Academic Writing and Research Methodology in English – An Online Workshop-cum-Certificate Course

Academic Writing and Research Methodology in English – An Online Workshop-cum-Certificate Course

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As part of a slew of initiatives geared towards improving and enhancing the quality of Academic Research in the country, All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST), in collaboration with Aesthetique International Literary Journal (E-ISSN 2456-1754) and NTA NET English Broadcast, is conducting a 1 month online workshop-cum-certificate course from 20 March 2020 to 19 April 2020. The entire course will be conducted online via Whatsapp, Gmail and Youtube. The number of seats is limited to 50 so that each participant receives individual attention and training. The fee for the entire course is Rs 1500/-The details of the course are given below:

·         Course Title: Academic Writing and Research Methodology in English – An Online Workshop-cum-Certificate Course

·         Course Duration: 1 Month – 20 March 2020 to 19 April 2020

·         Mode of Delivery: Online

·         Timing: 9 pm to 10 pm on course days. However, participants can listen to the lectures at their convenience. Need not be present online from 9 pm to 10 pm, since the materials will be accessible to you until the completion of the course.

·         Course Fees: Rs 1500/- including course lectures, e-books, course materials, video tutorials, individual guidance for research and e-certificate

·         Who can Participate: 

1.      Research Scholars in English Language and Literature / Comparative Literature / Linguistics

Or

2.      Post Graduates in English Language and Literature / Comparative Literature / Linguistics

Or

3.      Students currently pursuing Post Graduation in English Language and Literature / Comparative Literature

How to Apply

Submit your application by filling up the Application Form given below. Since there are only 50 seats available, preference will be given to Research scholars. Further, applicants must take special care in answering Question No 6 in the application form (Why do you want to attend this course) because in the case of large number of applicants, selection will be based on your answer to the question. Those selected to participate will be notified on or before 10 March 2020. The course fee should be paid only after you receive the acceptance letter. The payment window will be open from 01 March 2020 to 10 March 2020

Last Date to Submit Application: 05 March 2020

Course Content / Syllabus

Ø  How to write a Proposal for PhD

Ø  How to write a Research Paper / Article

Ø  How to do Research – A step-by-step Guide

Ø  Where can I publish my Research papers

Ø  How to get my paper accepted by Journals – Dos and don’ts

Ø  How to find a topic for Research – Suggestions and Recommendations

Ø  How to Register for MPhil/PhD

Ø  Co-author, Guide and Research Scholar Explained

Ø  How to publish without payment in reputed Journals

Ø  What are UGC Care listed journals and Scopus Indexed Journals

Ø  List of Scopus journals for English and literature, List of Fake Care Listed Journals and Websites

Ø  Where should I publish to improve my API score / for promotion/ for research purposes

Ø  How can I publish my book/poetry/thesis

Ø  How to find a Guide and a Research Centre

Ø  Literature Review and Research Methodology for English

Ø  Is theory a must? How to apply a theory to the text I have chosen?

Ø  Plagiarism, paraphrasing and plagiarism removal – All you need to know

Ø  Urkund and Turnitin – What and How

Ø  Which Seminars and Conferences to attend? Why?

Ø  Differences between ISSN and ISBN – Advantages and Disadvantages

Ø  Shoud I pay for publishing my Research – Why and Why not

Ø  Impact factor H-Index, DOI, Researchgate and Academia

Ø  How to complete a PhD within 2 Years

Ø  Publishing in Science Journals – Will it be Useful?

Assignments

For the successful completion of the course, all participants are required to complete at least two of the four assignments that will be given during the course. All assignments can be done by participants at their convenience.

Assignment 1: Answer a set of 50 MCQ questions based on the topics discussed during the lectures. 50% marks shall be secured for a pass.

Assignment 2: Answer an Essay Question in 200 words based on one of the themes discussed. Books, Internet and other sources can be referred but plagiarism is not allowed.

Assignment 3: Prepare a Research proposal for MPhil/Phd/ Research Project

Or

Attempt a Book Review or Literature Review on a topic of your choice

Assignment 4: Prepare a research article of 1500 to 2000 words.

·         The articles prepared as part of Assignment 4 will be published free of cost in a special volume of an International Literary Journal with ISSN number.

·         Individual training and guidance via online will be provided for the completion of Assignments 3 and 4 by experts in the field.

At the successful completion of the course, you will receive

1.      A digital certificate of course completion certified by AIFEST, Aesthetique Literary Journal and the course coordinator.

2.      Free lifetime membership to AIFEST

3.      Free lifetime access to the course contents

4.      Free one-time publication of your research paper in our journal