Research

Methodology

Prof. Dr. Mansoor Ahmad

Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of
Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270.

Contents of
Research
Methodology

Purpose of research
Selection of the area of research
Selection of Research guide
Selection of topic/problem
Importance of literature search
The sources of getting knowledge/
information
Practical work places/sources

Contents of Research
Methodology

Type of Instruments
- Models, make & country of origin
Validation
- Reliability & accuracy
Service centers
- Availability of supplies & engineers
Environment
- Room conditions

Purpose of
research

Selection of the
area of research

Medical
Pharmacy
Basic Health Sciences
Applied Sciences
Social Sciences
Literature etc.

Plan of work

First step
- Collection of material/authenticity
Second step
- Preliminary screening/Pilot Plant
Experiments
- Procedure in detail, recording of
observations & calculations
Results
Conclusion

Selection of
Research guide

Supervisor

Dr. Blind

Selection of
topic/problem

Add a strong statement that

summarizes how you feel or think
about this topic
Summarize key points on which
you want to carry out research and
must be the part of your plan of
work

Importance of literature search

Concepts clarification
Conception of previous workers
Theories or ideas previously presented
Relevance to present position/problem
Marking the area which needs
improvement/research
Previously which kind of results obtained
or what kind of solutions now required
according to the present situation

The sources of getting

knowledge/information

Books
Journals/Periodicals
Old testimonials
News Papers
Internet
Conferences
Seminars
Workshops/Training
Conversation/communication

Practical work
places/sources

Where do you want to carry out

research work?
Identify your place of work
Identify sources of information/
experimental work

Results Compilation

How do you compile your results?

Observations
Calculation
Results
good, better or best
Significant or non-significant

Submission of results

Which kind of results can be

submitted?
Where to submit?
How to submit?
Non-significant results can be
submitted?
Who will benefit from this research?
Can it be implemented some where?

Thank you from my

Heart