Research Project-I (B.A English)

A short literary research project on an author or text with a written report.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters24Topics

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01Milestone 1: Topic Selection 5 topics

Choosing an author, text, genre or theme
Narrowing a broad area to a focused topic
Framing research questions and objectives
Discussion with the supervisor
Checking feasibility and availability of sources

02Milestone 2: Reading and Review of Literature 5 topics

Primary text and secondary sources
Library catalogue, Shodhganga, JSTOR open content, INFLIBNET
Note-making and annotated bibliography
Writing the review of literature
Identifying the research gap

03Milestone 3: Synopsis 5 topics

Title, introduction and background
Objectives and hypothesis or research questions
Methodology: textual, comparative, historical or theoretical approach
Tentative chapter plan
Tentative bibliography in MLA style

04Milestone 4: Draft Writing 5 topics

Writing the introductory chapter
Quoting, paraphrasing and summarising correctly
MLA in-text citation and works cited
Avoiding plagiarism and similarity check
Supervisor feedback and revision

05Milestone 5: Report and Viva 4 topics

Formatting the Semester 5 report (font, margins, declaration, certificate)
Preparing a short presentation
Viva-voce: defending the topic and method
Plan of work for Research Project-II in Semester 6

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You will be able to

Choose a researchable topic on an author, text or literary theme and frame a clear research question
Search and record primary and secondary sources from libraries, Shodhganga and open journals
Write a review of literature that summarises and compares earlier critical views
Prepare a synopsis with objectives, method, chapter plan and tentative bibliography
Use MLA style (9th edition) for in-text citation and the works-cited list
Present the progress of the project orally and answer questions in a short viva

Who it is for

B.A English students of Semester 5 under UP state universities (NEP 2020)
Students starting their first research project or dissertation in literature

What you need

Completed Semester 1-4 English papers
Basic computer use for typing and searching the internet

Questions

What is the length of the Semester 5 project?

Usually a short report of about 20-40 pages or as fixed by the department; it is continued as Research Project-II in Semester 6.

Which syllabus does the centre follow?

The UP NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.A English research project. The centre follows the student's own university syllabus (MGKVP, VBSPU, Lucknow University or any other) where it differs from this outline.

Will the centre write the project for me?

No. Trainers guide topic selection, reading, citation and drafting; the research and writing must be the student's own work.

Which citation style is used?

MLA (9th edition) is the usual style for English literature unless the department asks for another style.