{"id":4440,"date":"2025-09-01T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T14:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/?post_type=news&p=4440"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:58:22","slug":"special-lecture-on-literature-review-research-methodology-for-m-a-dissertation-students-16-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/news\/special-lecture-on-literature-review-research-methodology-for-m-a-dissertation-students-16-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Lecture on Literature Review & Research Methodology for M.A. Dissertation Students (16 September 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Department of Public Administration, Assam Don Bosco University<\/strong>, is pleased to announce a Special Lecture on \u201cLiterature Review and Research Methodology\u201d<\/strong> for M.A. dissertation students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> 16th September 2025
\u23f0 Time:<\/strong> 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
\ud83d\udccd Venue:<\/strong> Interactive Panel Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This academic session is designed to equip postgraduate students with essential knowledge and skills required for dissertation writing, research design, and methodological approaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resource Persons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Dr. Ramesh Sharma<\/strong>, Head of the Department of English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dr. Abdur Rashid Ahmed<\/strong>, Head of the Department of Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Both speakers will bring interdisciplinary perspectives<\/strong>, enriching students\u2019 understanding of research in public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Objectives of the Lecture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • To introduce the purpose and process of conducting a literature review<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • To familiarize students with various research methodologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • To provide guidance on research ethics, data collection, and analysis techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • To prepare students for writing structured and high-quality dissertations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      About the Sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The lecture will be conducted in two sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Morning Session (11:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM):<\/strong>
      Focus on conducting an effective literature review, including identifying research gaps, structuring reviews, and avoiding plagiarism through proper referencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Afternoon Session (2:00 PM \u2013 3:30 PM):<\/strong>
      Focus on research methodology and dissertation writing, covering research design, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and ethical considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Coordination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The session will be coordinated by Dr. Pankaj Kumar Kalita<\/strong> and co-coordinated by Ms. Manashi Parashar<\/strong>. The Head of the Department, Dr. Saurabh Chandra<\/strong>, will deliver the keynote address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This initiative reflects the department\u2019s commitment to strengthening research competencies and academic excellence<\/strong> among postgraduate students. All M.A. dissertation students are encouraged to attend and benefit from this insightful session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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