Term Paper Presentation I

Paper Code: 
MCA 229
Credits: 
02
Periods/week: 
02
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will enable the students to

  1. Define and utilize various sources to gather data for a research paper.
  2. Organize ideas; write annotated bibliographies, and thesis statements.
  3. Understand how to develop outlines for research papers. 
  4. Complete a rough draft of a research paper by correcting punctuation, mechanics, and spelling. 
  5. Compile a final form of the research paper with a works cited page.
  6. Write a research paper and present it in a National / international conference.
  7. Prepare a presentation on the research topic

 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Learning Outcome (at course level)

Students will be able to:

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  1. Develop understanding on various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling.
  2. Demonstrate basic awareness of data analysis and hypothesis of testing procedures.
  3. Gain adequate knowledge on measurement & scaling techniques as well as the quantitative data analysis.
  4. Implement the testing procedures on different problem domains and evaluate its performance.
  5. Compare the proposed technique with the existing techniques and analyze the results
  6. Report and present the findings of the study conducted in the preferred domain

Approach in Teaching:

Research Paper Design: Introduction, Literature Review, Experimental Set up, Comparative Analysis, Methodology for conducting the researchwork, Conclusion, writing References

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-Learning on subject matter, Presentation, Seminar Report

 

  • Research Paper
  • Presentation
  • Viva Voce

 

Discovering, Narrowing, and Focusing a Researchable Topic

  • Try to find a topic that truly interests you
  • Try writing your way to a topic
  • Talk with your course instructor and classmates about your topic
  • Pose your topic as a question to be answered or a problem to be solved

Finding, Selecting, and Reading Sources

You will need to look at the following types of sources:

  • library catalog, periodical indexes, bibliographies, suggestions from your instructor
  • primary vs. secondary sources
  • journals, books, other documents

Grouping, Sequencing, and Documenting Information

The following systems will help keep you organized:

  • a system for noting sources on bibliography cards
  • a system for organizing material according to its relative importance
  • a system for taking notes

Writing an Outline and a Prospectus for Yourself

Consider the following questions:

  • What is the topic?
  • Why is it significant?
  • What background material is relevant?
  • What is my thesis or purpose statement?
  • What organizational plan will best support my purpose?

Writing the Introduction

In the introduction you will need to do the following things:

  • Present relevant background or contextual material
  • Define terms or concepts when necessary
  • Explain the focus of the paper and your specific purpose
  • Reveal your plan of organization

Writing the Conclusion

  • If the argument or point of your paper is complex, you may need to summarize the argument for your reader.
  • If prior to your conclusion you have not yet explained the significance of your findings or if you are proceeding inductively, use the end of your paper to add your points up, to explain their significance.
  • Move from a detailed to a general level of consideration that returns the topic to the context provided by the introduction.
  • Perhaps suggest what about this topic needs further research.

Revising the Final Draft

  • Check overall organization: logical flow of introduction, coherence and depth of discussion in body, effectiveness of conclusion.
  • Paragraph level concerns: topic sentences, sequence of ideas within paragraphs, use of details to support generalizations, summary sentences where necessary, use of transitions within and between paragraphs.
  • Sentence level concerns: sentence structure, word choices, punctuation, and spelling.

Documentation: consistent use of one system, citation of all material not considered common knowledge, appropriate use of endnotes or footnotes, accuracy of list of works cited.

 

Academic Year: 
2019-20
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