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For example, some possible research objectives for the research titled “Mapping
                     Kerala: A Literary Journey Through Indian English Literature” can be:

                        1.  Identify and compile literary works in Indian English literature that feature
                             Kerala as a prominent setting or subject matter.

                        2.  Analyse the portrayal of Kerala’s landscapes, culture, and society in Indian
                             English literary works, examining the various perspectives presented by
                             different authors.


                        3.  Investigate  the  role  of  Kerala  as  a  cultural  and  historical  backdrop  in
                             shaping the themes, characters, and narratives in Indian English literature.

                        4.  Compare and contrast the depictions of Kerala in Indian English literature
                             with regional literature and explore how cultural nuances and perspectives
                             influence these representations.


                                               Significance of Study

                                               The  Significance  of  Study  section focuses on the
                                            importance of the research, reflecting its contributions and
                                            impact  on  a  specific  research  field.  It  also  indicates  the
                                            beneficiaries of the research findings and how they can be
                                            benefited. Crafting a compelling significance statement can
                       Research impact      instil the reader’s interest and enable researchers to better
                                            comprehend the relevance and potential impact of the study.
                                            In the arts and humanities, the significance statement may be
                                            more extensive and descriptive, whereas in applied sciences,
                                            it tends to be more straightforward. The study's significance
                                            is usually  presented  at  the  conclusion  of the  Introduction
                                            section.

                                               This section  comprises both  Theoretical  Contribution
                                            and Applied Contribution, highlighting the significance of
                                            this study within the research field.  Theoretical contribution
                                            in  the  significance  of  the  study  section  involves  the
                                            development and advancement of existing theories through
                         Theoretical        logical  analysis and  factual  evidence.  In the  discipline  of
                         and applied        History,  for  instance,  a  significant  theoretical  contribution
                        contributions       could be the reinterpretation of historical  events based

                                            on newly discovered primary sources, shedding light on
                                            previously  misunderstood  aspects  of  the  past.  Flexibility
                                            in theoretical approaches allows historians to present fresh
                                            perspectives  and enrich  our understanding  of history's
                                            complexities.





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