Title
A self-explanatory title/headline should be associated with your research
objective.
• Problem Statement
Introduces the primary research topic or problem statement and the
specialized niche within which the learner will conduct the research.
Objectives of the Research
Should clearly indicate the objective of the research, as well as the
significance of the chosen project.
The final objective is a statement describing the learner’s contribution to
the field of study.
• Research Methodology
Provides a brief overview of the methodology.
Type of Research (Descriptive/ Exploratory/ Empirical)
Data Collection Methods (Primary/ Secondary)
Limitation
Provides an understanding of the subject knowledge by specifying aspects
of the problem that will not be addressed by this research study. Work
Plan (Week 1 to Week 8)
Provide an outline of planned research tasks that will be conducted during
the eight weeks of the research project.
The Research Project report should be between 45 – 65 typed pages. An indicative
number of pages for each chapter is given below for your reference.
Chapter No. Title No. of Pages
I Introduction and Background 9 to 15
II Review of Literature 9 to 12
III Research Methodology 3 to 5
IV Data Analysis and Interpretation 20 to 25
V Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion 3 to 5
A. Preliminaries Section
• Title Page
• Company Certificate (if applicable)
• Declaration of the student
• Acknowledgment
• Executive Summary
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Graphs
B. Main Section
Chapter I Introduction and Background
1.1 Purpose of the Study
1.2 Introduction to the Topic
1.3 Overview of Theoretical Concepts
1.4 Company / Domain / Vertical / Industry Overview
1.5 Environmental Analysis (PESTEL Analysis)
Chapter II Review of Literature
2.1 Domain/Topic Specific Review
2.2 Gap Analysis
Chapter III Research Methodology
3.1 Objectives of the Study
3.2 Scope of the Study
3.3 Methodology
Research Design
Data Collection
Sampling Method (if applicable)
Data Analysis Tools
3.4 Period of Study
3.5 Limitations of the Study
3.6 Utility of Research
Chapter IV Data Analysis and Interpretation o
Tables, Charts, Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter V Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion
5.1 Findings based on observations
5.2 Findings based on analysis of data
5.3 General findings
5.4 Recommendations based on findings
5.5 Suggestions for areas of improvement
5.6 Scope for future research
5.7 Conclusion
C. End Section
• Bibliography
• Appendices
• Annexures
Format to be followed for the Report
There should be consistency of style in terms of margins, page numbers, paragraphs,
bulleted lists, numbered lists, the font used in headings, and so on.
• Margins: Left 25mm (1”), Top 25mm (1”), Right 25mm (1”), Bottom 25mm (1”)
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 14 points for Headings (boldface) and 12 points for body text
• Text Alignment: Centre for Heading and Justified for body text
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Page Number: At the Bottom in the Middle of the Page (Start Page Number
from the Main Section)
Figures and Tables – Centered placed. Titles and Headings used for tables,
graphs and other illustrations should be standardized and also be numbered
sequentially.
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