Research and Publication Essentials
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In today's world, research competency is required to properly assess articles, cite relevant sources, generate high-quality work, and comprehend publication requirements. This module aims to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their research and publication activities. The study topic chosen for examination is "How do modern Indian authors portray the emotional experiences of disabled individuals?". Participants will improve their academic skills and scholarly impact by learning the fundamentals of research and publication.
Composing a Literature Review
Goal 1 is to improve participants' capacity to identify existing literature effectively. Participants build a solid basis for their research pursuits by learning the skill of literature identification, systematic paper evaluation, and correct citation, assuring alignment with contemporary scientific discourse and academic standards.
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Literature identification
The milestone aims to assess your ability to identify relevant research papers for this study.
Your task is to identify 3 journal articles related to the topic "How do modern Indian authors portray the emotional experiences of disabled individuals?".
A paper titled "Representation of disabled characters in literature" is presented to commemorate this milestone in the 'ATTACHMENTS' section below. You will need to separate the paper's essential components (author, publication year, title, aim, focal themes, researcher viewpoint/methodology, and findings) and develop your review using a mind map.
Note: Zip the file and attach it.
Three papers are given in the 'ATTACHMENTS' section below:
- “A Study of disabled characters portrait by Indian Authors”
- “Metaphorical Narrative of Disable Character in Indian Disability Writings”
- “Portrayal of Empathy and sensitivity towards disabled children in Selected Works of Indian Fiction”.
Your task is to utilize the Mendeley tool to:
- Save the papers in Mendeley
- Cite them in a blank Word document (MLA style)
- Generate the Reference list/ Bibliography
Exploring writing & publication
Goal 2 is to improve participants' writing and analytical skills. Participants improve their scholarly communication and critical evaluation abilities by learning how to write engaging introductions and undertake empirical analyses.
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Introduction paragraph writing
For this milestone, you will need to compose an effective introduction paragraph to set the tone for your research project on the topic "How do modern Indian authors portray the emotional experiences of disabled individuals?"
Explain the following in 150 words:
- Background of the topic/ problem
- Research objective(s)
You will have to empirically review the study, "Portrayal of Disabled Characters in Select Indian Fiction", provided to you in the 'ATTACHMENTS' section below.
Your task is to compose one paragraph explaining the examining its aim, selected studies, methodology, identified characteristics, and suggestions.