Small-Scale Research Project

Bharat Kumar GECE MITHI

What it means: A small research project is like a mini investigation. You pick a topic, ask questions, and find answers. It’s small, so it’s easy to handle.
How to do it:
1. Choose a simple topic (e.g., "What food do students like?").
2. Plan how to ask people (like making a list of questions).
3. Collect answers and share what you learned.
Example: If you ask 10 friends about their favourite subject, that’s a small project!

Key Tip: Keep it simple—don’t try to ask too many people or make it too big.

What it means: A questionnaire is a list of questions you ask people to get info. It’s a tool for your research.
Steps to make one:
1. Think of a goal: What do you want to know? (e.g., "Do students like English class?")
2. Write clear questions: Use simple words like "Do you like…?" or "How often…?"
  - Good: "Do you enjoy reading books?"
  - Bad: "What’s your opinion on literary engagement?" (too hard!)
3. Keep it short: 5-10 questions are enough.
4. Test it: Ask a friend if the questions make sense.
Types of questions:
- Yes/No (e.g., "Do you like speaking in class?")
- Choices (e.g., "Which is best: reading, writing, or speaking?")
- Open (e.g., "What helps you learn English?")
Why it matters: Good questions get good answers. Bad questions confuse people.

Key Tip: Avoid long or tricky words—keep it easy for everyone.

What it means: Gathering data is collecting answers. Presenting findings is showing what you learned.
How to gather data:
1. Ask people your questions (face-to-face, paper, or online).
2. Write down their answers carefully.
3. Be polite—say "thank you" to everyone who helps.
How to present findings:
1. Organize: Put answers into groups (e.g., 6 said "yes," 4 said "no").
2. Use simple tools:
  - Lists (e.g., "3 like math, 5 like English").
  - Charts (e.g., a bar showing how many picked each answer).
3. Explain: Say what the answers tell you (e.g., "Most students like English").
Example: If 7 out of 10 students like group work, you can say, "Group work is popular."

Key Tip: Don’t just list numbers—tell a story with your data!

What it means: Reporting is telling others what you found in a clear way, like a short story or speech.
How to do it:
1. Start simple: Say what you studied (e.g., "I asked about favorite subjects").
2. Share the main point: What did most people say? (e.g., "6 out of 10 like English").
3. Add details: Give examples or numbers to prove it.
4. Finish strong: Say why it matters (e.g., "Teachers can use this to make class fun").
Ways to report:
- Writing: A short paragraph or report.
- Speaking: A quick talk to your class.
Example report: "I asked 10 students about subjects. Six picked English, three picked math, one picked science. Most like English because it’s fun."

Key Tip: Use short sentences and everyday words so everyone understands.

Collecting and Presenting Data: Ask questions, get answers, show what you found.
Small-Scale Research: Pick a topic, ask a few people, share results.
Questionnaire: Make easy questions to get good info.
Gathering Data: Collect answers and organize them.
Reporting: Tell others what you learned simply.

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