Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights

Course: Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights

Course Code: 21RMI56

Academic Year: 2023- 24

Introduction
As part of the innovative teaching approach in the subject Research Methodology, students were introduced to the process of formulating a review paper. This activity was designed to provide hands-on experience in academic research and foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and scientific writing abilities.

Objective
1. To familiarize students with the methodology of conducting literature reviews.
2. To enhance students’ ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources.
3. To develop essential skills in academic writing and citation.

Activity Structure
1. Topic Selection: Students selected a topic of their interest within their field of study and relevance to current research trends.

2. Literature Review: Students collected and reviewed research articles, papers, and publications from reputed journals and sources like IEEE, Springer, and Google Scholar.

3. Analysis and Organization: Students critically analyzed the reviewed materials, identified research gaps, and structured their paper into sections such as introduction, methodology, findings, and conclusions.

4. Drafting the Paper: Students wrote the review paper adhering to academic standards, including proper formatting, referencing (APA/IEEE style), and plagiarism checks.

5. Peer Review and Presentation: Students presented their findings in class, received peer feedback, and refined their papers based on suggestions.

Outcomes
1. Research Proficiency: Students gained hands-on experience in conducting comprehensive literature reviews and understanding research methodologies.

2. Analytical Skills: Improved ability to identify key findings, gaps, and trends in the research landscape.

3. Academic Writing Skills: Learned to structure and format scientific documents with proper citations and references.

4. Collaboration and Communication: Enhanced teamwork and communication through peer reviews and presentations.