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MSc Semester 3

Research Methods in Geography

Research design, statistical methods, field techniques, referencing standards and thesis-writing practices.

Study Material

Research Methods in Geography (UGC Aligned)

Purpose

Equip students to carry out independent and ethically sound geographic research.

Module Structure

  • Research design and literature review protocol.
  • Survey methods and field data collection standards.
  • Statistical analysis basics and interpretation.
  • Academic writing, referencing and publication ethics.

Mandatory Outputs

  1. Research proposal (problem, objectives, method, timeline).
  2. Annotated bibliography.
  3. Pilot survey and data quality note.

Recommended Evaluation

  • Proposal presentation + viva.
  • Written methodology examination.

Reference Literature

Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques

By C. R. Kothari and Gaurav Garg

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Key Methods in Geography

By Nicholas Clifford et al.

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