M.Tech.

(VLSI Design) Degree Examination I Semester

19EMC741 - Research Methodology and IPR

(Effective from the admitted batch 2019-20)

Unit - I

1. a. Define Research and list the different sources of research problems 6

b. Distinguish between (i) Descriptive vs Analytical Research (ii) Applied vs Fundamental
Research? 6

OR

2. a. What are the criteria of a good research? 6

b. List the different data collection methods and compare them? 6

Unit - II

3. a. Describe the different ethical issues related to authorship? 6

b. Explain the different reasons why literature review is important or helpful? 6

OR

4. a. What are the different steps to ensure avoiding being accused of plagiarism? 6
b. List and elaborate the different sources of literature review 6

Unit - III

5. a. List the attributes, reasons and guidelines for effective technical writing? 6
b. Contrast between conference paper, technical presentation and journal paper? 6

OR

6. a. List the different considerations in choosing a particular research contribution for

patenting or journal publication? 6
b. Define the terms citation, citation index, h-index etc? 6

Unit - IV

7. a. Describe the codes and standards in building intellectual property rights? 6

b. List the subject, importance and requirements for of patentability? 6

OR

8. a. Enumerate the procedure for application preparation, filing and grant of Patents? 6
b. Explain the process of patenting and commercialization in academia? 6

Unit - V

9. a. Explain the scope of patent rights? 6

b. Identify the sources of patent information and databases? 6

OR

10. a. Describe the new developments in IPR in computer software, biological systems? 6
b. Describe the process for licensing and transfer of technology? 6