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2. Structure of synopsis
1. Introduction 2. Problem identification 3. Need and significance of the work along with managerial understanding and applicability. 4. Review of Literature 5. Objectives of Study 6. Hypotheses 7. Research Methodology Research design Sampling technique Sample size Data collection Steps / Statistical technique for data analysis 8. Organization of the study Bibliography
Note: 1. For detailed explanation see chapter .1 of the document titled Chapterization of
Dissertation.
2. Total number of pages in synopsis must range between 12 to15. Dissertation 1 (Synopsis) carries 25% and Dissertation 2 (Thesis) carries 75% of overall weightage. Total credits for Dissertation 1 & 2 are 8.
3. Dissertation
A Dissertation is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification by the student. It is a new view point emerging from research usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree. It will help in developing more indepth and broader insights and understanding of business & dimensions. industry from multiple
Objectives of dissertation To enable student to solve and find answers to the problem Student can discover new things and ideas along with providing a solution of the problem. To help student enhance his knowledge about subject For this Student will have to sustain his dissertation work with enough resources. This will make his work more credit worthy. This will add value to his and existing knowhow about the area of research. To challenge some existing idea This is possible if student wishes to write a research paper that can compete with some existing research paper. However he need to be careful while doing this because if he will not have sufficient basis for his claim, his work will loose authenticity, quality and worth.
4. Chapterization of Dissertation
Chapter .1. Introduction
1. Introduction and problem identification It will contain a brief explanation about the area including problem occurrence & their effect on the system .It will also include a brief description about the company, Area of study, Industry in which company operates etc. 2. Need and significance of the work along with managerial understanding and applicability. It will elaborate about why the study has been conducted and what is the significance of this work for the student as well as company/Industry/ Economy. In this section student will also elaborate on managerial understanding and applicability of such understanding in solving business problem of varying complexities. Also he/ she should be able to judge the importance of this study 4. Review of Literature This will include brief summary about past studies done on similar topics/ areas .It will consists of names of the researches, year/place of the research and their research outcomes in brief. The literature review serves several important functions: Ensures that you are not "reinventing the wheel". Gives credits to those who have laid the groundwork for your research. Demonstrates your knowledge of the research problem. Demonstrates your understanding of the theoretical and research issues related to your research question. Shows your ability to critically evaluate relevant literature . Indicates your ability to integrate and synthesize the existing literature. Provides new theoretical insights or develops a new model as the conceptual framework for your research. Convinces your reader that your proposed research will make a significant and substantial contribution to the literature (i.e., resolving an important theoretical issue or filling a major gap in the literature). Most students' literature reviews suffer from the following problems:
Lacking organization and structure Lacking focus, unity and coherence Being repetitive and verbose Failing to cite influential papers Failing to keep up with recent developments Failing to critically evaluate cited papers Citing irrelevant or trivial references
5. Objectives of Study
An analysis of studies listed in review of literature will help in formulating appropriate objectives of dissertation work. Here student can attempt to solve a long standing problem. This will enable student to discover either new ideas or a perception change. He can make an attempt to enhance additional information about the subject and in the process he will collect a lot of information from various sources. In some cases, student can even attempt to challenge with outcomes of other similar studies. However, student will have to be extremely careful to present his views supported by sufficient base. Based on objectives of the dissertation, student will formulate hypotheses of his work. Hypotheses will be an assumption strictly developed on the basis of objective(s). The number of hypotheses will be equal to number of objectives. Research design It will elaborate on basic structure and style such as- Descriptive, Exploratory, Experimental etc. Sampling technique This will concentrate on technique related to selecting appropriate sample from population so that maximum information about the population can be drawn. Sample size This will include information about the number of elements/ members selected in the sample. Data collection It will include description about the process/ source of data collection such as primary / secondary. Steps / Statistical techniques for data analysis It will include explanation about various statistical techniques used in the work.
6. Hypotheses
7. Research methodology
In this section, chapterization of the study will be presented in brief. 9. Limitations Here student will elaborate on resource constraints faced by him during the work.
Chapter .3. Data analysis and interpretation This will include data analysis and interpretation after making thorough use
and application of appropriate statistical techniques as mentioned in chapter one.
Chapter .5. Suggestion and recommendation along with future implication of work Here caution must be exercised that no generic suggestion is given like organisation
needs to improve interpersonal communication. It is more scientific to present our views in such a manner that questions, when, where, what etc can also be addressed. Suggestion must be innovative and in tune with research outcome. Student must properly present his/ her recommendations to Company/ Industry/ Economy depending on nature of work and suggestions.
Appendices
Appendices are provided to give supplementary information, which is included in the main text may serve as a distraction and cloud the central theme. Appendices should be numbered using Arabic numerals, e.g. Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc. Appendices shall carry the title of the work reported and the same title shall be made in the contents page also.
Bibliography/list of references
The reference material should be listed in the alphabetical order of the first author. The name of the author/authors should be immediately followed by the year and other details.
Kothari C.R, Research methodology, New Delhi, New Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers, 2007
Chapter.2. Conceptual framework of the work Chapter.3. Data analysis and Interpretation Chapter.4. Finding and conclusion Chapter.5. Suggestion and recommendation along with future implication of work
Appendices Bibliography
Important note1.Each paragraph should start from the next line of heading and subheadings. 2.Do not write General information and history of statistical tools. 3. Write about appropriate tools you have used and reason for using the tools. 4. Constantly fine tune your project report from the synopsis to your final report.
7.Specimen of Cover Page & Title Page: <Font Style Times New Roman Bold>
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8.Students Declaration
This is to certify that Thesis/Report entitled which is submitted by me in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of degree . to Mangalayatan University, Aligarh comprises only my original work and due acknowledgement has been made in the text to all other material used. Date: Name & Signature of the student
9. Supervisors certificate
This is to certify that thesis/Report entitled project title. which is submitted by ..name of student in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of degree .. to
Mangalayatan University, Aligarh is a record of the candidates own work carried out by him/her under my/our supervision. The matter embodied in this thesis is original and has not been submitted for the award of any other degree. Date: Name and Signature of Supervisor