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Research Essentials: Theory and Methods is designed to introduce learners to the foundations, processes and practices of meaningful research. Aligned with the vision of NEP 2020, the book encourages multidisciplinary thinking, critical inquiry, experiential learning, ethical awareness and the application of research to real-world concerns. Moving from the research mindset and research design to literature review, ethics, sampling, data collection, analysis, academic writing, publication and digital tools, the volume offers a clear pathway through the complete research journey. A distinctive strength of the book lies in the diverse intellectual perspectives that shape it. Bringing together insights from varied disciplines and research traditions, it combines academic rigour with practical guidance, making research approachable for anyone seeking to build sound research skills.
Key Takeaways
" Develop a research mindset and understand the complete research process.
" Learn to choose appropriate qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research designs.
" Build practical skills in literature review, formulating research questions and proposal development.
" Understand research ethics, academic integrity, citation and responsible scholarship.
" Apply appropriate sampling and data-collection techniques.
" Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data using relevant tools and techniques.
" Strengthen academic writing, dissertation preparation and research publication skills.
" Explore digital tools, ethical use of AI, multidisciplinary research and the wider societal relevance of research.
Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Dabas Wadhwa is a Professor of Education at Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research and teacher education. Her scholarly interests encompass educational research, science and environmental education, teacher education, and research methodology. She has contributed extensively to academic scholarship through more than sixty research publications in national and international journals and edited volumes.
Prof. (Dr.) Mamta Singhal is a Professor at the Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, with more than 25 years' experience in the field of teacher education. She has authored several book chapters, journal articles and has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences. Her work focuses on scientific literacy, gender equality in science, science pedagogy and Indian Knowledge Systems.
Prof. (Dr.) Pooja Khanna is a dedicated educator and researcher with over two decades of academic experience at Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi. With a specialisation in English language and communication, she has been actively engaged in promoting interdisciplinary learning, curriculum innovation, and digital pedagogy in higher education. She has authored and edited several books and has also contributed to the development of e-learning resources for higher education institutions, thereby fostering meaningful and future-ready learning environments.
1. Introduction to Research and the Research Process
2. Designing Your Research
3. Research Designs: Quantitative and Mixed Methods
4. Reviewing the Literature: Purpose, Process and Practical Skills
5. Research Ethics and Integrity
6. Sampling Design And Sample Determination
7. Data Collection and Research Rigor
8. Making Sense of Data: Tools and Techniques
9. Writing A Research Dissertation
10. Academic Writing Skills
11. Publishing Your Research
12. Research and Society
13. Digital Tools for Researchers
14. Multi-disciplinarity in Undergraduate Research
