Introduction:

Internet has become a major source of information for social scientists, and users benefit from improved search and other tools that optimise one's use of the Internet. In this context, CDS has developed a short duration training programme on 'Using Internet for Applied Development Research' for research scholars in economics and other social sciences, across colleges and universities in India. The sixth version of the programme will be held at CDS during May 24-26 2010.

Programme Objectives:

Given a research topic, after attending the course, the participant should be able to:

* Prepare a comprehensive but issue-specific bibliography using freely available resources on the www;
* Identify secondary source datasets;
* Download the identified datasets in an efficient manner; and
* Familiarise with different methods of dissemination (of output) and networking

Programme Content:

The programme will take the participant through the various stages involved in conducting a applied development research project and will familarise the participant with the Internet resources which can make that step easier. The topics covered include tools for power browsing, searching, downloading, data analysis, collaborating, and reporting writing etc.

Hitherto five versions of the programme have been offered in 2005,2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively. The sixth version of the programme will be offered during May 24-26 2010. Those who are interested may contact the Course co-ordinators: Mani at cds.ac.in or Murali at cds.ac.in.