MA English with Communication Studies

Paper Presentation and Publication

It is proposed that in order to inculcate research culture among the students, they be
encouraged to present and publish research papers.

Paper Presentation:
• Students can present maximum of one paper per semester which will be given
two credits.
• The seminar/conference/congress should be one that is organised by a
recognised university, reputed college, an established or a reputed research
centre. The assembly should be national or international in nature.
• In order to get the grades the student should submit the presented research
paper in a standard research paper format along with the certificate from the
assembly organisers and conference information brochure and/or website
details.
• The validity of the seminar/conference/congress and the papers is to be done
by the HOD or the departmental committee set up by the HOD.
• Paper presentation in workshops of seminar nature may also be recognised.
• In order to avoid technical problems only single author papers are to be
recognised.
• The credits are to be given for the respective semesters in which the paper was
presented.
• The student is eligible for attendance for the conference days and the
minimum number of days required for travelling to attend the assembly.
• Students need to intimate and take prior permission from the HOD or
programme co-ordinator regarding the presentation.
• The records should be submitted to HOD/programme co-ordinator within a
week after the presentation.

Paper Publication:
• Students can publish maximum of two papers per year which are to be given
four credits each.
• The publications should be in refereed research journals either national or
international.
• Non-refereed research journals may also be considered. However, publication
in them will carry three credits.
• The validity of the journals and publication is to be done by the HOD or the
departmental committee set up by the HOD.
• In order to get the grades, the student should submit a copy of the published
article along with the original source of publication. Written intimation of
acceptance for publication by the editors/publishers may also be considered
for award of credits.
• In case of online refereed publications, the students may give a printed copy of
the published paper and give the URL of the journal and the published paper.
• In order to avoid technical problems only single author papers are to be
recognised.