One-Day Workshop

on

Prof. RAJENDER KATLA

Chairperson, Board of Studies
Dept. of Commerce & Busi. Mgmt.
Kakatiya University, Warangal
Project Report Format for Students

1. Order of Research Documents

2. Arranging the contents
3. Page dimension and binding specifications
4. Preparation format
5. Typing instructions
 The typical order of research document sections
(including bibliography and annexure)
Abstract A concise summary of the research
Table of Lists all sections and their page numbers
Contents
Introduction Presents the research question, background, and significance.
Literature Examines existing research related to your topic.
Review
Methodology Describes your research methods, data collection, and analysis.
Results Presents the findings of your research.
Discussion Interprets the results and their implications.
Conclusion Summarizes the main findings and their significance.
References or Lists all the sources used in your research.
Bibliography
Appendices Includes any additional materials, such as questionnaires or
interview transcripts.
Annexure Contains further supplementary materials, like data tables or
figures.
ARRANGING THE CONTENTS:
The sequence in which the project report
material should be arranged as follows:
1. Cover Page and Title Page
2. Certificate
3. Acknowledgements
4. Abstract/Preface
5. Table of Contents
6. List of Tables
7. List of Figures
8. List of Symbols and Abbreviations
9. Chapters
10. References or Bibliography
11. Appendices
12. Annexure
PAGE DIMENSION AND BINDING SPECIFICATIONS
The dimensions of the final bound copies of the project report
should be 290mm x 205mm.
Standard A4 size (297mm x 210mm) paper may be used for
preparing the copies. The cover should be printed in black letters
and the text (or font) for printing should be identical, which
must be in Times New Roman.
The final 2 copies of the project report (at the time of submission)
should have the following:

Page margins:
Top edge: 2.54 cm
Bottom edge: 2.54 cm
Left side: 2.54 cm
Right side: 2.54 cm
These specifications relate to the margins-normal given in the
MS word document.
You may submit one copy by way of soft form in a compact disc
(rewritable).
• Single spacing should be used for typing:
(i) Long Tables (ii) Long quotations (iii) Foot notes
(iv) Multilane captions (v) References
TYPING INSTRUCTIONS
• The impression on the typed copies should be black in
colour.

• One and a half spacing should be used for typing the text.

• It shall be typed in the Font style “Times New Roman”.

• The Font size 12, unless otherwise stated explicitly.

APA (American Psychological Association) format guidelines:

Throughout your paper, you need to apply the following APA

format guidelines:

• Set page margins to 1 inch on all sides.

• Double-space all text, including headings.

• Indent the first line of every paragraph 0.5 inches.

• Use an accessible font (e.g., Times New Roman 12pt.,

Arial 11pt., or Georgia 11pt.).

• Include a page number on every page.

 PREPARATION FORMAT
Cover Page & Title Page – A specimen copy
TITLE OF PROJECT
(font size 18 - Times New Roman - 1.5 line spacing)

INTERNSHIP PROJECT REPORT

(font size 14)

By
(font size 14 - Italic)

NAME OF THE CANDIDATE

Roll Number
(font size 16)

Department of _____
SR&BGNR GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE(Autonomous), KHAMMAM
Month & Year
(font size 14)
 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
(Double line spacing and font size 14)

This is to certify that Mr./Ms ......................................... a student of

…….…... in Accounting & Finance / Marketing / Taxation / Computer Applications
in Business of ..........................(Name of the College) under the Kakatiya University
has worked under my supervision and guidance for his/her Project Work and
prepared a Project Report with the title ..................................................................
which he/she is submitting, is his/her genuine and original work to the best of my
knowledge

Signature of the Supervisor

(Name and Designation)

Counter signature
Head of the Department
Place:
Date :
 DECLARATION (by the student)
(Double line spacing and font size 14)
I hereby declare that the Project Work with the title (in block letters)
...........................................................................................................................
................. submitted by me for the partial fulfilment of the degree of …... in
Accounting & Finance / Marketing / Taxation / Computer Applications in
Business under the Kakatiya University is my original work and has not been
submitted earlier to any other University /Institution for the fulfilment of the
requirement for any course of study.

I also declare that no chapter of this manuscript in whole or in part

has been incorporated in this report from any earlier work done by others or by
me. However, extracts of any literature which has been used for this report has
been duly acknowledged providing details of such literature in the references.

Signature
Name of the Student
Roll Number
Place
Date
 ABSTRACT
• Abstract should be straight to the point; not too descriptive but
fully informative.
• The following things should appear in the abstract:
(a) the problem addressed,
(b) its importance/novelty,
(c) the approach adopted for solving the problem, highlighting
novelty, if any,
(d) the major results obtained,
(e) and the major conclusion.

• The abstract does not have to be an entire summary of the

project, but rather a concise summary of the scope and results
of the project.
• It should inform a reader whether to read or not the full text,
and also give a precise idea on what has been attempted.
• An abstract should be short, and limited to 1 page. Include key
words (Font Style: Times New Roman and Font Size: 12,
Spacing: Single)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents should list all material following it as well
as any material which precedes it. The title page, Bonafide
Certificate, and Declaration by Author may not be included in the
Table of Contents, but the page numbers of which are in lower case
Roman numbers. The format of the table of contents is given:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
ABSTRACT i
List of Tables ii
List of Figures iii
Abbreviations iv
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Problem addressed .............................. ……………………………………………………………1
1.1.1 ..............................................................................................................................3
1.1.2 ..............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Related literature........................................................ …………………………………………7
1.2.1 ................................................................................. …………………………………….7
1.2.2 ..............................................................................................................................9
1.3 Scope of the project
2. Approach Used for Determining ... ..................................... …………………………………………14
2.1 .......................................................................................... ……………………………………17
2.2 ......................................................................................... ……………………………………18
 STEPS OF PROJECT WORK
STEP I : Selection of the topic for the project by taking following points into consideration:
• Suitability of the topic.
• Relevance of the topic
• Time available at the disposal.
• Feasibility of data collection within the given time limit.
• Challenges involved in the data collection (time & cost involved in the data collection,
possibility of getting responses, etc.)
STEP II : Finalisation of the Topic and preparation of Project Proposal in consultation with
the Supervisor.
STEP III : Collection of information and data relating to the topic and analysis of the same.
STEP IV : Writing the report dividing it into suitable chapters, viz.,
• Chapter 1:Introduction
• Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework / National & International Scenario
• Chapter 3: Profile of the Industry/Organisation
• Chapter 4: Data Analysis & Interpretations
• Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion .
• References / Bibliography
• Appendices
• Annexures
STEP V : The following documents are to be attached with the Final Project Report.
• 1) Approval letter from the supervisor (Annexure-IA)
• 2) Student’s declaration (Annexure-IB)
• 3) Certificate from the Competent Authority of the Organisation / Institution, if the student
undertakes the Project Work in any Organisation / Institution.
FORMAT OF PROJECT SYNOPSIS
(Must be in manuscript/own hand written form) –
(Maximum 5 pages to be submitted through the link provided)
1. Introduction of the Study
2. Review of Literature
3. Research Gap and Questions / Statement of the problem
4. Need and importance of the study
5. Objectives of the Study
6. Hypothesis of the Study (if any)
7. Scope of the Study
8. Research Methodology
a. Data Sources / Data Collection methods
i. Primary Data, or
ii. Secondary Data, or
iii. Both
b. Research Design (Methods of Sampling)
c. Sample Design and Sample Size
d. Tools of Data Analysis
e. Period of the Study (For Secondary Data)
9. Limitations of the Study
10. Chapterization /Chapter Layout /Organization of the study (Five Chapters)
Guidelines for Detailed Project Report
(Max. 25-30 pages to be submitted online through link provided)

Chapter – I: Introduction (5 to 6 pages)

1. Introduction of the Study (250 to 300 Words)
2. Review of Literature (500 Words with 10 Reviews)
3. Research Gap and Questions (2 to 4 Questions)
250-300 Words)
4. Need and importance of the study (250-300
5. Objectives of the Study (3 to 4 Objectives)
6. Hypothesis of the Study (if any)
7. Scope of the Study (50 to 100 Words)
Contd:
8. Research Methodology
a. Data Sources / Methods of Data Collection
i.Primary Data, or
ii.Secondary Data, or
iii.Both
b. Research Design (Methods of Sampling)
c. Sample Design and Sample Size
d. Tools of Data Analysis
e. Period of the Study (For Secondary Data)
9. Limitations of the Study
10. Chapterization / Chapter Layout /
Organization of the study (Five Chapters)
 Cont..
• Chapter – II: Organization / Company Profile (3 to 4 pages)
• Chapter – III: Theoretical Framework (Related to topic) (3 to 4 Pages)
• Chapter – IV: Data Analysis and Interpretation (10 to 12 pages)
• Chapter – V: Summary of Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion (1 to 3 pages)
– Important Findings
– Suggestions
– Conclusion

• Bibliography (APA Style)

– Text Books
– Journals
– Published Reports
– News papers / Magazines
– Websites
• Appendices
• Annexure (Questionnaire)
APA (American Psychological Association) format guidelines:

Throughout your paper, you need to apply the following APA

format guidelines:

• Set page margins to 1 inch on all sides.

• Double-space all text, including headings.

• Indent the first line of every paragraph 0.5 inches.

• Use an accessible font (e.g., Times New Roman 12pt.,

Arial 11pt., or Georgia 11pt.).

• Include a page number on every page.

APA format
Guidelines for preparation of Project Report
Incorporate
Train students necessary
Refer the
Guidelines
to prepare corrections in the
Synopsis synopsis as per
guidelines

On Approval – Prepare Department

Final Report Scrutinizes the Submit the
---------------------------- synopsis and informs Synopsis of the
On Non-Approval whether the Synopsis Students through
within 15days is Approve / Not
Approved
Google Form
resubmit the synopsis

Submit the Project

Report with Max. 25-
Follow the Refer the 30 Pages along with
guidelines and suggested Titles the Powerpoint
prepare the Presentation to be
Project Report and Annexures presented by the
student during Viva-
Voce Examination.
 CHOICE OF SELECTION OF A TOPIC
AND ORGANISATION
The student is advised to select a specific

topic within his/her area of specialization only and

carry out the research work personally under the

guidance of respective Supervisor / Guide.

Note: Suggested topics / titles of the projects are

prepared and enclosed in guidelines
 PROJECT SUPERVISOR OR GUIDE:
The proposed Project Supervisor/Guide should be:
 Ratified Teacher with a minimum experience of 5 years.
 Those who attend the departmental workshop on “Research
Methodology and Report Writing” conducted by University
College of Commerce and Business Management, Kakatiya
University.

Role of Supervisor / Guide:

1. Each Supervisor/Guide is permitted to have a maximum of
Fifteen (15) students.
2. The Supervisor/Guide ought to make sure that no two
students of his/her select the same topic in the same
organization as their project works.
3. The CV should be provided on a personal/official letter-head of
the Project Supervisor/Guide and it should be duly dated and
signed by him/her personally (attached through Google form).
 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF
PROJECT PROPOSAL / SYNOPSIS

• The student is required to prepare the Project

Proposal/Synopsis in about 4 to 5 pages in
manuscript (Hand Written) and submit to the
concerned supervisor who has to forward the
same(Scanned Copy) through the Google form
attached by the Department on or before the
scheduled date (i.e., in the 1st week of
commencement of 4th Semester class work)

• No ‘Project Proposal/Synopsis’ is accepted after

the last date of submission.
 The copy of the Project Proposal/Synopsis
should be submitted or sent to the UCCBM ,
KU along with the following enclosures:

1. Declaration of the Supervisor (Annexure – I)

2. Project Supervisor / Guide’s Curriculum

Vitae (duly signed by him/her)

3. Workshop Certificate of the Supervisor

issued by the UCCBM, KU.
FORMAT OF PROJECT SYNOPSIS
(Must be in manuscript/own hand written form) - (Maximum 5 pages)

1. Introduction of the Study

2. Review of Literature
3. Research Gap and Questions
4. Need and importance of the study
5. Objectives of the Study
6. Hypothesis of the Study (if any)
7. Scope of the Study
8. Research Methodology
a. Data Sources / Data Collection methods
i. Primary Data, or
ii. Secondary Data, or
iii. Both
b. Research Design (Methods of Sampling)
c. Sample Design and Sample Size
d. Tools of Data Analysis
e. Period of the Study (For Secondary Data)
9. Limitations of the Study
10. Chapterization / Chapter Layout / Organization of the study (Five
Chapters)
 APPROVAL / NON-APPROVAL OF THE
PROJECT PROPOSAL / SYNOPSIS

In case of non-approval of a Project

Proposal / Synopsis, the student affected
may have to revise the Project
Proposal/Synopsis as suggested by the
Department and resubmit the revised
Project Proposal / Synopsis (duly signed
by the Project Supervisor/ Guide again),
through the Google form within 15 days
of the information.
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE PROJECT
REPORT
• The student is required to prepare a ‘Project Report’ in
about 25 - 30 pages (A4 size only)
• 12 Font size with 1.5 line spacing (including appendices,
exhibits, etc.)
• In case two or more project reports are found same /
similar / copied / traced with earlier project reports,
the Department / University holds the discretion to
invalidate all such reports and may require such
students to re-submit their reports after completing their
project works afresh.
• THE LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROJECT
REPORT: One month after getting approval from
Department / University.
 Needless to state that
The Project Supervisor / Guide,
who encourages such false project
reports, will be de-recognized and
black-listed for all future academic
purposes by the Department /
University.
Final Project Report includes:
• The original proposal-approval copy issued by
the Department / University, (Annexure-II).
• A certificate issued and signed by the Project
Supervisor / Guide (Annexure - III).
• A self-declaration of the student (Annexure-
IV).
• Original Certificate issued by the organization
/ Company selected for the study (If any)
• A copy of the ‘Project Synopsis’, as approved
in the beginning by the Department /
University.
 PRESENTATION OF PROJECT REPORT

The student has to present the Seminar

using Power Point Presentation (ppt) during
Viva-Voce Examination in front of the external
examiners in the concerned college on the
Project work done by him (including the Data
Analysis, Graphical presentations (if any),
Annexure, Appendices and Bibliography.)
Power Point Presentation by student

1. Introduction to the topic

2. Conceptual Framework
3. Need, Objectives and Methodology
4. Chapter Layout
5. Company Profile
6. Major Findings of Data Analysis
7. Suggestions and Conclusion
8. Attachments: Bibliography,
Appendices and Annexure.
 Value Addition from the Department
1. The concerned college teachers must identify the best project
report and submit to the department.
2. The department will encourage to publish in the department
research journal.
The best research project report to be converted into research
article and to be submitted to the department in the following
format (and ensures that the Department will take initiation to
publish in ISSN numbered journal) by the project guide:
1. Title of the Paper
2. Author's Name, Email, Contact Number, Designation,
University/College
3. Abstract
4. Keywords or Phrases (4 to 10)
5. Introduction
6. Literature Review
7. Methodology
8. Analysis & Discussion
9. Findings
10. Recommendations
11. Conclusion/Summary
12. References or Bibliography (Minimum 4-5)
THANK YOU ALL