Mastering Research Processes

• Explain the concept of research, its objectives and the criteria of a good research
• Discuss the research process and the problems encountered during research
• Compare different methods of research and their advantages and disadvantages
• Explain the importance of data collection and their techniques
• Explain the concept of Surveys and the process carried out in it.
• Explain sampling and the purpose and process of sampling in research
• Discuss the focus groups and key Things to Consider in the Analysis of Focus Groups
• Design questionnaire and analyse it for research output
• Explain the research report writing process and the standard structure to be followed in it
• Discuss the ethical code of conduct and ethical Framework in research
• Explain the importance of collaboration and communication with clients, team members, and stakeholders
• Embrace humanistic, ethical, and moral values in real-life situations
• Exercise responsibility for the completion of assigned tasks for self and the group work
• Predict and cater to own learning needs relating to the assigned task/work

• Elaborate on the notion of research, its goals, and the standards that define effective research.
• Explore the research methodology and challenges encountered throughout the research endeavour.
• Examine various research methods, considering their respective merits and drawbacks.
• Elaborate on the significance of gathering data and the methods employed in the process.
• Describe the idea of surveys and interpret the procedural steps involved in conducting them.
• Interpret sampling and explain its purpose and the procedural aspects involved in research.
• Explore the concept of focus groups and delve into essential considerations for analysing them effectively.
• Create an effective survey and evaluate it for research findings
• Describe the process of writing a research report and outline the standard structure that should be adhered to in its composition.
• Explore the ethical code of conduct and ethical framework within the realm of research.
• Assess appropriate solutions for the challenges presented, while practicing humanistic, ethical, and moral values in real-life situations
• Develop project management skills to efficiently plan and execute projects
• Make judgement and take decision, based on the analysis and evaluation of information and work scenario
• Predict and cater to own learning needs relating to the assigned task/work by accessing appropriate learning resources

The Academic Approach of the course focuses on the “work centric” education i.e. begin with work (and not from a book !), derive knowledge from work and apply that knowledge to make the work more wholesome, useful and delightful. The ultimate objective is to empower the Learner to engage in socially useful and productive work. It aims at leading the learner to his/her rewarding career as well as development of the society.

Learning methodology

• Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work.
• Learners are then exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Learners are then acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Learners are then acquainted with the architecture of the tool or Tool Map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions and their inter-relations.
• Learners are then exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level
• Learners then perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made outputs.
• Learners are then engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Learners are then encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• After imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression.

Evaluation Pattern of KLiC Courses consists of 4 Sections as per below table:

MKCL’s KLiC Certificate will be provided to the learner who will satisfy the below criteria:

1. Learners who have successfully completed above mentioned 3 Sections i.e. Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
2. Additionally, learner should have completed Section 4 (i.e. Section 4 will comprise of SUPWs i.e. Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments)
   • Learner has to complete and upload minimum 2 out of 5 Assignments