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Research Methodology and Scientific Writing

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Authors:
  1. C. George Thomas

    1. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, India

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  • Provides tips to improve the writing skills for research students
  • Deals with most interdisciplinary fields in Research such as Problems, Writing Proposals, Funding, Selecting Designs, Literature and Review, Collection of Data and Analysis, and Preparation of Thesis
  • Discusses the latest on the use of information technology in retrieving and managing information

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Research: The Search for Knowledge

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    Pages 1-32

  3. Philosophy of Research

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    Pages 33-48

  4. Approaches to Research

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    Pages 49-63

  5. Major Research Methods

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    Pages 65-91

  6. Experimental Research

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    Pages 93-133

  7. Collection and Analysis of Data

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    Pages 135-167

  8. Planning and Writing a Research Proposal

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    Pages 169-198

  9. Publications and the Library

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    Pages 199-225

  10. Academic Databases

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    Pages 227-261

  11. The Literature Review

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    Pages 263-274

  12. Preparation of Research Papers and Other Articles

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    Pages 275-301

  13. The Structure of a Thesis

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    Pages 303-318

  14. Tables and Illustrations

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    Pages 319-335

  15. Reasoning in Research

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    Pages 337-360

  16. References: How to Cite and List Correctly

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    Pages 361-400

  17. Improve Your Writing Skills

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    Pages 401-431

  18. Use Appropriate Words and Phrases

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    Pages 433-453

  19. Punctuation Marks and Abbreviations

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    Pages 455-473

  20. Units and Numbers

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    Pages 475-495
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About this book

This book presents a guide for research methodology and scientific writing covering various elements such as finding research problems, writing research proposals, obtaining funds for research, selecting research designs, searching the literature and review, collection of data and analysis, preparation of thesis, writing research papers for journals, citation and listing of references, preparation of visual materials, oral and poster presentation in conferences, and ethical issues in research . Besides introducing library and its various features in a lucid style, the latest on the use of information technology in retrieving and managing information through various means are also discussed in this book. The book is useful for students, young researchers, and professionals.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, India

    C. George Thomas

About the author

Dr. C. George Thomas is Retired Professor and Head in the Department of Agronomy, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. He held the post of Associate Dean, College of Horticulture as well. He has more than 35 years of experience in teaching, research, and guiding students. Dr. Thomas obtained M.Sc. (Ag.) from Kerala Agricultural University and Ph.D. from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. A renowned science writer, Dr. Thomas has authored 16 books, 90 research papers, and over 250 other articles. He is a recipient of the Karshaka Bharathi award of Govt. of Kerala for his contributions towards farm journalism. 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Research Methodology and Scientific Writing

  • Authors: C. George Thomas

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64865-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64864-0Published: 25 February 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64867-1Published: 25 February 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-64865-7Published: 24 February 2021

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 620

  • Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Engineering/Technology Education, Writing Skills, Thesis and Dissertation

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