Effective Strategies for Selecting a Research Topic in Literature Studies
Discover expert advice on choosing a research topic in literature studies, emphasizing individualism, broad thinking, and personal interest. Learn how to identify research areas, conduct background studies, and limit focus to enhance the research process effectively.
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Selection of Research Topic DR. JABA KUSUM SINGH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH ANDNNM MAHAVIDYALAYA KANPUR
Identifying the Area of Research: It should be very individualistic but at the same time you have to broader your thinking. It must Appeal you If you are not happy learning will not occur
Some of the Topics that may Appeal you: Literary Art Forms: Film Adaptation, Cinematography, Painting Indian Critical Theories, Comparative study , Translation Works.
Background Study: Reading existing Knowledge Review of Literature Finding the Existing Gap
Limiting Genius To become Specific Choose few Selected work Choose topic that you have read well The research work must be the summary of the theories and literature read by you
Some Important Facts: Be Realistic While choosing your Research Topic Select a Topic that your Supervisor too finds interesting and is knowledgeable about Find a topic that you already have expertise but at the same time it must be UNIQUE
The Essentials: The Topic must be manageable Read Every Available material on the Selected Topic Find Supporting Document Exploit the Resources Available in your locality CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR
Some Must have Study Materials: 1. The Oxford Companion to English Literature 2. A Glossary of Literary Terms- M. H. ABRAMS 3. History of English literature DAVID DAICHES 4. Indian Literary Criticism -G N DEVY 5. History of Indian English Literature -M K NAIK 6. Neo African Literature :A history of Black Writing - JANHEINZ JAHN 7. An Anthology :American Literature -EGBERT S. OLIVER
