Research Communication

Dr. Nitin L. Gavankar

Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
Walchand College of Engineering,
Sangli-416415.
E-Mail : nitin.gavankar@walchandsangli.ac.in
 What is Research ?
Publication ? What is
Research ?
Tool Selection ?

Area ?
Data set ?

Topic ?
 What is Research ?

Research is a
systematic inquiry
to describe, explain,
predict and control
the observed
phenomenon.
Robert Babbie
What is Required

 A systematic approach
 Based on logical reasoning
 The data or knowledge that is
derived is in real time
 in-depth analysis of all the data
collected from research
 creates a path for generating new
questions.
 analytical in nature
 Accuracy
 Qualities Required

 Hard work

 Read more

 Ready to learn

 Ready to Listen

 Analytical thinking

 Competency

 Patience
 The Research Process: an eight-step model
(Ranjit Kumar)

 deciding what to research (formulating a research

problem)
 planning a research
 constructing an instrument for data collection
 selecting a sample
 writing a research proposal
 collecting data
 processing and displaying data
 writing a research report
Typical Research Proposal Contents
 Title/Proposed Topic

 Abstract

 Introduction

 Literature Review

 Research Gap

 Problem Statement

 Research Objectives

 Proposed Methodology

 Research Activity Chart

 References
 Types of Report

 Technical report

 Popular report
 Different Steps in Writing Report

 Logical analysis of the subject matter

 Preparation of final outline

 Preparation of the rough draft

 Rewriting and polishing of the rough draft

 Preparation of the final bibliography

 Writing the final draft

Preparation of Final Bibliography
Preparation of Final Bibliography
 Layout of the Research Report

 Preliminary pages

 Main Text
 Introduction

 Statement of finding and recommendations

 Implication of the results

 Summary

 End Matter
 Contents of your Technical Report

Report informs the world about

 The method employed

 Assumptions made in the course of the study

 The detailed presentation of the findings including

their limitations and supporting data
 General outline of technical Report
 Summary of results

 Nature of the study

 Methods employed

 Data

 Analysis of data and presentation of findings

 Conclusion

 Bibliography

 Technical appendices

 Index
 Presentation Techniques - Oral Presentation

 Show your Passion and Connect with your Audience. It's hard to
be relaxed and be yourself when you're nervous

 Focus on your Audience's Needs

 Keep it Simple: Concentrate on your Core Message

 Smile and Make Eye Contact with your Audience

 Start Strongly

 Distributing the board outline with a few important tables and

charts connecting the research results

 Tell Stories.
 Software used for report writing

 MS - WORD

 LATEX

 MENDELEY or ENDNOTE
 Research communication

Research results can be reported in different ways, but usual

practice adopted in academic institutions is that of writing technical
reports and preparing research papers to be discussed at various
forums in one form or the other
Writing Effective Research Paper
 Types of Research Papers

 Conference paper

 Journal paper

Types of journal/conference papers

 Important Points to Remember
 Innovation in your research
 Language
 Reliable resources
 Do not Copy
 Citation
 Do not certify your research
 Proper formatting
 Captions for Figures and Tables
 Selecting Journal/Conference
 Structure of Scientific Paper

 Title

 Abstract

 Introduction

 Literature Review

 Study Area/Data Set

 Methodology

 Result and Discussion

 Conclusion

 Acknowledgement

 References
 Title

 Compose a title that is simple, attractive and

accurately reflects the investigation
-Avoid Acronyms that are known only to specialized community
- Self explanatory
 Abstract – 150 words

 First couple of sentences should focus on what the

study is about. Include major findings in a style that a
general readership can read and understand (i.e.,
avoid detailed experimental procedures and data.)

Keep it short and effective.

Be creative in generating curiosity
Keep it simple and informative
 Introduction

 Start the section with a general background of the

topic.

 Importance of present study

 Point out issues that are being addressed in the

present work.
 Literature Review

 Relevant studies

- Objective in short

- Technique used

- Comment on result

 Lead you towards research gap

 Highlight your objective

 Study Area and Methodology

 Study Area/Data Set

- Resource/Collection Procedure

- Describe important characteristics

 Methodology
- Divide this section into Materials & Methods, Characterization
and Measurements

- Explanation : Short and pin pointed

- Citing every argument with a published work

 Result and Discussion

These two sections can be combined or separate

 Describe the results in detail and include a healthy, detailed

discussion

 Discuss how your data compare or contrast with previous results.

 Include schemes, photographs to enhance the scope of discussion

 Avoid excessive presentation of data/results without any

discussion
 Conclusion and Acknowledgement

 Conclusion
- Include major findings followed by brief discussion on future perspectives
and/or application of present work to other disciplines.

Do not rewrite the abstract. Statements with “Investigated” or “Studied”

are not conclusions!

- Acknowledgement
- Remember to thank the funding agency and Colleagues/scientists/technicians
who might have provided assistance
 References

 The styles vary for different journals.

 Use MENDELEY or ENDNOTE

 Some journals require complete titles of the cited references

 Please check for the accuracy of all citations