Academic Writing
and Research Methodology in English – An Online Workshop-cum-Certificate Course
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:
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Course
Title: Academic Writing and Research Methodology in English – An Online
Workshop-cum-Certificate Course
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Course
Duration: 1 Month – 20 March 2020 to 19 April 2020
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Mode
of Delivery: Online
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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.
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Course
Fees: Rs 1500/- including course lectures, e-books, course materials, video
tutorials, individual guidance for research and e-certificate
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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
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How
to write a Proposal for PhD
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How
to write a Research Paper / Article
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How
to do Research – A step-by-step Guide
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Where
can I publish my Research papers
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How
to get my paper accepted by Journals – Dos and don’ts
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How
to find a topic for Research – Suggestions and Recommendations
Ø
How
to Register for MPhil/PhD
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Co-author,
Guide and Research Scholar Explained
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How
to publish without payment in reputed Journals
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What
are UGC Care listed journals and Scopus Indexed Journals
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List
of Scopus journals for English and literature, List of Fake Care Listed
Journals and Websites
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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
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Literature
Review and Research Methodology for English
Ø
Is
theory a must? How to apply a theory to the text I have chosen?
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Plagiarism,
paraphrasing and plagiarism removal – All you need to know
Ø
Urkund
and Turnitin – What and How
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Which
Seminars and Conferences to attend? Why?
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Differences
between ISSN and ISBN – Advantages and Disadvantages
Ø
Shoud
I pay for publishing my Research – Why and Why not
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Impact
factor H-Index, DOI, Researchgate and Academia
Ø
How
to complete a PhD within 2 Years
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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.
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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.
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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
