Research Preparedness of Students in a Selected University

Students’ research skills development in undergraduate coursework is discussed by a substantial body of literature and to a large extent it describes higher education curriculum initiatives designed to equip students with thinking skills and processes for research (Brew 2006 2012). Such initiatives are generally focused on inculcating students’ research skills through purposefully-designed final year research units in preparation for higher degrees (Willison & O’Regan 2017). In today’s world where science and technology are becoming increasingly important it can be said that the main objective of our education system is that students structure the information rather than receive prepared information and are raised as scientific literates. Qualified people who produce reach and use the information are required for this. Undoubtedly there are many variables in achieving this objective. The findings of this study will be helpful in the improvement of the existing curriculum where research is integrated as a means of preparing the students for higher education researches and possible enhancement of the capability building.