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Dr.C.G.Sreenivasa
Assistant Professor & MBA Coordinator
Department of Industrial & Production Engineering
University B.D.T College of Engineering(A Constituent College of VTU, Belgaum)
Davangere – 577 004
Research Skills
� Which subject to choose ?
� How to approach and select the guide ?
� Which institute is good ?
� How to carryout literature survey ?
� How to identify research problem ?
� What is journal paper ?
� How to understand journal paper ?
� How to obtain journal papers ?
� What is impact factor ?
� Which journal is easy or difficult ?
� Is there any one to discuss with me ?
Basic Questions
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� The word research derives from the
French recherche, from rechercher
� "chercher" means "to search”, its literal
meaning is 'to investigate thoroughly'
Research DefinedD
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Research Importance in Recent Years
� Teaching institute to Research institute
� AICTE 6th pay scale
� Career advancement / Promotion
� Assessing quality of faculty
� Recognition
� Competition
� Publish or Perish
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� Teacher of philosophy (Latin)
� Universities of Europe in the middle ages (5th-15th
century) generally placed all academic disciplinesoutside the professional fields of theology,medicine and law under the broad heading of"philosophy" ("natural philosophy" when referringto science).
Origin of Ph.D.D
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The first Ph.D. degree was awarded in Paris in
the year 1150, but not until the early 19th century
did the term "Ph.D. degree" acquire its modern
meaning as the highest academic doctoral
degree, (university practice in Germany)
The first Ph.D.
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� Prior to the 19th century professional doctoraldegrees could only be awarded in theology (ThD),law (JD), or medicine (MD).
� In 1861, Yale University adopted the German practice(first introduced in the 19th century at the FriedrichWilhelm University in Berlin) of granting the degree toyounger students who had completed a prescribedcourse of graduate study and successfully defendeda thesis/dissertation containing original research inscience or in the humanities.
Ph.D. in modern sense
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� Josiah Willard Gibbs, who earned a doctorate inengineering from Yale University in 1863. Hewas the first person to earn such a degree in theUnited States.
The First Ph.D. in Engineering
Gibbs' phase rule: F = C – P + 2
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Start Point / IdeaD
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� Research begins with a problem.
This problem need not be Earth-Shaking
� Identifying this problem can actually be the hardest part of research
� In general, good research problem should:
Address an important question
Advance knowledge
Starting Research
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Sources of Research Problems
Internet
Flat-screen monitors
DVD
CD-ROM
Drive-through restaurants
Fax machines
3 1/2” Floppy disks
Color printers
� Observation
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Sources of Research Problems
� Observation
� Literature Reviews
� Professional Conferences
� Experts
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Division of Research Work
Experiments
Case Study
Modeling
Algorithm etc.
Writing Paper
Thesis Compilation
Preparing ppt
Graphs, Tables etc.
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Types of research papers
� Literature review papers
� Experimental / Theoretical research papers
� Application oriented research papers
� Research papers for practitioners
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Leading Journal Publishers
Publishing
company
Founded in the
year
Country of
origin
Journal
(One Example)
John Wiley 1807 US POM
Taylor and
Francis
1852 UK IJPR
Elsevier 1880 Netherlands IJPE
Springer 1950 US IJAMT
Emerald 1967 UK JMTM
Inderscience 1979 Switzerland IJMR
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Reference
Harvard Style
� Giving credit to the authors
� Back support (ex. Lawyer)
� Sir name of the author has to be mentioned while referring
� Example
Investigation on achieving ……………..
Sachin Tendulkar1, Mahendra Singh Dhoni 2, Sourav Ganguly 3
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, …………………..
ABSTRACT
During the recent year, the competition is intensified due to the globalization ......................................
� Case 1: for two authors: Tendulkar and Dhoni (2012)
� Case 2: more than two authors: Tendulkar et al. (2012)
� Tendulkar, S, Dhoni, M.S and Ganguly, S. (2012), Investigation on achieving
……….., Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 9, No.1, pp.196-215.
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Understanding Paper
� Journal / Conference papers
� Purpose
� Design / Methodology / Approach
� Findings
� Originality
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Paper Structure
Title of the paper
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Literature Survey
3. Module of your research work (Experiment, Theoretical, etc.)
4. Results and Discussion
5. Conclusion
Acknowledgement
Reference
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Writing Literature Review Paper
Reference Management Software's Year
http://www.refworks.com 2001
http://www.citeulike.org 2004
http://www.zotero.org 2005
http://www.mendeley.com 2008
Tentative
Title
Paper
Structure
Collect
Papers
Identify
Research
Gaps
Conclusion
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Modules of Research Work
• Investigation
• Write Paper
Module 1
• Investigation
• Write Paper
Module 2• Investigation
• Write Paper
Module 3
Paper StructureIMPORTANTD
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Writing Paper
Tentative
Title
Paper
Structure
Module 1
Work
Results
and Discussion
Conclusion
and Limitation
� Show it to your Guide/friends/faculty/proof readers
� Submit the paper
For example: P2.3 for Conference and P2.7 for Journal
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Introduction Vs Conclusion
Introduction:
General to Specific
Conclusion:
Specific to General
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Structured Abstract
Purpose
Design/methodology/approach
Findings
Originality / Value
� Research limitations
� Practical implications
� Social implications
If applicable
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Meaning:
� Copying
� Close imitation
� Steal and publish others work
Plagiarism
www.ithenticate.comwww.checkforplagiarism.netwww.duplichecker.comwww.plagiarismsoftware.netwww.turnitin.com
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Chapter 2• Literature Survey
Chapter 3
• Module 1
• Module 2
Chapter 4
• Module 3
• Module 4
Chapter 5• Results and Discussion
Chapter 6• Conclusion
Chapter 1
Thesis Compilation
No. of papers
1
1
1
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Total: 5 or More
•Introduction
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Mistake / Misconception During Research
� www.google.com / www.scholar.gmail.com
� Writing wrong statements
� Should I disclose my research problem to others ?
� Sending same paper to 2 or more journals
� Sending two papers to same journal
� Harsh reply for reviewer comments
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Proof Reading
� Do not confuse reader
� Consistency
� References
� Appendix
� Verbs: Past tense / Present tense
� Research Scholar / Friends / Professional type setters
� Research Scholar / Guide / Professional proof readers
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Examiners
� You will be facing minimum 10 examiners for getting your Ph.D.
� Highest cited reference in your thesis may be your examiner
� Indian Examiner
� Foreign Examiner
� Its good if Guide has taken consent from examiners
� Candidate should not contact examiners
� Ensure confidential letters sealed before submitting to University
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Frustration During Research
� Do not stop communicating with family and friends
� Meet positive attitude research scholars
� Present papers in conferences
� Take a break
� Celebrate festivals
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Caution
� Do not let down your Guide in front of others
� Do not supersede your Guide in meetings and presentations
� Do not criticize your Guide in knowledge while discussion
� Do not imitate your Guide in front of others
� Do not always trigger your Guide to discuss your Ph.D. problem
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Pre-Cautions
� Be punctual and honest
� Take appointment for discussing your Ph.D. problem
� If possible help your Guide in academic / non-academic activities
� If possible join with your Guide for refreshments
� Discuss the topics other than your research
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Conclusion
� 21st century faculty/student have to Publish or Perish
� Think before you commit Subject and Guide
� Be Proactive
� Systematic planning with patience yields better results
� Research = Investigations (50%) + Presentations (50%)
� Research Kills, those who do not practice
Research Skills
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Limitations
� Delayed response and publication time of journal
� Research supervisor availability
� Facility for conducting research
� Finance
� Procurement time of equipment / accessories etc.
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References
� Devadasan, S.R (2010), Preparation of Research Paper in Internationally
Acceptable Format, Seminar on Research Methodology, PSG College of
Technology, Coimbatore
� Prakasan, K (2009), Why & How of Research and Research Concepts,
Seminar on Research Methodology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
� www.google.co.in
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Acknowledgement
Dr.S.R.Devadasan
Professor
Department of Production Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore – 641 004
Tamil Nadu
Dr.S.Basavarajappa
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University BDT College of Engineering
Davangere – 577 004
Karnataka
Dr.B.Ramesh
Professor & Special Officer
VTU, E-Learning Center
Sathagalli Layout, Outer Ring Road
Mysore – 570 019
Karnataka
Dr.C.G.Sreenivasa, UBDTCE, Davangere
Dr.C.G.Sreenivasa, UBDTCE, Davangere