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1. Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence
(Practical ways to learn writing Research contributions)
G R Sinha, PhD
IEEE Senior Member, ACM Distinguished Speaker, IEEE Distinguished Speaker
Professor, Myanmar Institute of Information Technology Mandalay
Recipient of ISTE National Award, TCS Award, IEI Award, Expert Engineer Award, Young Engineer Award, Young Scientist Award

2.  Motivation(Why Research!)
 Research Cycle/Approach
 Set of Skills
 What is Research?
 Research for Continuous Improvement
 Research Components
 Emphasis on Literature Survey (Review of Research Papers)
 Publication/Plagiarism!
 Research teaches Success Process
2Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018
Lecture Outline

3.  Take up one idea
 Make that one idea your life
 Think of it, dream of it. Live on that idea
 Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of the body be full
of that idea
 This the way to “SUCCESS”
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Great Visionary say…
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4. Desire to get:
 Research degree and consequential benefits
 Challenges in solving unsolved problems
 Intellectual joy and respect
 To be of service to society
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Why Research! (Motivation)
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Why Research
Amount of
knowledge
Advancement of
Technology
Utility of
Applications
Quality of Life
Basic Research
Applied Research
Application
Development
Curiosity
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Research is Continuous Cycle !
Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018

7. Categories of Teacher:
 Below average: Complains
 Average: Teaches
 Good: Explains
 Excellent: Inspires
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Teachers play great role while doing Research
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8. Development of Multiple Intelligence through Research
 Critical Thinking
 Decision-Making
 Problem Solving
 Effective Communication
 Self-Awareness
Verbal & Written communication through Research
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21st Century Skills
KNOWLEDGE Plus SKILL Makes EMPLOYABLE
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9. Tell me, I will forget
Show me, I may remember
Involve me, and I will understand
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Chinese Proverb supports Research based Learning
Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018

10. Research is:
 Careful, systematic, patient study and investigation in some field of knowledge, undertaken to
establish facts or principles::: (Grinnell, 1993)
 Discovery (rediscovery); A voyage from the known to the unknown.
 Working in teams to experience and explore relevant, real-world problems, questions, issues, and
challenges; and then creating knowledge and products.
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Research provides Learning Environment
Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018

11.  To learn collaboration – work in teams
 To learn critical thinking – take on complex problems
 To learn oral communication – present
 To learn written communications – write
 To learn technology – use technology
 To develop citizenship – take on civic and global issues
 To learn about careers – do internships
 To learn content – research and do all of the above
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How to Develop Skills
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Research for Continuous Improvement
Say what you want
Do what you say
Prove it
Improve it
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13.  Title/Topic
 Abstract/ Hypotheses
 Introduction
 Review of Literature
 Statement of the Problem
 Objectives
 Research Methodology
 Results/Observation
 Report Writing and Implications of the Study
 Financial Assistance Required
 Conclusions and Bibliography
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Components of Research
Research Paper
PhD Thesis
Research Grant Proposal
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Education driven Research and Innovation
Education Research
Innovation
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15. Objectives
 To make research problem clear and bring focus into it
 To know where you are
 To have a broader knowledge in the area of research
 To Develop methodology
 When plant is dying, it is better to water roots not leaves
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Literature Review
Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018

16.  Define the research topic
 Compile and prioritize a list of keywords
 Identify sources of information
 Read, evaluate, analyze all the works
 Discuss findings and Limitations
 Understand Gaps in previous research
 Articulate how it could be applied to your research
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Literature Review (contd..)
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Publications
Without publication, science is dead-----------------------Gerard Piel
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Research is Easy-going with Fun

18. Plagiarism includes:
 Using another writer’s words without proper citation
 Using another writer’s ideas without proper citation
 Citing a source but reproducing the exact word without quotation marks
 Borrowing the structure of another author’s phrases/sentences without giving the source
 Borrowing all or part of another student’s paper/thesis
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Plagiarism not at all!
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19.  Goal Identification
 Strengthening commitment to Goal
 Change Behavior
 Change Attitude
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Research teaches Success Process
Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018

20.  Weakens commitment to goal
 Overconfidence and Low Self confidence
 Lack of Self worth
 Adoption of victim role and cursing the authority
 Unwillingness to seek help
 Resistance to change
 Tendency toward procrastination
 Avoidance of areas of weakness or perceived unpleasantness
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Negative Attitude Inhibits
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Inspiring Equation
E= mc2
E = Excellence m= Motivation c=Commitment
For example:
c= 0.5 (half hearted), E= 1/4
&
c= 2 (doubly committed), E= 4
Thank you for your kind listening, any queries please!
Learning Research based Skills towards Academic Excellence by G R Sinha, MIIT at Computer University Mandalay on July 7, 2018