Short term course on

Research Methodology, Techniques of Writing

Research Articles and PhD Thesis Preparation
on

9 March, 2013

Sponsored by
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

Organized by

Department of Civil Engineering

Anna University, Chennai-600 025

Supported by

Centre for Research

Anna University, Chennai600 025

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The one day course Short term course on Research Methodology, Techniques of
Writing Research Articles and PhD Thesis Preparation is designed to impart
knowledge of research objectives, research methods, research tools and techniques,
literature review, technical writing and presentation skills to the young researchers and
faculty members pursuing Research. This course is intended to provide the participants with
a broad overview of research methods and techniques of writing Research articles for SCI
Journals. They will also be able to better understand the Regulations of Anna University
regarding Research.
COURSE CONTENT

Planning and Designing Scientific Research

Literature Review for Research Design and Data interpretation
Quantitative and qualitative Tools and Techniques for data collection and analysis
Writing research articles for SCI Journals
Synopsis and Thesis Preparation
PhD Regulations of Anna University.

COURSE REGISTRATION
The short course is open to PhD Research scholars of Anna University or other Universities
currently pursuing Research. Registration to the Course is Free and the maximum number of
participants will be limited to FIFTY, on first cum first serve basis in line with the criteria
prescribed by UGC for selection of participants.
Interested Ph.D Scholars should send their applications in the prescribed format to
The Professor and Head
Department of Civil Engineering
Anna University, Chennai600 025
through post, with a copy through email to hodci vi l @ ann auni v. edu and
k u t t i a n i @ g m ai l . c om on or before 28 February 2013 and the selected participants will
be informed through e-mail on or before 04 March 2013.
Course materials and Refreshments including Lunch will be provided free of cost to all the
participants. The participants should make their own arrangements for travel and their stay.
Participants who satisfactorily complete the course will be issued a certificate of
participation.
COURSE COORDINATOR
Prof. Dr. Kurian Joseph
Centre for Environmental Studies
Department of Civil Engineering
Anna University, Chennai600025
Phone: 044-22301283 / 9840393229
E mail: kuttiani@gmail.com
COURSE VENUE
Paari Arangam, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-600 025

REGISTRATION FORM
Research Methodology, Techniques of Writing
Research Articles and PhD Thesis Preparation
9 March, 2013
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: Ms/Mr

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I declare that all information given in this registration form is accurate and correct to the best
of my Knowledge and I am willing to attend the UGC sponsored short term course on
Research Methodology, Techniques of Writing Research Articles and PhD Thesis
Preparation organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University on 09
March 2013.
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LAST DATE FOR COURSE REGISTRATION: 28 February 2013