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Annexure ‘AAB-CD-01b’

Course Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - LAW

Course Code: DIL 700

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1 Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to familiarize the PhD scholars with research,

its various methods and methodologies, and to develop research and

L T P/S SW/FW

TOTAL CREDIT UNITS

4 0 0 0 4

interpretation skills. The focus of the course is applied and decisional. It aims at providing the relevant inputs to the research scholars so that they

could study systematically various complex problems and provide information and solutions for the same.

To develops the research aptitude in the students and broadens their horizon about research.

2 Pre-requisites: The student should possess basic knowledge of law, reasoning and mathematics. Student should have basic interest about current affairs in the field of law.

3 Student Learning Outcomes:At the end of the course students will be able to:

To understand the process, methodologies, various concepts and philosophy of legal research.

To comprehend the mutual relation and interaction between ‘law’ and ‘society.

To set out clearly a series of theoretical propositions for testing and demonstrate clearly how they arise from the literature review.

To infer the analysis of the extensive research work. To interpret the questions asked and apply the knowledge. To understand how to interpret data gathered to test proposed theory. To set out limits and implications of a research study in preliminary form. To enable students to prepare research proposal and research plan.

4 Module I: Introduction

Definitions and types of research; Research process and steps in conducting research; Review of literature; Planning research –Preparing the Research Proposal, Elements of Research Proposal, Evaluating Research Proposal; Problem identification and formulation; Research design; Applications of Research. Models of legal research and Current trends in legal research, Mutual relation and interaction between ‘law’ and ‘society

5 Module II: Research ModelingData collection methods- Survey method, Observation method, Interview method etc; Sampling theory with applications- types of sampling, steps in sampling,

sampling and non sampling error- sample size, advantage and limitations of sampling; Editing, Coding, tabulating and validation of data.

6 Module III: Data Analysis TechniquesMethods of data analysis; Hypothesis Testing - Parametric tests (Z-test, t-test, F-test) and Non-parametric Tests (Chi-Square Test, ANNOVA), Tests of significance based on normal distributions; association of attributes; Use of IT software in data analysis and data presentation.

7 Module IV: Report/ Thesis WritingPre writing consideration; Format of Report; Presentation of Research report.

8 Module V: Intellectual Property RightsIntroduction, Difference between Invention, Innovation and Creativity, Importance of IPR, Protection of IPR and Basic types of property- (i) Movable Property (ii) Immovable Property and (iii) Intellectual Property, IP - Patents - Copyrights and related rights - Trade Marks and rights arising from Trademark registration; International conventions relating to Intellectual Property - Establishment of WIPO - Mission and Activities -History - General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT); Case Studies on - Patents (Basmati rice, Turmeric, Neem, etc.)

9 Pedagogy for Course Delivery:The course will be delivered through a combination of theoretical approach and its application. Since in research on every step skill is needed and it can only be develop through exercises. Students will be motivated with the help of various exercises to develop the research aptitude. Students will be assigned projects to integrate theory with practical aspects.

10 Assessment / Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

100 % NA 70 %

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term

ExaminationComponent

(Drop down)

Project/Term Paper

Presentation through a mode of

Seminar and Viva

Attendance

Weightage

(%)

15 % 10 % 5 % 70%

Text and References: Goode and Hatt, Methods in Social Research, Singapore, Mc. Graw Hill Book Co., 1985 (reprint).

Baxi, Upendra, Socio-Legal Research in India – A Program Schriff, ICSSR, Occasional Monograph, 1975.

Cohen, Morris L., Legal Research, Minnesota, West Publishing Co. 1985.

C R Kothari, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2nd edn, 2004, Reprint

2011.

S K Verma & M Afzal Wani (eds), Legal Research and Methodology, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, 2nd edn, 2001, Reprint 2006.

Suresh C. Sinha & Anil K. Dhiman, Research Methodology (In two volumes), Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2002..

Morris R Cohen & Ernest Nigel, An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method, HarCourt, Brace, New York, 1934.

E DePoy, Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, St Louis, Mosby, 1999.

John W Creswell, Research Design, Sage, 2nd edn, 2003.

Yelin, Andrea B. and Hope Viner Samborn, 2006, Legal Research and Writing Handbook: A Basic Approach for Paralegals, Aspen Publishers, New York.

Remarks and Suggestions:

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Date: Name, Designation, Organisation

Annexure ‘CD – 01-A’

Revision No.:

FORMAT FOR COURSE REVIEW

Proposed Changes in Existing Course Syllabus:

S. No

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Existing Course Syllabus Proposed Changes Summary of Area Advisory Board

Recommendations

Justification for Proposed Changes

Batch for

Implementatio

n

Revised Course

Syllabus

1. Course Title RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - LAW

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Students will be made aware of the significant role of law in the society and impact of social changes on law and recent trends of legal research

Module I: Introduction

Descriptors/ Topics

Definitions and types of research; Research process and steps in conducting research; Review of literature; Planning research –Preparing the Research Proposal, Elements of Research Proposal, Evaluating

Models of legal research and Current trends in legal research, Mutual

Research Proposal; Problem identification and formulation; Research design; Applications of Research.

relation and interaction between ‘law’ and ‘society

in globalizing world.

The topics Experimentation have no relevance in legal research. Therefore, it can be deleted from the syllabus.

Matlab and SPSS software are part of IT software. So, separately it is not required to be there as a

Module II: Research Modeling

Descriptors/ Topics

Data collection methods- Survey method, Observation method, Interview method etc; Sampling theory with applications- types of sampling, steps in sampling, sampling and non sampling error- sample size, advantage and limitations of sampling; Editing, Coding, tabulating and validation of data.

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Module III: Data Analysis Techniques

Descriptors/ Topics

Methods of data analysis; Hypothesis Testing - Parametric tests (Z-test, t-test, F-test) and Non-parametric

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Tests (Chi-Square Test, ANNOVA), Tests of significance based on normal distributions; association of attributes; Use of IT software in data analysis and data presentation.

topic.

Module IV: Report/ Thesis WritingDescriptors/ Topics

Pre writing consideration; Format of Report; Presentation of Research report.

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Module V: Intellectual Property RightsDescriptors/ Topics

Introduction, Difference between Invention, Innovation and Creativity, Importance of IPR, Protection of IPR and Basic types of property- (i) Movable

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Property (ii) Immovable Property and (iii) Intellectual Property, IP - Patents - Copyrights and related rights - Trade Marks and rights arising from Trademark registration; International conventions relating to Intellectual Property - Establishment of WIPO - Mission and Activities -History - General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT); Case Studies on - Patents (Basmati rice, Turmeric, Neem, etc.)

Note: Recommendations of Course Review Committee & Area Advisory Board must be attached.

Proposed Changes in the Examination Scheme:

Course Title Current Examination Scheme Proposed Examination Scheme Justification

Recommended Components for Continuous Assessment /Internal Assessment

Revised Component of ESE Assessment in case of Lab/Studio/Practical

Continuous Assessment

/Internal Assessment (%)

End Semester Examination

(%)

CA/ Internal

Evaluation (%)

End Semester Examination

(%)

Text Books/Reference Books:

Annexure ‘CD – 01’

FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - LAW

Course Code: DIL 700

Credit Units: 04

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to familiarize the PhD scholars with research, its various methods and methodologies, and to

develop research and interpretation skills.

The focus of the course is applied and decisional.

It aims at providing the relevant inputs to the research scholars so that they could study systematically various complex problems and

provide information and solutions for the same.

To develops the research aptitude in the students and broadens their horizon about research.

Pre-requisites:

L T P/S

SW/FW

TOTAL CREDIT UNITS

4 0 0 0 4

The student should possess basic knowledge of law, reasoning and mathematics. Student should have basic interest about current affairs in the field of law.

Student Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course students will be able to:

To understand the process, methodologies, various concepts and philosophy of legal research.

To comprehend the mutual relation and interaction between ‘law’ and ‘society.

To set out clearly a series of theoretical propositions for testing and demonstrate clearly how they arise from the literature review.

To infer the analysis of the extensive research work.

To interpret the questions asked and apply the knowledge.

To understand how to interpret data gathered to test proposed theory.

To set out limits and implications of a research study in preliminary form.

To enable students to prepare research proposal and research plan.

Course Contents/Syllabus:Weightage (%)

Module I: Introduction

20 %

Definitions and types of research; Research process and steps in conducting research; Review of literature; Planning research –Preparing the Research Proposal, Elements of Research Proposal, Evaluating Research Proposal; Problem identification and formulation; Research design; Applications of Research. Models of legal research and Current trends in legal research, Mutual relation and interaction between ‘law’ and ‘society

Module II: Research Modeling20 %Data collection methods- Survey method, Observation method, Interview method etc; Sampling theory

with applications- types of sampling, steps in sampling, sampling and non sampling error- sample size, advantage and limitations of sampling; Editing, Coding, tabulating and validation of data.

Module III: Data Analysis Techniques

20 %

Methods of data analysis; Hypothesis Testing - Parametric tests (Z-test, t-test, F-test) and Non-parametric Tests (Chi-Square Test, ANNOVA), Tests of significance based on normal distributions; association of attributes; Use of IT software in data analysis and data presentation.

Module IV: Report/ Thesis Writing

20 %Pre writing consideration; Format of Report; Presentation of Research report.

Module V: Intellectual Property Rights20 %Introduction, Difference between Invention, Innovation and Creativity, Importance of IPR, Protection of

IPR and Basic types of property- (i) Movable Property (ii) Immovable Property and (iii) Intellectual Property, IP - Patents - Copyrights and related rights - Trade Marks and rights arising from Trademark registration; International conventions relating to Intellectual Property - Establishment of WIPO - Mission and Activities -History - General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT); Case Studies on - Patents (Basmati rice, Turmeric, Neem, etc.)

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The course will be delivered through a combination of theoretical approach and its application. Since in research on every step skill is

needed and it can only be develop through exercises. Students will be motivated with the help of various exercises to develop the

research aptitude. Students will be assigned projects to integrate theory with practical aspects.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

100% NA 70%

Theory Assessment (L&T):Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination

Components (Drop down)

Project/Term Paper Presentation through a mode of Seminar and Viva

Attendance

Weightage (%) 15 % 10 % 5 % 70%

Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment: NA

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination

Components (Drop downWeightage (%)

Text and References: Goode and Hatt, Methods in Social Research, Singapore, Mc. Graw Hill Book Co., 1985 (reprint).

Baxi, Upendra, Socio-Legal Research in India – A Program Schriff, ICSSR, Occasional Monograph, 1975.

Cohen, Morris L., Legal Research, Minnesota, West Publishing Co. 1985.

C R Kothari, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2nd edn, 2004, Reprint

2011.

S K Verma & M Afzal Wani (eds), Legal Research and Methodology, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, 2nd edn, 2001, Reprint 2006.

Suresh C. Sinha & Anil K. Dhiman, Research Methodology (In two volumes), Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2002..

Morris R Cohen & Ernest Nigel, An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method, HarCourt, Brace, New York, 1934.

E DePoy, Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, St Louis, Mosby, 1999.

John W Creswell, Research Design, Sage, 2nd edn, 2003.

Yelin, Andrea B. and Hope Viner Samborn, 2006, Legal Research and Writing Handbook: A Basic Approach for Paralegals, Aspen Publishers, New York.