A three-day online workshop on ‘Media Research Methodology’ was inaugurated today by the Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir ProfMehrajud Din Mir. The workshop has been organised by the School of Media Studies
In his presidential address, VC ProfMehrajud Din Mir said that the institutions of higher learning, especially the universities across the world are known and recognized by their quality of research and applicability. “The topics chosen by the research scholars should be innovative and touch the contemporary issues and problems confronted by masses,” the VC said. He said research in media has tremendous scope as media plays a huge role in shaping and framing the opinion of the people. Prof.Mehrajud Din Mir said the media can bring reforms in all the sectors by highlighting both the positive and negative aspects.
In his keynote address, Advisor, department of Mass Communication, Apeejay Education Society Prof Ashok Ogra said the main aim of conducting research was to question the assumptions and come up with answers. He said research in the field of media helps both the government and corporate sector to convey their messages effectively to the masses. ProfOgra through his presentations deliberated in depth about TRP ratings and Communication Research and Advertising.
Speaking on the occasion, Registrar CU, Prof M Afzal Zargar said that for good research and productive outcomes in any field, the chosen research methodology has to be perfect. “All the budding researchers should be well versed with the techniques of research methodology so that they could apply the same while pursuing research,” ProfZargar said. He said the varsity endeavours to produce quality research and is trying to provide all the facilities to the researchers in this regard.
In his address, Director Research and Development, Prof G M Bhat said the faculty members in all the departments should counsel and guide the budding research scholars before they start working on any project. “The scholars should be made fully aware about research methodology tools and holding of such workshops provides a platform for the same,” he said.
In his welcome, Dean School of Media Studies, ProfShahidRasool, said the objective of organising the research methodology workshop in media was to fully acquaint the research scholars about different methodologies which can be adopted during research in the field. Describing research as a bedrock for the overall growth and development of the country, Prof Shahid said that the end result of quality research helps the government functionaries and other organizations to formulate ideal policies and programmes for the benefit of the people. He said the quality of research is determined by its reflection and reference in policy documents, legislations and industry publications. Prof Shahid further said that four resource persons from outside the valley and one from New Zealand are delivering lectures during the workshop for which around 100 scholars have registered.
Head Department of Communication and Journalism, Dr ArifNazir conducted the programme proceedings while senior assistant professor, Mr. Shahnaz Bashir proposed the vote of thanks.