Workshop on Foundation of Research Methodology: Learn from the Basics

Organizer: P.K.R. Arts College for Women, Gobichettipalayam and GRTC

About the Workshop

• When: 23-27, May 2026 (Five-Day)
• Time: 7 pm - 9 pm IST
• Virtual Platform: Zoom
• Registration Fee: Rs 500/-
• No Recorded Videos
• E-certificate will be provided

Resource Persons:

Dr. T. Kokilapriya, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Commerce (Professional Accounting), P.K.R Arts College for Women, Gobichettipalayam.

Dr. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Riyath, Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy & Finance, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil, Sri Lanka.

Topics to be covered:

Day 1: Introduction to Research

1. Types of Research
2. Importance of Research
3. Types of Research Design
4. Population and Sample Selection
5. Objectives and Research Questions

Day 2: Conceptual Framework

1. Types of Variables
2. Construction of Model
3. Conceptual Framework
4. Theoretical Framework

Day 3: Literature Review

1. Methods of Literature Review
2. Importance of Literature Review
3. Art of Writing Literature Report

Day 4: Instrument Development and Choice of Tools

1. Questionnaire and interview schedule Types
2. Validation of the Instrument
3. Pilot Study

Day 5: Testing of Hypothesis and Report Writing

1. Hypothesis Framing
2. Testing of Hypothesis
3. Chapter Scheme
4. Points to Remember

Contact: Mr. Karthikeyan Venugopalan, Director, Global Research Training Centre (GRTC), Chennai. Mob:90808 26806