Research Methodology — DU B. A. (Hons) English Previous Year Question Papers

3. Candidates have to answer ALL the questions in Part A and ANY THREE questions in Part B. 4. Questions in Part A carry 10 marks each and questions in Part B carry 20 marks each. (a) Read the following poem carefully and attempt a practical criticism. Focus on theme, tone, imagery, metaphors, and rhyme. Beneath the silver moon's soft glow, The river hums, the breezes blow, Through ancient woods and whispering trees, The night hums secrets on the breeze. Stars like lanterns pierce the dark, Their trembling light ignites a spark, Where shadows dance on mossy ground, And every leaf makes gentle sound. The owl surveys with golden eyes, Its silent flight through midnight skies, While flowers close their sleepy heads, And dreams like rivers weave through beds. (b) What is the significance of writing an abstract and keywords for a research paper? (a) Convert the following entries into MLA 9 style: (5x2) (i) Book: John Smith. Modern Research. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2018. Print. (ii) Journal Article: Meena Sharma. "Language and Culture." Indian Journal of English Studies, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2020, pages 45-60. Published by Delhi University Press. (iii) Website Article: "Research Methods Today." Author: not mentioned. Website: Research World. Publisher: Research World Pvt. Ltd. Date of publication: 15 June 2021. URL: www.researchworld.com/methods. Accessed on 10 January 2023. (iv) Book Chapter: R.K. Gupta. "Poetry Analysis." In Perspectives on Literature, edited by S. Verma, Routledge India, New Delhi, 2019, (v) Newspaper Article: Rajiv Kumar. "Education in India." The Hindu, New Delhi edition, 5 March 2022, page 10. (b) Write a short note on qualitative and quantitative research. Discuss the applicability of quantitative research to English studies. (a) What is a thesis statement? Explain its characteristics and importance in research writing. (b) Paraphrase the following passage in your own words in about 200-250 Research methodology constitutes a crucial dimension of scholarly inquiry, encompassing the systematic frameworks and procedures through which knowledge is generated, validated, and disseminated. At its core, research is not merely an accumulation of facts but a disciplined process that involves critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and methodological precision. Scholars are required to make informed choices regarding research design, data collection techniques, and modes of analysis, all of which are influenced by the nature of the research problem and the theoretical orientation adopted.