LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                                  HT 4804 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 

 

Date & Time : 22-04-2006/FORENOON     Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART A                     (4 x 5 = 20 marks)

 

Answer any FOUR of the following in not exceeding 100 words each.

 

1. Rationale of Research
2. Review of Literature
3. Case Study
4. Statistical Package for Social Sciences
5. Mechanics of Writing
6. Foot Notes

 

PART B                     (2 x 10 = 20 marks)

 

Answer any TWO of the following in not exceeding 200 words each.

 

7. What is historical research?
8. Write a note on Primary Sources
9. How do you collect data for your research?
10. Bring out the different types of Bibliography

 

PART C                     (3 x 20 = 60 marks)

 

Answer any THREE of the following in not exceeding 1200 words each.

 

11. Describe in detail the major types of research
12. Examine the steps followed while selecting a topic for research.
13. What is historical objectivity? Discuss objectivity and subjectivity in historical

writing.

14. Write a detailed account on Data Collection pertaining to your dissertation.
15. Discuss the role of criticism in writing history.

 

Go To Main Page

Latest Govt Job & Exam Updates:

View Full List ...