh
 Academic Writing, Papers for Journals, Google link: Patron
Preparation of Reports. i. Filled Registration form (duly forwarded by the
 Ethics in Academic Writing. Ph.D. Supervisor and Head of the Ms. Kaneez Fatima
Department/Institution with the signature and Rector,
 Structure of Paper, Report and Book, Elements
seal) down Kargil Campus,
of writing, e-library training University of Ladakh
ii. Ph.D. registration/supportive documents.
 Research Proposal, writing a research iii. A brief write-up on their research area in 200
proposal, field visit & data collection Organizing Committee
words.
 Analysis of data using SPSS and NVIVO * Candidates who have already attended a similar Dr. Mehboob Ali
software. program need not apply. Participants are required Asst. Professor, Department of CS & IT,
to bring their Laptop for practical sessions. University of Ladakh
Eligibility Criteria for Participants
Registration Fee Dr. Stanzin Shakya
All Faculty and registered Ph.D. Research Scholars Asst. Professor, Department of English,
in recognized Indian university/Research Institute There is no registration fee for the selected University of Ladakh
participants
from any branch of Social Sciences can apply for Dr. Mohd Salim
this Research Methodology Course. Accommodation & Travel Allowance Asst. Professor, Department of EVS,
University of Ladakh
Intake Accommodation on sharing will be provided to the
outstation participants only. Travel allowance by Mr. Anwar Hussain
The maximum intake for the Course shall be 30 seats shortest distance (3 class AC return train fare or bus Asst. Professor, Department of CS & IT,
(20 for out station and 10 for local). The selection fare only) will be reimbursed to the outstation University of Ladakh
will be made on first come first serve basis. Further, participants up to a maximum of Rs. 1000 as per the
priority will be given to the participants belonging to Important Dates & Venue
ICSSR guidelines. To claim the travel allowance,
Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the participants from the participants must present their original tickets.  Last date for receiving the application:
neighbouring states. Notification for selected 11th August 2024
candidates will be communicated through the  Publication of Selected Candidates:
registered email. Important Links
14th August 2024
How to Apply
Registration Link:  Deadline of Confirmation from the Participants:
https://forms.gle/k7eFswjAEVePGaMG9 17th August 2024
Interested candidates may apply to Course Director  Announcement of Final List: 20th August 2024
by filling up the application form on or before 11th For Application and Recommendation Form:
August, 2024. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L-vK- Venue: University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus,
The application form is available in the Google link. jQtkERJ6cUTLN3wDWDmk2fNR6L- Saliskote (Khumbatahng), Kargil, UT Ladakh.
The shortlisted participants will be informed by 14th /view?usp=sharing
August, 2024. A duly filled soft copy of the