An Overview of Essential Aspects of English Literature for Research Methodology in Higher Education System in India

Abstract

Research is a scientific, systematic, comparative and evaluating study of finding new facts/ theories or old facts/ theories. Research is crucial for both understanding arguments and finding solutions to various global issues. The aim of research is to answer to problems through the application of scientific methodology which guarantees that the information is reliable and unbiased. Research is directly proportional to the quality of advanced research, if researchers are not able to follow the methodology, their efforts may not produce the required results, and then in some cases, it may cause endless word-spinning and too many quotations and consequently disappointment and frustration for the researcher although the hypothesis of applying an appropriate methodology to effective research and the difficulties associated with it can be envisaged. Researchers may find that research work is not a simple task but very complex phenomena which necessitate consideration of set proceeding. As research begins with the elaboration of an idea, a question, or a previous line of inquiry, it is pertinent to note that research planning should never be undertaken by researchers without academic and rational confidence. Researchers have to pay due attention to designing and adhering to the appropriate methodology throughout for improving the quality of research. This paper focuses on essential elements of research work as context of planning and development, in which the significance of research lies. The methodology may differ from problem to problem, yet the basic approach towards research remains the same.