THREE DAY   NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “RESEARCH METHODS & STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES” 14-16  MARCH, 2011 Introduction The diversity and evolving trends across disciplines has always baffled researchers worldwide. Research in different disciplines is advancing with changing times and fading disciplinary boundaries, so are the methods and techniques in exploring and developing various intricacies. This complexity in research canvas has made the methods more composite and multifarious.  Thus, in order to maintain dynamic and appropriate platform during research, investigators need to constantly examine the trends in research as well as the methods that can make them more  intelligent and well informed consumers of information and knowledge to document , assimilate and ultimately  infer fruitful  results and   innovations. The ICT dependant world has offered new choices and opportunities in the research endeavor. New research practices have been established in many disciplines and this dramatic shift in the research paradigm calls for a platform to make them aware ! of the growing trends and approaches. Thus, the present workshop endeavors to focus on the current trends in the research methods and techniques to help  in enriching the research skills of participants.  Objectives The workshop will focus on the emerging research methods and their application in different disciplines in order to achieve following objectives: To work out proper research design and hierarchy in each type of research method. To explore various research methods and research instruments helpful to researchers. To visualize major research paradigms.  To gain familiarity with the softwares used in sampling, data analysis and interpretation. Current trends in research techniques in the ICT era. Who can Participate?The participants can be research scholars or young teachers and other stake holders interested in research from diverse fields especially belonging to Social Sciences, Humanities, Law , Education, Management and Science faculties. Resources Persons“Kashmir University Senior faculty” and “Faculty from other national institutes” ScheduleDay OneInauguration SessionTechnical Session ITopic:  Research DimensionsTechnical Session II-IIITopic:  Research MethodsDay TwoTechnical Session IV Topic: Sampling TechniquesTechnical Session VTopic:  Hypothesis: Theory and PracticeTechnical Session VITopic: Information Resources and Services (Traditional-Resources, Emerging);Technical Session VIITopic: References and Citation PatternsDay ThreeTechnical Session VIIITopic: Statistical Techniques for Data Collection and AnalysisTechnical Session IXTopic: Software for Sampling Design and Analysis, Analysis and Presentation of Data and Hypothesis TestingTechnical Session XIITopic: Practical SessionsValedictory Session Workshop Date: March 14-16, 2011   Registration Fee          Rs.500  ( Cheque/Draft/Addressed to Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir) No of participants: 30(First come first basis) (Registration form Enclosed)The registration fee covers workshop kit, refreshment and working lunch. The boarding and lodging will be made on first- come -first basis for outside participants in nearby guest houses. Interested persons can contact conference coordinator in advance for Registration and Accommodation (if any).Contact for Registration / Further information: Dr. Sumeer  GulProgram CoordinatorDepartment of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar. 190 006. Jammu and Kashmir. Indiae-mail: sumeersuhail@gmail.comCell: (0)-8803050076ORProgramme DirectorProfessor S. M. Shafi Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar. 190 006. Jammu and Kashmir. Indiae-mail: shafi_sm@rediffmail.com  or smshafi@kashmiruniversity.ac.inCell: (0)-9419008599 REGISTRATION FORMTHREE DAY   NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “RESEARCH METHODS & STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES”14-16  MARCH, 2011 Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Designation __________________________________________________________________ Affiliation ____________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Cell/phone __________________________________________________________________ Date of Arrival _______________________________________________________________ Registration Fee:  Amount: Rs 500/- Draft/ Cheque No ____________Date_______________Bank________________ Reservation Fee (Advance) (if required): Rs 500/- Draft/ Cheque No _________ Date ___________Bank______________ Signature -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.