The Research Navigator

Services Offered

We offer consultation and guidance on different parts of your research projects. This support is more focused towards the methodology behind your research topic and its logic, and less to do with discipline specific content. Hence, the consultation can be useful for students and researchers across disciplines.

The first consultation will take place through mail and/or text and you can share your research protocols or research data with us. It will allow us to assess your support needs and set up a consultation plan as you progress with your research study. Further consultation can be set up on hourly or project basis, and starts at INR 500 an hour (in person/ video conference meetings). Active hands-on support with content (Data computation/analysis, proofreading/editing, etc.) cost a higher rate than personal meeting/discussion. Merely completing specific tasks (data analysis, proofreading, etc.) without need of personal consultation will also cost premium (starting from INR 800 per hour).

First consultation with an expert is absolutely FREE for students from CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, India.

For clients/students outside the Indian subcontinent, the standard rate of consultation is 15 dollars per hour (15$/hr). This applies to clients living outside SAARC countries.

We offer consultation on the following areas:

1. Scientific/ Academic Writing

General rules of academic/scientific writing of various types, including Research articles, Research dissertations or thesis, Research proposals, Reports, Curriculum
Distribution of research content into logical chapters with appropriate guidelines for chapter writing (Introduction, Review of Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Bibliography).

2. Working with Research Data

Computation, tabulation and representation of Quantitative data using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), Jamovi, R and/or Microsoft Excel
Statistical analysis of Quantitative data, primarily inferential statistics; both parametric and non-parametric tests.
Representation of final analysis into relevant tables and figures (Formulation of Results chapter) and reporting of results in plain text.

3. Research Logic (Methods Chapter)

Formulation of research objectives and hypotheses based on overall aim
Development of relevant research tools (includes rating scales, questionnaires, interview/ observation schedules)
Finalization of questionnaire booklets for administration, which includes specific informed consent forms, socio demographic forms, screening forms, etc.
Design of a relevant sampling frame (Decisions on inclusion/exclusion criteria, sampling type)

4. Manuscript Finishing & Perfection

Editing and proofreading of completed manuscripts to ensure integrity of content and logical flow of ideas.
Formatting of manuscripts based on predefined stylistics (APA, MLA, etc.), for fonts and spacing, headings, citations, page layouts, headers and footers, tables and figures, etc.
Plagiarism check and subsequent reformulation of parts of manuscripts to ensure originality of content.

5. Research Software

Proficiency in data collection tools like Google Forms, RedCap, Qualtrics, etc.
Proficiency in statistical software like SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), Jamovi, JASP, MPlus, Factor, R, and MS Excel for quantitative data (NVivo for Qualitative data)
Development of experimental trials or tasks (mostly for Psychology) for research using PEBL 2.0 (Psychology Experiment Building Language), E-Prime, Psych Lab 101, z-Tree.
Use of advanced functions of Microsoft Office suite for research purposes, particularly MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

6. Journal Submission

Expert advise on appropriate journals for publication of research articles based on indexing criteria mostly related to Scopus and Web of Science
Development of manuscripts for submission according to guidelines given by journals and publishing bodies (guidelines specific to headings, formatting, document preparation, etc.).
Drafting of formality documents for journal submission; Cover letter, Declarations, Ethical statements, etc.

Services Offered

1. Scientific/ Academic Writing

General rules of academic/scientific writing of various types, including Research articles, Research dissertations or thesis, Research proposals, Reports, Curriculum

Distribution of research content into logical chapters with appropriate guidelines for chapter writing (Introduction, Review of Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion, Bibliography).

2. Working with Research Data

Computation, tabulation and representation of Quantitative data using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), Jamovi, R and/or Microsoft Excel

Statistical analysis of Quantitative data, primarily inferential statistics; both parametric and non-parametric tests.

Representation of final analysis into relevant tables and figures (Formulation of Results chapter) and reporting of results in plain text.

3. Research Logic (Methods Chapter)

Formulation of research objectives and hypotheses based on overall aim

Development of relevant research tools (includes rating scales, questionnaires, interview/ observation schedules)

Finalization of questionnaire booklets for administration, which includes specific informed consent forms, socio demographic forms, screening forms, etc.

Design of a relevant sampling frame (Decisions on inclusion/exclusion criteria, sampling type)

4. Manuscript Finishing & Perfection

Editing and proofreading of completed manuscripts to ensure integrity of content and logical flow of ideas.

Formatting of manuscripts based on predefined stylistics (APA, MLA, etc.), for fonts and spacing, headings, citations, page layouts, headers and footers, tables and figures, etc.

Plagiarism check and subsequent reformulation of parts of manuscripts to ensure originality of content.

5. Research Software

Proficiency in data collection tools like Google Forms, RedCap, Qualtrics, etc.

Proficiency in statistical software like SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), Jamovi, JASP, MPlus, Factor, R, and MS Excel for quantitative data (NVivo for Qualitative data)

Development of experimental trials or tasks (mostly for Psychology) for research using PEBL 2.0 (Psychology Experiment Building Language), E-Prime, Psych Lab 101, z-Tree.

Use of advanced functions of Microsoft Office suite for research purposes, particularly MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

6. Journal Submission

Expert advise on appropriate journals for publication of research articles based on indexing criteria mostly related to Scopus and Web of Science

Development of manuscripts for submission according to guidelines given by journals and publishing bodies (guidelines specific to headings, formatting, document preparation, etc.).

Drafting of formality documents for journal submission; Cover letter, Declarations, Ethical statements, etc.

QUICK HELP? Do you have only minor doubts/issues related to your research and want a quick resolve? Post the doubts/issues/questions you have in the box below, and get answers by experts within 24 hours!!

QUICK HELP?
Do you have only minor doubts/issues related to your research and want a quick resolve?
Post the doubts/issues/questions you have in the box below, and get answers by experts within 24 hours!!