Scientific Methods Used in Research and Writing

Description

Research publications, projects, and teaching learning theories have become very important to universities, institutions, organizations, and industries. Many submissions are rejected due to author's lack of writing and research skills. This new book provides a quick, basic starting point to learning the needed skills. The book discusses the statistical methods involved, covers the development of academic writing skills for a higher impact, teaches learning theories, and uses a structured and holistic approach for educational research proposal development. This book will be used by research scholars, undergraduates, postgraduates, and anyone interested in engineering and learning the basic academic writing skills and scientific methods needed. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Editors Contributors Chapter 1: Develop Academic Writing Skills for a High Impact Research Project 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Structuring and Organizing a Paper 1.2.1 Abstract 1.2.2 Introduction 1.2.3 Literature Review 1.2.4 Solution Methodology 1.2.5 Data Analysis and Results 1.2.6 Discussion of Findings 1.2.7 Conclusion 1.2.8 References 1.3 Essentials for Top Journals 1.3.1 Addressing the Reviewers 1.4 Concluding Remarks References Chapter 2: Statistical Methods in Scientific Research 2.1 Descriptive Statistics 2.2 Parametric Tests 2.3 Correlation and Regression 2.3.1 Scatter Diagram 2.4 Conclusion Bibliography Chapter 3: Teaching Learning Theories:A Reflection 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Review of Literature 3.2.1 Teaching Learning Theories of the West 3.2.1.1 Behaviorism 3.2.1.2 Cognitivism 3.2.1.3 Constructivism 3.2.2 Pedagogical Approaches of the West 3.2.2.1 Experiential Learning 3.2.2.2 Collaborative Learning 3.2.3 Teaching Learning Theories of Ancient India 3.2.4 Pedagogical Approaches in Ancient India 3.2.5 Twenty-First-Century Education: Goals and Frameworks 3.3 The Future of Education 3.4 Summary References Chapter 4: Structured and Holistic Approach for Educational Research Proposal Development 4.1 Introduction 4.2 What is Research? 4.3 Definition of Research 4.4 Need of Research 4.5 Characteristics of Research 4.6 The meaning of Research Design 4.7 Need for Research Design 4.8 Features of a Good Research Design 4.9 Characteristics of Research Design 4.10 Research Proposal Development Outlines Conclusion References Index A B C D E G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z