EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?
A
It is a form of academic instruction.
B
It needs involvement of skilled persons.
C
It involves questioning, discussion and debates.
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(a) It is a form of academic instruction. (b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates. (c) It involves large groups of individuals. (d) It needs the involvement of skilled persons.

Detailed explanation-2: -A seminar is a form of academic instruction, either at an academic institution or offered by a commercial or professional organization. It has the function of bringing together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some particular subject, in which everyone present is requested to participate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction. Traditionally, a seminar/term paper will consist of four major sections: (1) Introduction; (2) Background; (3) Analysis; and (4) Conclusion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The purpose of seminars Seminars are small group discussions organised and led by staff. The purpose of a seminar is to enable students to improve their knowledge and understanding of a topic by engaging with key issues-participation is therefore necessary and successful participation involves preparation.

Detailed explanation-5: -It refers to a structured group discussion what usually follows a formal lecture or lectures often in the form of an essay or a paper presentation on a theme. Types of Seminar Seminars can be classified in to four types; Mini Seminar Major Seminar National Seminar and International Seminar 1.

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