Introduction: Meaning of Research, Objectives of Engineering Research, and Motivation in Engineering Research, Types of Engineering Research, Finding and Solving a Worthwhile Problem. Ethics in Engineering Research, Ethics in Engineering Research Practice, Types of Research Misconduct, Ethical Issues Related to Authorship.

1. Dr. Roopa D N, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSSATE, Bengaluru
JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA
JSS ACADEMY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, BENGALURU
Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi
Accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade
Sub: Research Methodology and IPR (21RM156)
Ref: text book 1 – module 1 & 2
Question Bank
Module 1
1. What is Research? Explain objectives of research and motivation in research.
2. Describe the different types of research.
3. Briefly explain with a neat diagram, research process with a flow chart.
4. Explain how do you find and solve a worthwhile problem.
5. What is ethics in the perspective of engineering research and explain ethics in engineering
research.
6. Discuss the ethical Issues Related to Authorship
7. Explain the types of research misconduct.
Module 2
1. Write short notes on i) Literature review and technical reading ii) New and existing
knowledge.
2. Explain the literature grid used in analysis and synthesis of research.
3. List the 3 bibliographic databases and explain each one in detail.
4. Explain the various search operators used in search of articles.
5. Explain citations and attribution a concept used in giving due credit where ever necessary.
6. Give your interpretation on impact of title and keywords on citations.
7. With a neat sketch explain knowledge flow through citations.
8. Differentiate between acknowledgement, attribution, referencing and citation.
9. List 5 important ways of citation methods and explain in brief each with example.