Research Methodology Workshop

Amrita School of Engineering, Bangalore

An intensive workshop on Research Methodology, sponsored by IEEE Bangalore Section and ComSoc Chapter, Bangalore was hosted by IEEE Student Branch, Amrita School of Engineering Bangalore on 8th and 9th of July, 2017. The event was well planned with an aim to improve Research and Paper Publication ability for all the participants. More than 160 participants attended the workshop. The objective of the workshop was to introduce the audience to some basic concepts of research and its methodologies, identifying appropriate research topics, selecting and defining appropriate research problem and parameters , preparing a project (thesis) proposal (to undertake a project/thesis), organizing and conducting research (advanced project) in a more appropriate manner, writing a research report, article/paper and thesis and reviewing articles and submitting the report (peer review process).

Ms. Sreebha B., Faculty Advisor, IEEE Student Branch formally welcomed the gathering and introduced the first speaker of the day, Dr. G.S. Javed.

The first half of the session focussed on identifying and defining a problem. The main views of the speaker emphasized on connecting the ideas to bring out a research product with societal applications. The second half of the session after the tea break, witnessed Dr. Javed conducting a practical session to solve the problem of the participant which not only gave her a solution but also the pros and cons of her research. The session became way too interactive when other participants also started suggesting. Having learnt the first-step, the workshop broke for lunch. The third half of the session gave a deeper insight on the steps to be followed during research and finding solution to the problem. The guest was felicitated with a token of appreciation.

BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore

One day workshop that was organized by the Electrical Department BMSCE on 17 -11-2017 on research methodology by Dr. G S Javed, was an interactive session that started around 10.30 A.M which gave us a brief insight about the method of carrying out an effective research. The speaker imparted knowledge on research problem and definition and provided real time examples that made students to understand it and grasp easily.

Note: Excerpt from the Secretary Report, IEEE Bangalore Section, 2017.