Block -2, Unit- 1 Fundamentals of Research Writing- SGOU- English for Academic Purpose- Semester-3

Description: Block-2, Unit-1 of the "Fundamentals of Research Writing" course in the English for Academic Purpose curriculum for MA English (Semester 3) at SGOU covers the essential aspects of research writing. This unit introduces students to the concept of a research problem, which is the foundation of any research project. It emphasizes the importance of proper documentation, exploring various types of research methodologies. A significant focus is also placed on understanding plagiarism and how to avoid it through correct citation practices. This unit equips students with the skills needed to conduct academic research with integrity and precision.

Keywords:

Research problem
Documentation
Types of research
Plagiarism
Citation
Academic writing
Research methodologies
Literature review
Thesis statement
Hypothesis
Data collection
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Research ethics
Academic integrity
Primary sources
Secondary sources
Research proposal
Bibliography
References
Footnotes
Endnotes
Paraphrasing
Summarizing
Quoting
APA style
MLA style
Chicago style
Harvard style
Research design
Empirical research
Analytical research
Descriptive research
Explanatory research
Comparative research
Exploratory research
Validity
Reliability
Peer review
Research findings
Research questions
Research objectives
Data analysis
Ethical considerations
Plagiarism detection tools
Turnitin
Academic databases
Research originality
Scholarly sources
Research publication
kerala university
MG university
SGOU
sreenarayana guru open university
IGNOU