1. Qualitative Research is concerned with: Early forms of research originated in the natural sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, geology and wanted to observe and measure in some way in order to gain understanding. Quantitative research refers to observations and measurements that can be made objectively and repeated by other researchers. Along with the development of social sciences: psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc, they were interested in studying human behaviour and the…
Author: Sangay Phuntshog
Sangay Phuntshog is a lecturer at Trongsa's College of Language and Culture Studies (CLCS). He has more than nine years of experience teaching in higher education. He has also served as a program leader for the BA in Bhutan and Himalayan Studies Program for the past four years. He teaches in Himalayan Studies, with an emphasis on oral history, basic research methodologies, history, politics, cultural heritage, GNH, and historiography.
He is an anthophilous and religious person who enjoys playing games and hiking with friends and family outside of work.
Difference between Inductive and Deductive Research
The difference between inductive and deductive research stems from their approach and focus. In all disciplines, research plays a vital role, as it allows various academics to expand their theoretical knowledge of the discipline and also to verify the existing theories. Inductive and deductive approaches to research or else inductive and deductive research can be understood as a type of categorization. These two types are different from one another. Inductive…
Phrases commonly used in scholarly writing
Discussing areas of disagreement On the one hand …………. On the other hand ……. Some would argue that ……… Others contend that ……. The argument that ……….. is weakened by ……… One persistent debate in ………… is whether …… While it is true that ………, it could be argued that ………. At first glance, it may appear that ……….; on closer inspection, however ………. ……… theory emphasizes the role of…
What are the documentary Sources?
Documents abound in everyday life. They compromise pieces of written printed or electronic material that contain information of some sort. Oxford dictionary (2017) defines a document as ‘something written, inscribed, which furnishes evidence or information upon the subject, as a manuscript, titled-deed, coin…’. This definition indicates that a document can take many forms. It also identifies the important characteristic that a documents’ content is information or evidence. Therefore, documents are…
Academic timing of CLCS Likely to introduce shift system
The College of language and culture studies (CLCS) academic schedule is likely to go back to the shift system after the college implements the one-go system in the fall semester of 2021. The main objective of introducing one-go timing was purposefully to achieve the maximum utilization of the college resources and to carry out academic orientated curricular activities after the classes are over by the early 4: pm. Moreover, with…
Experience is must for all
I have just completed eight years of service to the organization this year. While joining in 2014, I just thought my task is to teach only. I never thought of any other activities or roles that I need to shoulder. But the moment I took the responsibility of teaching only came to know that I have to shoulder responsibility beyond teaching-learning. Apart from the teaching profession taking responsibility in the…
The historical legend of Lhakhang Nagpo
The Lhakhang Nagpo is a 10-15 minutes’ walk toward the north of the Lhakhang Karpo. It is located at the base of lord Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) mount at an altitude of 3,411 meters away from sea level. The Lhakhang stands adjacent to the Dumchoe village under Uesu Gewog. History An oral account narrates how one realized Buddhist master arrived in the Haa valley before there was any human settlement. He…
Lhakhang Karpo: An ancient Temple of Bhutan
Lhakhang Karpo is located in Uesu Gewog at Dumchoe village at an altitude of 3,366 meters above the sea level adjacent to the Wangchuck Lo Dzong. It is one of the most important, magnificent, and sacred holy sites tracing back to the 7th century A.D. Since 1985, it has been serving as the center of the Haa District Monastic Body History The Lhakhang Karpo is located at the base of…
Meri Puensum: The three towering hills of Haa
Meri Puensum is the collective name given to the three towering hills that cover all five chiwogs of the Eusu Gewog in Haa. These three small mountains rise up sharply to the west from the floor of Haa valley. The people of Haa believe that it represents the principal Buddhist deities – Jampelyang (Manjushri), Chana Dorji (Vajrapani), and Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) known as Rigsum Gonpo. This magnificent range provides a cultural…
Does loyalty and integrity (Tha Damtse) and Corruption (Ngen-lay) go hand-in-hand?
Where are we going right and wrong is a question nowadays? I heard enough of loyalty and corruption conversation. Nobody feels safe in the system. One who does right is always targeted by the beneficiary of the wrongdoers. That is the philosophy of life where crooks remain and those who work honestly are victims of the system. Sometimes I view corruption and loyalty go-hand-hand. In the name of accountability and…