ME01000011 Assignment (1)

Assignment 1 - Phases of Research
Degree: Masters of Engineering
SNPITRC, Program: Construction Engineering & Management

Umrakh
Duration/Term: 20/08/24 to 28/12/24 Year: 1st Year Semester: 1st Sem
Course: Research Methodology and IPR

Faculty Department: Civil Engineering
Course Code: ME01000011
Assignment Due date:
Name of Faculties: Dr. Jabbar Yazad
Syllabus Content of Module 1: Phases of Research

What is expected of you? Identification of broad research area, literature review, identify research gap,
formulate problem statement, validation, report writing, Research ethics.
1. How can you effectively identify a broad research area that is both interesting to you and
relevant to the current academic or societal landscape?
2. What are the key strategies for conducting a comprehensive literature review to identify
existing knowledge, gaps, and potential research directions within your chosen area?
3. How can you effectively analyse the existing literature to identify a specific research gap and
formulate a clear and concise problem statement that addresses the identified gap?
4. What are the essential ethical considerations in research, and how can you ensure that your
research adheres to these principles throughout the validation, report writing, and dissemination
processes?
5. Make 7 flow charts explaining the flow of the following topics.
1. Identification of broad research area,
2. literature review,
3. identify research gap,
4. formulate problem statement,
5. validation,
6. report writing,
7. Research ethics.
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Assignment 2: Finding Good literature

Umrakh

Syllabus Content of Module 2 Finding Good literature
Sources of literature, finding information, identify main ideas in scholarly literature, write
notes to organize your ideas, identification of research gap, identification of research
objectives
Exercise: Phases of Research: What is expected of you?
This exercise will help you develop critical thinking skills, literature review abilities, and the
ability to identify research gaps and formulate meaningful problem statements.
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Task 1: Identify a Broad Research Area
1. Analyze UG and PG Syllabi: Carefully examine the courses offered in your

undergraduate and postgraduate programs related to your field of interest. This will
provide insights into the core topics and emerging trends in the area.
https://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/
2. Rank Research Areas: Based on your analysis, select three broad research areas that
align with your interests and the current academic and societal landscape. Rank these
areas based on their potential scope and impact.
Task 2: Conduct a Literature Review
1. Utilize Scopus and Web of Science: Use these databases to search for scholarly
articles related to your selected research areas. Employ relevant keywords and filters
to refine your search.
2. Analyze Existing Literature: Carefully read the selected articles, paying attention to
the research questions, methodologies, findings, and conclusions.
Task 3: Identify Research Gaps
1. Present Gaps: Identify gaps that have been addressed in the existing literature. These
might be areas where previous research has provided partial answers or identified
limitations.
2. Unresolved Gaps: Identify gaps that still need to be addressed. These could be
unexplored areas, conflicting findings, or limitations that require further investigation.
Task 4: Formulate a Problem Statement
1. Leverage Identified Gaps: Use the identified gaps to formulate a clear and concise
problem statement. The problem statement should succinctly articulate the issue or
challenge you intend to address in your research.
2. Ensure Relevance: Ensure that your problem statement is directly related to your
chosen research area and contributes to the existing knowledge base.
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Example:
• Research Area: Sustainable Construction Materials
• Paper Title: Sustainable Concrete - A Comprehensive Study on the Durability,

Mechanical Properties, and Environmental Impact of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
• Journal name: Sustainable Materials and Technology
• Gaps Identified:
o Present Gap: The use of recycled materials in concrete has been explored, but
their long-term durability and mechanical properties need further
investigation.
o Unresolved Gap: There is limited research on the environmental impact of

using recycled materials in construction, particularly in terms of greenhouse
gas emissions and energy consumption.
• Research Objective: The research aims to investigate the long-term durability and
mechanical properties of concrete incorporating recycled materials. Additionally, it
will quantify the environmental impact of using these materials in construction,
including greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. The study will develop
a framework to optimize the use of recycled materials in concrete construction,
considering factors like material type, quantity, and mix design. Finally, it will
identify barriers to the widespread adoption of recycled materials and propose
strategies to overcome these challenges.
• Problem Statement: To investigate the long-term durability, mechanical properties,

and environmental impact of incorporating recycled materials in concrete
construction.
Note: Try to compile work from at least 3 good research papers. Make sure the journals
considered are indexed.
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Assignment 3: Basics of Research Design

Umrakh

Syllabus Content of Module 3 Basics of Research Design

Qualitative, quantitative and mix methods, experimental research, uncertainty analysis.
1. How do you ensure validity and reliability in qualitative research?

2. How is sample size determined in quantitative studies?
3. What are the challenges of conducting mixed methods research?
4. How do you control for confounding variables in an experiment?
5. What is the difference between aleatory and epistemic uncertainty?
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Assignment 4: Intellectual Properties

Umrakh

Syllabus Content of Module 4 Intellectual Properties:

Forms of IP, National IP policy 2016, International Scenario, patent rights, Information
Technology and IPR
1. What are the primary forms of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Please
provide a brief explanation of each form, along with relevant examples.
2. What are the key objectives and provisions of the National Intellectual Property
Rights (IPR) Policy 2016? How does this policy aim to strengthen India's IPR
regime?
3. What is the global landscape of Intellectual Property Rights? Please discuss the
major international treaties and organizations that govern IPR, as well as the
challenges and opportunities faced by countries in the international IPR arena.
4. What are patent rights? Please explain the criteria for patentability, the process of
obtaining a patent, and the rights and limitations associated with patent ownership.
Provide examples of significant patents that have shaped industries.
5. How is Information Technology (IT) intertwined with Intellectual Property
Rights? Please discuss the specific challenges and opportunities that arise from the
intersection of IT and IPR, such as software patents, copyright protection for digital
works, and cybersecurity concerns.

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Assignment 1 - Phases of Research

Degree: Masters of Engineering

SNPITRC, Program: Construction Engineering & Management

Course: Research Methodology and IPR

Syllabus Content of Module 1: Phases of Research

1. Identification of broad research area,

3. identify research gap,

4. formulate problem statement,

Degree: Masters of Engineering

SNPITRC, Program: Construction Engineering & Management

Course: Research Methodology and IPR

Syllabus Content of Module 2 Finding Good literature

Exercise: Phases of Research: What is expected of you?

1. Analyze UG and PG Syllabi: Carefully examine the courses offered in your

Task 2: Conduct a Literature Review

Task 3: Identify Research Gaps

Task 4: Formulate a Problem Statement

• Research Area: Sustainable Construction Materials

• Paper Title: Sustainable Concrete - A Comprehensive Study on the Durability,

• Journal name: Sustainable Materials and Technology

o Unresolved Gap: There is limited research on the environmental impact of

• Problem Statement: To investigate the long-term durability, mechanical properties,

Degree: Masters of Engineering

SNPITRC, Program: Construction Engineering & Management

Course: Research Methodology and IPR

Syllabus Content of Module 3 Basics of Research Design

1. How do you ensure validity and reliability in qualitative research?

Degree: Masters of Engineering

SNPITRC, Program: Construction Engineering & Management

Course: Research Methodology and IPR

Syllabus Content of Module 4 Intellectual Properties:

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