This syllabus outlines the key topics covered in a research aptitude test, including defining research and the qualities of a competent researcher. It discusses selecting a research problem, writing a research proposal, and different types of research such as historical, descriptive, and experimental. Additionally, it covers important research skills like sampling, hypothesis, research tools, analyzing data, and writing a research report. Specific communication skills are also addressed like effective classroom communication and non-verbal communication.

1. Syllabus for the Research Aptitude Test
1. Research Aptitude
• Definition of Research
• Qualities of a Competent Researcher
• Purpose and Scope of Research in Engineering Education (Inter-disciplinary)
• Criteria for the selection of a research problem
• Research proposal
• Types of Research: - Historical research
o Descriptive research
o Experimental research
• Sampling
• Hypothesis
• Tools for Research: Questionnaire, Interview Schedule and Tests
• Validity and Reliability of the tools
• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Research Report
2. Communication
• Nature, Characteristics and Types
• Barriers
• Effective classroom communication
• Non-verbal communication