Fundamentals of Research (Legal Research)

Shivaji University, Kolhapur · LL.B. Semester 1 · AECC-106

Unit I

1.CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATION OF RESEARCH · 1.1.1 Introduction : Historical perspective and importance of Research · 1.1.2 Meaning and Definitions of Research · 1.1.3 Objectives of Research · 1.1.4 Types of Research · 1.1.5 Concept of Legal Research · 1.1.5 Research Methodology

Unit II

2.1MAJOR STAGES OF RESEARCH · 2.1.1Identification and formulation of problem · 2.1.2Review of Literature and Formulation of Hypothesis · 2.1.3Research Design · 2.1.4Collection of data and its various modes · 2.1.5Analysis and interpretation of data · 2.1.6Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion

Unit III

3.1TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF DATA COLLECTION · 3.1.1Questionnaire · 3.1.2Survey · 3.1.3Interview · 3.1.4Sampling · 3.1.5Observations · 3.1.6Schedule

Unit IV

4.1RESEARCH ETHICS · 4.1.1Moral Principles and Social Values in Research · 4.1.2Research Ethical Committee in Higher Education · 4.1.3Legal aspects – Copyright, Plagiarism, etc