Examining Digital Literacy Competencies Among the Research Scholars of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda: A Survey

Abstract

The study attempted to assess the digital literacy competences and skills of researchers in terms of several variables. The sample consisted of 96 Ph.D. research scholars working in a variety of departments of the Central University ofPunjab, Bathinda. A well- designed and developed questionnaire was utilized to gather the data. Results showed that in terms of gender variable digital literacy skills of male research scholars were found at a high. Besides, a majority of the research scholars were using digital devices daily and their preferred places for using the ICT tools were the department research labs followed by the central library. In addition, the study revealed that researchers were fairly confident in the identification of computer parts. Towards the end, the research concluded that digital tools and skills to use them were at utmost needed for the quality andquantity of any research.