Research Methodology

Prof. Dr. Mansoor Ahmad

Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270.

Contents of Research Methodology

Purpose of research Selection of the area of research Selection of Research guide Selection of topic/problem Importance of literature search The sources of getting knowledge/

information Practical work places/sources

Contents of Research Methodology

Type of Instruments

- Models, make & country of origin Validation

- Reliability & accuracy Service centers

- Availability of supplies & engineers Environment

- Room conditions

Purpose of research

Selection of the area of research Medical Pharmacy Basic Health Sciences Applied Sciences Social Sciences Literature etc.

Plan of work

First step- Collection of material/authenticity

Second step- Preliminary screening/Pilot Plant

Experiments- Procedure in detail, recording of

observations & calculations Results Conclusion

Selection of Research guide Supervisor

Dr. Blind

Selection of topic/problem

Add a strong statement that summarizes how you feel or think about this topic

Summarize key points on which you want to carry out research and must be the part of your plan of work

Importance of literature search

Concepts clarification Conception of previous workers Theories or ideas previously presented Relevance to present position/problem Marking the area which needs

improvement/research Previously which kind of results obtained

or what kind of solutions now required according to the present situation

The sources of getting knowledge/information

Books Journals/Periodicals Old testimonials News Papers Internet Conferences Seminars Workshops/Training Conversation/communication

Practical work places/sources

Where do you want to carry out research work?

Identify your place of work Identify sources of information/

experimental work

Results Compilation

How do you compile your results? Observations Calculation Results good, better or best Significant or non-significant

Submission of results

Which kind of results can be submitted?

Where to submit? How to submit? Non-significant results can be

submitted? Who will benefit from this research? Can it be implemented some where?

Thank you from my

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