This course provides an introduction to research methodology in English Studies with an aim to familiarize students with basic concepts of research. It also acts as a preparatory course for students undertaking research for their Final Project (dissertation). The course examines current research paradigms, principles of research design, commonly used research methods for small-scale studies, processes involved in the analysis of data with a possible theoretical framework and modes of presenting research findings. The aim is to ensure that students have the training to conduct research academically (and professionally). The course is designed to help them develop specific skills (grant writing for example, or advanced library research), or guide them through useful practices (such as proposal writing for higher studies and conference paper plan).