IGNOU MWG-005 Assignment 2026-27
Research Methods
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:34 pm.
| Course code | MWG-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Research Methods |
| Programme | MA in Women’s and Gender Studies (MAWGSR)MAWGSR |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MWG 005/AST/TMA-2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MWG-005 assignment
The MWG-005 Research Methods assignment covers quantitative and qualitative approaches, feminist epistemologies, research ethics, sexism in research and sampling. It also asks students to plan a research study on a relevant theme in Women’s and Gender Studies.
There are two main questions carrying 100 marks in total. Question 1 requires any four of five short responses, each worth 10 marks and limited to 500 words. Question 2 carries 60 marks and requires a research design within 1,500 words, covering the research problem, literature, population and sample, data collection, analysis, significance and limitations.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (a) | 10 | Compare quantitative and qualitative research in terms of their main characteristics and differences. |
| Q1 (b) | 10 | Discuss feminist epistemologies and their importance for feminist research. |
| Q1 (c) | 10 | Explain the ethical principles and practices that guide research. |
| Q1 (d) | 10 | Discuss sexism in research using suitable examples or research studies. |
| Q1 (e) | 10 | Explain sampling and the different sampling methods used in social science research. |
| Question 2 | 60 | Prepare a research design on a Women’s and Gender Studies theme, addressing the problem, literature review, population and sample, data collection, analysis, significance and limitations. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Write the assignment by hand.
- Submit each assignment as one separate document; do not combine assignments or submit individual answers as separate documents.
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