Chapter Scheme & Synopsis Guidelines
Chapter Scheme & Synopsis Guidelines
Chapter Scheme & Synopsis Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
1. Why the chosen topic is of interest and important from both academic and
practical point of view?
2. What are the benefits to the academic as well as business world?
The objective of the project is to help the student develop research ability to
apply multi disciplinary concepts, tools and techniques to solve the
organizational problems.
2. Dissertation classification:
1 Introduction
2 Review of literature and Research design
3 Profile of the /Business/Selected Organization/
Respondents
4 Data Analysis and Interpretation
5 Findings, conclusions and Recommendations
Bibliography
Annexure
Industry Profile
Theoretical background of the study.
Introduction
Review of Literature
Statement of the Problem
Scope of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Operational Definitions of Concept
Methodology
Limitations of Study
Chapter Scheme
Summary of Findings
Conclusion
Suggestions
1. Typing should be done on one side of the A-4 size executive bond paper
2. The left side margin should not be less than 1.5 inches, the right top and
bottom margin should be 1 inch.
3. The text of the project should be double spaced; quotations and foot notes
should be in single space.
4. Chapter heading should be capitalized and should be kept at center. Section
heading and subdivision headings should be typed on the left hand margin
in title case, say for example, Foreign Direct Investment.
5. Tables, graphs and diagrams should have respective number, captions and
source.
6. All pages in main text except prefatory items should carry the Arabic
numerals placed on the bottom at the centre. As already mentioned, Title
page, Acknowledgment Table of contents etc. should be numbered in lower
case Roman numerals.
7. Numbering of chapters, divisions and sub-divisions should be done, using
Arabic numerals only. For example, sub-division 3 under division 5 of
chapter 1 should be numbered as 1.5.3.
8. Table and Figures appearing in the main text should have appropriate
numbers and captions. If there is a First table in Chapter Three, the number
of Table should be assigned as 3.1. Table and Figures should appear at the
centre.
9. Endnotes should be numbered consecutively within each chapter or
throughout the entire report. Citations on the main text should carry the
author(s)’ name with year, say for example, Ramesh (2009) or (Ramesh,
2009) as the case requires. The full reference for the citation should contain
full information for identifications, viz., author’s name, the title of the
publication, year of publication, publisher’s name and the place of
publication and page number. Follow the Harvard system of reference.
10.Students are required to preserve the valued manuscripts (initial drafts) as
the same has to be produced during the Viva-Voce Examination if it is asked
so.
PLAGIARISM
Format of Synopsis
The synopsis should have minimum pages of 3 and should not exceed 5.
The first page carries the Name of the student, Registration Number,
and Title of dissertation.
The subsequent pages should contain:
Title of the study
Introduction to the topic chosen
Statement of the problem
Objectives
Methodology
Sampling
Plan of Analysis, and
Chapter Scheme
The synopsis should be neatly typewritten in A4 Size paper with 1-inch margin
on all the sides.
Title < Font size Arial Narrow 18-All caps & Bold>
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES/GRAPHS
Books
Abraham, K. (2001) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalisation and Political
Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw Publishers.
Edited Volume
Aharoni, Y. (2009) “On Measuring the Success of Privatisation”, in Ramamurthi, R. and Vernon, R.
(eds) Privatisation and Control of State Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C.: World Bank.
Journals
Ahluwalia, M. (2003) ‘Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid’, an exclusive interview,
D+C [Development & Cooperation], September, vol.30.
Websites
Ram Mohan, T.T. (2004) “Privatisation in China: Softly, Softly Does it”, accessed on 02/10/2010 at
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