A presentation on Research in Search of New Knowledge Methods and Methodology for Social Science

November 2, 2018

The Research andDevelopment Cell of the college in association with the Department of PGStudies in Commerce has organized a presentation on “Research in search of newknowledge- methods and methodology in social science” was held on 2ndNovember, 2018 in the MCom auditorium. Dr Abubakkar Siddiq, theco-ordinator of PG Department of Commerce, University College, Mangalore. Research isa systematic and creative work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge. It is adetailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new knowledge.Research is like an ocean and plenty of opportunities are therefor research in all the disciplines. The research in social science plays animportant role in solving the social problems. The glory of research can befound through qualitative research and the selection of the topic and its studyin depth to solve the problems is very important in social sciences said DrAbubakkar Siddiq, the co-ordinator of PG Department of Commerce, UniversityCollege, Mangalore. He was speaking on the area of “Research in search of newknowledge- methods and methodology in social sciences” during the occasion ofthe Research and Development Cell programme of the Besant Evening College,Mangalore. He said that the research is the study moving from broader tospecific area. The research in social science is an important area of study tosolve social problems. The selection of a good topic is the first step and thestudy in depth in particular area using appropriate methods is important tosolve the problem. He further explained the various areas for social scienceresearch and the methods used for qualitative research. The programme began with aformal function. Ms Savitha and Ms Usha lead the programme with an invocation.The principal of the college, Dr Lakshminarayana Bhat welcomed the gathering.The Research and Development Cell convener, Dr Vasappa Gowda introduced theresource person to the gathering. Mrs Thara S Shetty proposed vote of thanks.Ms Megha compered the programme.