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(Department of Agricultural Sciences)
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ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Course: Research for Development (1795) Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: MSc (Hons) Rural Development Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
Note: All questions carry equal marks.
Q. 1 a) Do you know about two major research approaches? Describe in detail. (10)
b) Explain the types of research in development work. (10)
Q. 2 a) How much participation is appropriate in research? (10)
b) Explain the issues in participatory research. (10)
Q. 3 a) Why does quality matter? (06)
b) Describe quality standards for research in development. (07)
c) What are the some key issues in research quality? (07)
Q. 4 Explain:
i) Who can do the research? (06)
ii) Managing in house research (07)
iii) Employing researchers (07)
Q. 5 Write a detailed account on “Research Ethics”. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
Q. 1 How to write an effective research report? Explain in detail. (20)
Q. 2 a) How researcher can manage the participatory research? (10)
b) What problems/issues those need to be considered in managing research for development? (10)
Q. 3 Describe the followings:
a) What is Analysis? (04)
b) Methods of analysis (04)
c) Interpretation (04)
d) The process of data analysis (04)
e) Participation in the analysis process (04)
Q. 4 Write a detailed account on “Communication with Respondents – the key to good Research”. Support your answer using the concepts explained in your text book. (20)
Q. 5 Do you know about the Seven Key Research Techniques? Please discuss how much participation in research is appropriate for research. (20)