Art of project preparation
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This document provides an overview and guidelines for conducting research projects. It discusses the purpose and importance of research, as well as the key elements that make up a quality research project such as being systematic, logical, empirical and replicable. The document also outlines the various formats a research project can take, including assignments, project reports, dissertations and theses. It provides guidance on formatting a project report, including sample chapter outlines, titles, certificates, and references. The overall document serves as a useful reference for students and researchers on how to structure, format and develop a strong research project.
Art of project preparation
- 1. 2/3/2020 1 RESEARCH WORKSHOP ON ART OF PROJECT PREPARATION Dr.C.PARAMASIVAN, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Commerce Periyar E.V.R College (A) Tiruchirappalli -23, Tamil Nadu WHAT IS RESEARCH • Research is considered as a powerful weapon to explore the innovative ideas, informative findings in almost all the walk of human being. • Modern technology and its application in day to day life is the result of the valuable research. • Research in social science transformed many achievements and appreciation to the self sustainable society in the world.
- 2. 2/3/2020 2 PURPOSE OF RESEARCH Academic Research PG M.Phil Ph.D D.Litt D.Sc Non academic Research Funding institutions Specialized institutions IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH »Knowledge »Innovation »Advancement »Technology
- 3. 2/3/2020 3 QUALITY OF GOOD RESEARCH systematic logical Empirical Replicable Result orientation VARIOUS FORMAT ASSISGNMENT PROJECT REPORT DISSERTATION THESIS
- 4. 2/3/2020 4 • Assignment is a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job • Project report is the documents and statements in which complete information about the operation of the particular activity or event . • Dissertation is a long piece of academic writing based on original research, submitted as part of a doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree. • A thesis is an idea or theory that is expressed as a statement and is discussed in a logical and scientific way. GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT REPORT • The size of the project report depends on the nature of the theme of the project. • The project report should be around 100 pages typed in double space. • Report should be in A4 size papers and in a bound form. • The language to be followed for the Project work should be in English.
- 5. 2/3/2020 5 CHAPTER ARRANGEMENT • Chapter –I INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY • Chapter –II THEORETICAL/ CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS • Chapter –III ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION • Chapter –IV FINDINGS , SUGGESTIONS & CONCLUSION FORMAT OF THE PROJECT REPORT • Title • Certificate • Declaration • Acknowledgement • Table of Contents • Introduction • Review of the literature • Significanceof the Study • Problems Statement • Objectives/Hypothesis: • Methodology • Result and Discussion • Conclusion • Delimitation • Suggestionsfor further work • References (APA style) • Appendix
- 6. 2/3/2020 6 TITLE • The first page of the report should indicate the title of the project, name of the candidate, address, enrolment number and year. • A report on students perception towards social media for knowledge enrichment CERTIFICATE • This is to certify that the Project entitled “……………………………………….” in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree ………………………………………..in ……………………………, submitted to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli , is an authentic record of bonafide research work carried out by Mr/Ms.………………………………………Roll No.………………….. under my supervision/ guidance. Signature of the guide
- 7. 2/3/2020 7 DECLARATION • This is to certify that the Project entitled “……………………………………….” in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of …………………………………in ………………………………………………….., submitted to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli , is an authentic record of bonafide work carried out by me,under the supervision /guidance of ………………………….. The matter embodied in this Projectn has not been submitted for the award of any other degree or diploma to any University/Institution. Signature of the candidate ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • Thanks giving page. • It should be one page. • Need not signed by candidate. • Should give thanks to guide , HOD , principal, College management and others those who are helps to complete your project in a successful manner
- 8. 2/3/2020 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS • Table explains the details of the project report with page numbers • Table should consist of serial number , title and page number . • List of Table • List of Charts / Figures INTRODUCTION • This section will introduce the problem. It should be able to give an idea to the reader what the topic is all about, how did the topic emerge, and what made the researcher take up the topic. • The introduction must contain the rationale and purpose of the research.
- 9. 2/3/2020 9 REVIEW OF LITERATURE • Review of literature is a collective body of works done by earlier researchers and published in the form of books, journals, articles. • It helps in generating ideas and developing significant questions for the research work. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY • The rationale for carrying out the particular project is explained here. • It consists of importance , relevance and scope of the work
- 10. 2/3/2020 10 PROBLEMS STATEMENT • A problem statement is a brief description of the issues that need to be addressed by a problem solving team and should be presented to them before they try to solve a problem. • The statement of the problem should briefly address the question: What is the problem that the research will address? • A problem statement is a statement that briefly sums up the problem for the event. OBJECTIVES/ HYPOTHESIS • This will basically consist of the main objectives or purpose of the research. • A hypothesis is also provided which is a tentative statement about the cause and effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
- 11. 2/3/2020 11 METHODOLOGY • Methodology includes Sample, Tests/Tools, Statistical Analysis. • The size and nature of the sample will depend on the topic selected. • Tests/ tools are to be selected based on the objectives of the research. • The data collected with the help of the tests/ tools is then analyzed by using appropriate statistical techniques • Nature of study • Period of study • Area of study • Sampling techniques • Sample size • Sources of data • Method of data collection • Statistical tools used • SPSS/ AMOS
- 12. 2/3/2020 12 DELIMITATIONS • Constraints and limitations of the project are mentioned here. • 4-6 limitations should be mentioned RESULT AND DISCUSSION • The findings of the research after the statistical analysis of data are reported in tabular and graphical form. • This is then discussed in the light of the existing research studies. • The implication of the findings are also discussed.
- 13. 2/3/2020 13 CONCLUSION • Under this heading, the learner has to conclude the findings of project . • It should be 6-10 line which consists of all aspects of the project. SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER WORK • Based on the research findings, the learner can give suggestions for further research in the particular area. • It helps to extent further research in the particular field.
- 14. 2/3/2020 14 REFERENCES • References have to be written in a uniform format. • These should be alphabetically listed. • Reference may be in APA, MLA, Chicago, EEE, Cambridge format • Example Paramasivan C (2019), Digitalized Finclusion Through PMJDY In India, Think India Journal, Vol-22- Issue-14-December-2019, ISSN:0971- 1260 APPENDIX • This will contain the • Maps • Questionnaire • Schedules • Photographs • Pictures used for the purpose of the research. • data tools/ results also mention.