Research and Writing

Research and Writing 

Hi everyone, Prakruti Bhatt, ma'am, has given us this research and written thinking exercise. Readers will investigate a number of research and writing modification-related concerns in this exercise. It talks about how writing and research improve the calibre of ideas, concepts, and the overall significance of research.

Q.1. In your opinion, should research always strive to achieve something new and creative or is it ok to pursue an existing direction and arrive at newer understanding of the same? In which one of these two categories would you classify the topic that you have chosen for your dissertation?

A-1. 

In my opinion, research doesn't always have to produce something completely novel and revolutionary; it might also help us better understand concepts that already exist. Both strategies are valid and valueable. While pursuing a novel, creative approach can provide novel discoveries, taking a fresh look at well-established paths frequently adds to the corpus of knowledge by enhancing, contextualising, or applying concepts to current issues.

"Manifestation of Existentialism in Contemporary Post-Apocalyptic Novels: A Study of Oryx and Crake, The Road, and Station Eleven," the subject of my academic dissertation, is situated inside the second category. It applies preexisting notions of post-apocalyptic literature and existentialism to particular, modern books. This method isn't about reimagining post-apocalyptic or existential stories; rather, it's about applying these frameworks to reveal new levels of meaning, especially in the ways that contemporary books capture human anxieties about morality, purpose, and survival. By doing this, the study advances our knowledge of how literature interacts with philosophy in the modern world.

"There is little to be gained from seeking to isolate any artistic form or movement from its antecedents and counterparts. Myopia is the product of critical segregation, wherein readers disengage practices from those contexts that have forged their contours. This might seem obvious, but there is value in rearticulating the axiomatic in times of transformation--when something "new" emerges, many of us fall into the trap of isolating our darlings, whether old or young, from all those other contexts that play a significant role in their construction. How does one look at electronic literature without considering the literary, the ludic, that which we can see, touch, and hear---how does one look critically at anything without such frames of reference, and how do we overcome natural limitations in capacity when attempting to do so? The best we can do is look to those who have gone before, build upon their foundation, and indeed, emphasize those aspects of an exploration we deem worthy of greater emphasis." 

Paraphrase paragraph :-

It is unproductive to separate any artistic form or movement from its historical influences and related contexts. Such isolation leads to a narrow perspective, where works are disconnected from the environments that shaped them. While this idea may seem self-evident, it is worth reiterating, especially during periods of change. When something "new" arises, we often fall into the habit of isolating it whether it's a cherished classic or an emerging trend from the broader contexts that contribute to its development. For instance, examining electronic literature requires considering its connections to traditional literary practices, gaming, and sensory experiences. It is impossible to analyze anything critically without acknowledging these interrelated frameworks. To overcome our natural limitations in comprehending such complexity, we must draw on the work of predecessors, expand on their insights, and focus on the elements we believe deserve closer attention.

Questions :-

1) Is the paraphrase approximately the same length as the original

passage?

A.1

Yes, the paraphrase and the original paragraph are around the same length. Both are thorough and maintain the level of detail necessary to communicate the intricacy of the concepts put forth. No important details are left out or unnecessarily simplified, and the paraphrase maintains the original's organisation and degree of depth.

2) Has any part of the passage been copied word for word?

A-2.

No, the original passage is not copy reproduced in the paraphrase. While maintaining the original meaning and aim, it rephrases the ideas using various language and sentence patterns.

3) Does the paraphrase have the same meaning as the passage?

A-3.

Yes, the meaning of the paraphrase is identical to that of the original passage. It upholds the fundamental concepts of the significance of taking into account creative forms within their larger historical and contextual contexts as well as the difficulties of evaluating contemporary art forms without consulting their predecessors. The paraphrase maintains the idea of building on earlier foundations and highlighting important facets of investigation.

Q. What is the full form of CIS? Discuss some of the types of searches which can be employed to search for sources in a library equipped with CIS.

A.

Computerised Information System is what CIS stands for. It describes a method that libraries employ to organise and make a variety of resources, including books, periodicals, databases, and other information formats, accessible. By streamlining the cataloguing, searching, and borrowing procedures, CIS increases user accessibility to library resources.

Types of Searches :-

1. Basic Search :-

Users can search by name, authors, keywords, titles etc. For general questions or situations when the user knows very little about the target source, this search is perfect.

2. Advanced search :-

Enables users to narrow down their search based on a variety of parameters, including language, format (e.g., book, journal), and publication date. Results can also be expanded or narrowed using boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT).

3. Author search :-

Focuses exclusively on a single author's writings. All of the resources written by a particular person or group are available to users in the library catalogue.

4. Full texts search :-

This technique, which is available for digital libraries, looks for particular terms in the content of electronic resources (such as articles and eBooks). Perfect for locating specific information in texts.

5. Citation search :-

By entering citation information such as volume, issue, page number, or DOI, users can conduct a material search. Researchers looking for specific journal articles or academic publications may find this especially useful.