Module 1: Model Questions
1. Define the term "engineering research" and explain its significance in various fields.
2. Enumerate at least three objectives of conducting research in engineering.
3. How does engineering research contribute to the advancement of technology and
innovation?
4. Classify engineering research into at least three distinct types, providing examples for each.
5. Compare and contrast applied research and fundamental research in the context of
engineering.
6. Discuss the relevance of interdisciplinary research in the field of engineering.
7. Explain the process of identifying a worthwhile problem in engineering research.
8. Describe the key steps involved in formulating a research problem and hypothesis.
9. Discuss the challenges researchers may encounter in selecting and defining a research
problem and propose strategies for overcoming them.
10. Define ethics in the context of engineering research and its implications for researchers.
11. Illustrate the importance of ethical considerations in the design and implementation of
engineering experiments.
12. Provide examples of ethical dilemmas that researchers may face and suggest ethical
solutions.
13. Enumerate and explain at least four types of research misconduct prevalent in engineering.
14. Discuss the potential consequences of engaging in research misconduct on an individual
researcher and the scientific community.
15. Propose measures to prevent and address research misconduct in engineering research.
16. Define authorship ethics in engineering research and its role in academic publications.
17. Discuss the challenges associated with determining authorship credit in collaborative
research projects.
18. Propose guidelines for fair and transparent authorship practices to uphold ethical standards.
19. Analyse the role of motivation in driving successful engineering research projects.
20. Provide examples illustrating how motivation influences the choice of research topics in
engineering.
21. Define the meaning of research in the context of engineering. Discuss the significance of
research in the field of engineering, highlighting its role in technological advancements.
22. Explain the objectives of engineering research and how they contribute to the overall
development of the engineering field. Provide examples to support your explanation.
23. Discuss the importance of motivation in engineering research. How does motivation
influence the quality and outcome of research projects? Provide real-world examples to
illustrate your points.
24. Explore the various types of engineering research, emphasizing their distinctive
characteristics and applications. Provide specific examples for each type to enhance your
discussion.
25. What are the key steps involved in finding and solving a worthwhile problem in engineering
research? Illustrate your answer with a case study or practical example.
26. Examine the ethical considerations in engineering research, focusing on the principles that
researchers should adhere to. Discuss the potential consequences of ethical violations in
research practice.
Module 1: Model Questions
27. Differentiate between ethical issues related to authorship in engineering research. Discuss
the responsibilities of authors and potential challenges associated with authorship disputes.
28. Enumerate and explain the various types of research misconduct in engineering. Provide
examples and discuss the impact of research misconduct on the scientific community and
society at large.
29. Evaluate the role of ethics in engineering research practice. How can ethical guidelines be
implemented to ensure the integrity of research outcomes? Support your answer with
relevant examples.
30. Reflect on the ethical dilemmas that researchers may encounter in the course of their work.
Discuss strategies to address and resolve such dilemmas in the context of engineering
research.
