Date and Day: June 10, 2024, Monday

Time: 1:00 PM onwards
Platform: Google Meet

Link: https://meet.google.com/ncc-ywdw-jbx?hs=224
Organized by: Department of Fashion & Textiles, IIS (Deemed to be University) in collaboration with SIDT, Mumbai
Speaker: Dr. Bhupinder Kaur, General Manager (Technical Education), ATDC, Gurgaon

Participants:  35, Faculty members and Students of IISU and SIDT.

Introduction

On June 10, 2024, the Department of Fashion & Textiles at IIS (Deemed to be University), in collaboration with SIDT, Mumbai, hosted a webinar titled "Strategic Approaches to Research Proposal Writing". The session was conducted via Google Meet by Dr. Bhupinder Kaur, General Manager (Technical Education) at ATDC, Gurgaon. The webinar aimed to enhance the research proposal writing skills of students and faculty from both IISU and SIDT.

Key Takeaways

Introduction to Research Proposals

Dr. Bhupinder Kaur began by explaining the significance of research proposals in academic and professional settings. She discussed the various types of research proposals and emphasized on getting funds for research project from the local and government bodies.

Essential Components of a Research Proposal

Dr. Kaur detailed the structure of a comprehensive research proposal, covering the following components:

• Title: Crafting a clear and concise title that reflects the essence of the research.
• Abstract: Summarizing the proposal succinctly.
• Introduction: Introducing the research topic and its background.
• Literature Review: Reviewing existing research and identifying gaps.
• Objectives: Defining the aims and objectives of the research.
• Methodology: Outlining the research methods and approaches to be used.
• Expected Outcomes: Predicting the potential results and their impact.
• Budget: Estimating the financial requirements for the research.
• Timeline: Providing a schedule for the research activities.

• Strategic Approaches

Dr. Kaur shared strategic insights on several aspects of research proposal writing:

• Identifying Research Gaps: Techniques to identify and articulate gaps in existing research.
• Formulating Research Questions: Crafting clear and focused research questions.
• Structuring Proposals: Organizing content in a logical and coherent manner.
• Aligning with Guidelines: Ensuring proposals meet the specific guidelines and requirements of funding bodies or academic institutions.
• Persuasive Writing Techniques: Using persuasive language to make a compelling case for the proposed research.

Common Mistakes

The session also covered common pitfalls in research proposal writing, such as lack of clarity, inadequate literature review, unrealistic objectives, and insufficient budgeting. Dr. Kaur provided practical tips on how to avoid these mistakes.

Interactive Q&A

The webinar featured an interactive Q&A session, where participants posed questions and discussed challenges related to research proposal writing. Dr. Kaur addressed these queries with practical advice and insights, making the session highly engaging and informative.

Conclusion

The webinar on "Strategic Approaches to Research Proposal Writing" successfully met its objective of enhancing the research proposal writing skills of students and faculty from IISU and SIDT. Dr. Bhupinder Kaur's expertise and the interactive format of the session contributed to a highly informative and engaging experience for all participants.

Learning Outcome

Students gained a comprehensive understanding of the importance and structure of research proposals, learning to effectively craft titles, abstracts, introductions, literature reviews, objectives, methodologies, outcomes, budgets, timelines, and references on "Strategic Approaches to Research Proposal Writing”. They developed strategic skills for identifying research gaps, formulating research questions, structuring proposals coherently, aligning with guidelines, and using persuasive writing techniques. Additionally, they learned to avoid common pitfalls in proposal writing, enhancing their ability to create high-quality research proposals. The interactive Q&A session further boosted their confidence and preparedness by providing personalized feedback and practical insights.