Research @CIS
Patents
Research is a cornerstone of many initiatives at Chitkara International School. To foster and enhance students’ research skills, the school employs a range of pedagogical tools aimed at cultivating a genuine interest in inquiry and fact-finding. In partnership with Chitkara University’s Office of Patent Facilitation and Licensing Consultancy (OPFLC), the school provides robust support for students’ research endeavours, including assistance in securing patents for their innovative projects.
Research & Publications
The school actively encourages academic writing and the systematic evaluation of existing processes and theories. This approach aims to propose and implement necessary changes while ensuring the continual advancement of the institution and its members. Faculty, students, and staff at CIS are engaged in producing and publishing research papers on a diverse array of subjects, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge and supporting the institution’s growth and development.
The list of Research & Publications, ascribed to Chitkarians includes:
| Name of the Journal/Publication/Conference | Title of the Research Paper/Article |
| International Journal of Information Technology and Business Management 27 May 2012, Vol. 1, No. 1 |
Confidence Level Rating in a Multiple-Choice Test: Increasing Reliability and Reducing the Standard Error of Measurement |
| Educationia Confab February 2013, Vol. 2, No. 2 |
Assessing Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Areas of Learning in English, Mathematics, and Science for 4th and 5th Graders in Primary Schools
E-link: http://www.confabjournals.com/images/632013951515.pdf |
| Best Presentation Award by Chandigarh Librarians’ Association | The paper titled “Best Practices in School Libraries in the Digital Era: A Study” was selected for publication at the National Conference organized by the Chandigarh Librarians’ Association in October 2013. It also won the first prize for the Best Paper Presentation Award. |
| MENTOR Magazine, November 2014 | An article titled “Digital Libraries: Do We Really Need Them in the Digital Era?” was published in the November 2014 issue of MENTOR magazine. |
| Case Study Selected by IATLIS | The case study “Information Seeking Behaviour in the Digital Age: A Case Study of Chitkara International School Library” was selected for publication in the forthcoming edited book by the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Sciences (IATLIS). This selection was part of the National Conference held on November 20-21, 2015, at Panjab University, Chandigarh. |
| Emerging Trends in Libraries | The paper “Marketing of Information Products and Services” was selected for publication in the National Conference organised by the Chandigarh Librarians’ Association in October 2015. It won the First Prize for the Best Paper Presenter Award. |
| International Journal in Management and Social Sciences (Impact Factor: 5.276) | The article “Significance of E-Resources in the Digital Era: A Study” was published in the December 2015 issue of the journal. [Link to the article](http://ijmr.net.in/pastijmss.php?p=VOLUME%203,ISSUE%2012, December 2015) |
| Dance Studies | A research-based comparative study between old and new techniques, focusing on the implementation of new methodology and its assessment.
Volume: II, Series: 5, Issue: May 2015 ISSN: 2347-7695 Link: http://www.indianresearchjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dance.pdf |
| Teacher Magazine Volume 11, Number 4, October-December 2017 |
“Joining the Dots: What Makes an Innovative School?” |
| Mentor Magazine July 2016 |
“Importance of Book Reviews” |
| 4th National Conference of CLA, November 2016 | “Marketing of Information Products & Services: Challenges & Opportunities: A Study” |
| International Journal of Library & Information Networks | Information Seeking Behaviour of Students in the Context of the Digital Age: Services at Chitkara International School Library – A Case Study in SSARSC |
| Assessment Quotient | Efficient and Effective School Learning Paradigms for Generation Z and Generation Alpha Learners – a book written by Dr. Niyati Chitkara, published by the Germany-based Lambert Publishing House |
| Knowledge Review Magazine October 2018 |
India’s 10 Best International Schools for 2018 |
| Turkish Online Journal, Vol. 12 No. 5 (2021) | Use of Students’ Feedback in Improving Teaching Effectiveness
E-link: https://tojqi.net/index.php/journal/article/view/998 |
| Sambodhi Journal, Vol. 44 No. 01 (V), 2021 | The Role of Students’ Feedback in Improving Teaching Effectiveness: A Thoughtful Study Through Kaizen’s Philosophy |
| The Indian Express E-Newspaper | Tricity Stars: Meet the Leading Ladies of Chitkara University |
| Forbes Magazine | Beyond Books, Beyond Best
E-link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hIm86pKOTg57xOU9i9kv7_E3wyr87dTZ/view?usp=share_link |
| FairGaze November 2023 Edition of Schoolastic News | “Chitkara International School’s Soft Skills Readiness Curriculum Promises Future”
By Dr. Niyati Chitkara & Dr. Honey Chitkara |
| Best Presentation Award by Chandigarh Librarians’ Association 2013 | “Best Practices in School Libraries in the Digital Era: A Study”
This paper was selected for publication in the National Conference conducted by the Chandigarh Librarians’ Association in October 2013. It went on to win the first prize for the “Best Paper Presentation Award”. |
| IUL Press | Chapter “Assessing Scholastic and Co-Curricular Areas of Student Learning through Multi-Perspective Teaching” in the book Innovation in Education for Deeper Learning, authored by Dr Niyati Chitkara, Dr Honey Chitkara, and Ms Dolma |
The Probe Production – Research Projects at CIS
