Preface
1 Introduction to Research Methodology
1.0 Introduction
1.1 What is Research?
1.1.1 Definitions
1.2 Research Methodology
1.2.1 Research Methods
1.2.1.1 Descriptive research
1.2.1.2 Analytical Research
1.2.1.3 Scientific/Experimental Research
1.2.1.4 Fundamental Research
1.2.1.5 Applied Research
1.2.1.6 Exploratory Research
1.2.1.7 Qualitative VS Quantitative Research
1.2.1.7.1. Qualitative Research
1.2.1.7.2. Quantitative Research
1.2.1.8 Case study
1.2.2 Research Techniques
1.2.2.1 Surveys
1.2.2.2 Experimental Method
1.2.2.3 Bibliometric Technique
1.2.2.3.1. Citation Analysis
1.2.2.3.2. Contents Analysis
1.2.2.4 Delphi Technique
1.2.3 Research Tools
1.2.3.1 Questionnaire
1.2.3.2 Interviews
1.2.3.3 Observation
1.2.3.4 Experimental Technique
1.2.3.4.1. Data Collection
1.3 Preparatory Terminologies in Research
1.3.1 Statement of problem / Title of Research
1.3.2 Research Design
1.3.3 Hypothesis and Assumptions
1.3.4 Objectives
1.3.5 Scope and Limitations
1.3.6 Literature Search and review of Literature
1.3.6.1 Assessing and Defining
Information Needs
1.3.6.2 Identifying Resources
1.3.6.2.1. Locating Bibliographical
Sources
1.3.6.2.2. Referring Subject Pathfinders
1.3.6.3 Obtaining Literature
1.3.7 Bibliographic Citation and Referencing Styles
1.3.7.1 What is Bibliography and what are
Types of Bibliographies
1.3.7.1.1. Enumerative Bibliography
1.3.7.1.2. Analytical Bibliography
1.3.7.1.3. Annotated Bibliography
1.3.8 Bibliographic Citation Styles
1.3.8.1 APA Style
1.3.8.2 MLA (Modern Language Association)
1.3.8.3 Chicago Style Manual
1.3.8.4 IEEE Style
1.3.9 Data sampling, data collection,
data analysis and tools
1.3.9.1 Advantages and Challenges of
Data Sampling
1.3.9.2 Various Methods of Data Sampling
1.3.10 Online Survey Tools
1.3.10.1 Typeform
1.3.10.2 Feedier
1.3.10.3 HubSpot
1.3.10.4 SurveyMonkey
1.3.10.5 Crowdsignal
1.3.10.6 Qualtrics
1.3.10.7 Alchemer
1.3.10.8 GetFeedback
1.3.10.9 QuestionPro
1.3.10.10 Google Forms
1.3.11 Data Analysis Software(s)
1.3.11.1 SPSS
1.3.11.1.1. What is SPSS?
1.3.11.2. SAS : Data Analysis Software
1.4 How to Write Research Report?
1.5 How to write a Research Proposal
1.6 Research Skills
References and Bibliography
2 Introduction to Information Literacy
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Evolution of Information Literacy Concept
and Definitions
2.1.01 Role of Librarians in Developing
Information Literacy Concept
2.1.1 Relation of Information Literacy and
Information Technology
2.1.2 Information Literacy and Higher Education
2.1.3 Significance of Information Literacy
in Pedagogy Point of View
2.2 Progress of Information Literacy in the world
2.3 Components of Information Literacy
Programmes and Methodology
2.3.1 Components Personality Development
Programmes
2.3.2 Components of Information Literacy
Programmes
2.3.3 Life Cycle of Information literacy Programmes
2.3.4 Role of Different Human Resources in
Information Literacy Progammes
2.3.4.1 Role of Teachers
2.3.4.2 Role of Librarians and
Library Professionals
2.3.4.3 Role of Information Technology Experts
2.3.4.4 Role of Administrators
2.3.5 Information Literacy – International
Standards and Guidelines
2.3.5.1 United States and Canada
2.3.5.1.1. Information Literacy
Standards for Student Learning
2.3.5.2 The United Kingdom
2.3.5.3 Australia and New Zealand
2.3.5.4 Singapore
2.3.5.5 South Asian countries
References and Bibliography
3 Digital Literacy
3.0 Overview
3.1 What is Literacy
3.2 Digital Literacy
3.2.1 Introduction and Definition
3.3 Principles of Digital Literacy
3.4 Evolution of Digital Literacy
3.4.1 Information Literacy
3.4.2 Media literacy
3.4.3 Computer literacy
3.4.4 Digital Literacy
3.4.5 Visual Literacy
3.5 How To take a stock of one’s digital self 110
3.6 How to Improve our Digital Literacy Skills
References and Bibliohraphy
4 Application of ACRL Information Literacy
Competency Standards in Research Process
4.0 Overview
4.1 Importance of Information Literacy
4.1.1 Importance of Information Literacy in Life
4.1.2 Importance of Information Literacy
in Education
4.1.2.1 In School Education
4.1.2.2 In College Education
4.1.2.3 In Higher Education
4.2 Importance of Information Literacy in Research
4.2.1 What is Enquiry Based Learning Method?
4.3 Linking Information Literacy with Research Skills
4.3.1 Significance if Information Literacy
Competencies in Research Process
4.4 Identifying Research Skills Woven in ACRL
Information Literacy Standards for Higher education
4.5 ACRL Information Literacy standards for
higher education
4.5.1 Historical development of ACRL the
information literacy competency standards
for higher education
4.5.2 Use of ACRL standards
4.5.3 Identifying Research Components in
ACRL Information Literacy Standards
4.5.3.1 Research Components Extracted from
Performance Indicators of ACRL
Standard One
4.5.3.2 Research Components Extracted from
The Performance Indicators of
ACRL Information Literacy
Standard Two
4.5.3.3 Research Components Extracted from
in Performance Indicators of ACRL
Standard Three
4.5.3.4 Research Components Extracted from
the Performance Indicators of
Standard Four
4.5.3.5 Research Components Extracted from
Performance Indicators of Standard Five
4.6 Information literacy models
4.6.1 Information Literacy educational
programmes at NILIS
References and Bibliography
5 Redefining Research Process with Information
Literacy Point of View (Linking Research
Components from ACRL Information
Literacy Standards with the Research Process)
5.0 Background
5.01 Essential Qualities of a Researcher
5.1 Redefining Research Process with Information
Literacy Point of view
5.1.1 Defining Nature and Extent of
Information Needs
5.1.01 Articulating Topic of Research
5.1.02 Identifying General Information Sources
5.1.2 Preparations Towards Identifying Nature
and Extent of Information Needed in Research
5.1.2.1 Identifying Potential Information
Sources
5.1.2.2 Types of information Sources
5.1.2.3 Various Formats of Information Sources
5.1.3 Ways and Means of Exploring
Information Sources
5.1.3.01 How the knowledge is Organised
in Library
5.1.3.1 Using Library Resources for Research
5.1.3.2 Exploring Information Beyond
Own Library
5.1.3.3 Exploring Databases Relating to
Field of Research
5.1.4 Consideration of Cost and Benefit of
Acquiring Information
5.1.4.1 Procuring Reading Materials from
other Languages
5.2 Accessing Needed Information
Effectively and Efficiently
5.2.1 Using Library OPAC or Web
Resources Effectively
5.2.1.1 Using Library OPAC Effectively
5.2.1.2 Using Google’s Advanced Search Tips
5.2.2 Information Retrieval Systems
5.2.2.1 What is Information Retrieval?
5.2.2.2 What are types information
retrieval systems?
5.2.2.3 What are Components and Features
of Information Retrieval Systems?
5.2.2.3.1. What is web Crawler?
5.2.2.3.2. What is Data Aggregator?
5.2.2.3.3. Difference Between
information Retrieval and
Data Retrieval
5.2.2.4 Precision and Recall in Information
Retrieval
5.2.3 Designing Literature Search Strategy
5.2.3.1 Steps towards designing search strategy
and Adopting Search strategy
techniques such as:
5.2.3.2 Using appropriate subject headings
5.2.3.3 Using Boolean Logic to combine
search terms
5.2.3.4 Citation searching
5.2.4 How to record literature search completed
by the researcher
5.2.4.1 How to document literature
search made
5.2.5 Describing search methodology
5.2.5.1 Adding search strategy as an appendix
in the research output
5.3 Process of Synthesizing New Theory/
Concept/Knowledge
5.3.1 Understanding the Retrieved Information
Contents and adding them in Researcher’s
own Knowledgebase
5.3.2 Evaluating Obtained Information and Its Source
5.3.3 Process of Synthesizing new
Concept/theory/knowledge
5.3.4 Comparing Newly Synthesized Concept with
that of Already Existing Old Concept and
Linking New knowledge with it
5.3.5 Reconfirming the New concept/theory/
knowledge
5.3.6 Validating Newly Synthesized Concept
5.3.7 Revising Initial Query, if necessary
5.4 Process of Writing Research Report or Thesis
5.4.1 Converting Newly Synthesized Concept
into Information Product
5.4.2 How to Write a Thesis or Dissertation
5.4.2.1 Adopted Standard and style of
thesis writing
5.5 Ethical and other Rationale Considerations in
Research Process
5.5.1 Understanding Ethical, Legal and Socio
Economical Issues about the
Use of Information
5.5.1.1 Plagiarism Concerns in the
Research Work
5.5.1.1.1 What is Plagiarism?
5.5.1.1.2 Types of Plagiarism Acts
5.5.1.1.3 Reasons for Plagiarism
5.5.1.1.4 Reasons for plagiarism amongst
researchers and Scholars
5.5.1.1.4.1 How to avoid
Plagiarism in
Research
5.5.1.1.5 How to Avoid Plagiarism in
a Research Paper?
5.6 Comparison of inputs from Traditional
Research Methodology and Information Literacy
5.6.1 Inputs from Research Methodology
5.6.2 Inputs from Information Literacy
5.6.2.1 Requisites for Information Literacy:
Personality Development
5.6.2.2 Preparatory Skills for Information
literacy
5.6.2.3 Information Literacy (ACRL Standard
No.01) Input for Defining Nature and
Extent of Information Needs.
5.6.2.4 Information Literacy (ACRL Standard
No.02) Input on Accessing
needed Information Effectively
and Efficiently
5.6.2.5 Information Literacy (Standard No.03)
Input on Synthesizing the New Idea/
Concept or knowledge
5.6.2.6 Information Literacy (ACRL Standard
No.04) input about Presenting the
newly Synthesized Concept into
an Information Products
5.6.2.7 Information Literacy (ACRL
Standard No.05)
5.6.3 Conclusion References and Biblography
6 Drafting Model Syllabus for Information
Literacy in Research Methodology in India
6.0 Background
6.1 Information Literacy Component in Ph.D.
Research in India: A State of art report
6.1.1 Content analysis of PET examination
syllabi of selected universities in India
6.2 Need of Incorporating Information Literacy
Components in Research
6.3 Proposed Model syllabus of Information
Literacy Programme for Research in India
6.3.01 Prerequisites for Information Literacy :
Personality Development 6.3.02 Preparatory Skills for Information literacy
6.3.1 Introduction to Information Literacy:
Evolution of the Concept and Definitions
6.3.1.1 Contents of Information Literacy
Programme
6.3.2 Significance of ACRL Information
Literacy Competency Standards in Research
6.4 Application of ACRL Information Literacy
Competency Standards in Research
6.4.1 Defining Nature and Extent of
Information Needs
6.4.2 Accessing needed Information Effectively
and Efficiently
6.4.3 Synthesising the New Idea/Concept
or Knowledge
6.4.4 Presenting the newly Synthesized Concept
into an Information Product
6.4.5 Understands many of the economic, legal
and social issues surrounding the use of
information and about accessing and
uses information ethically and legally
6.5 Information literacy models
6.6 Information literacy curriculum
6.6.1 Information Literacy educational
programmes at NILIS
Reference and Bibliography
Appendix “A” University of Pune
Appendix “B” UGC NET Exam Syllabus
Appendix “C” SNDT Mumbai
Appendix “D” Qualifications of faculty members
of the course
Index
