MIT WPU’s

MIT School of Management

Monograph Project Work
2017-18
(For Research Methodology)
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1. Mechanical Aspects of the Project Report 3

2. Format and Sequence of the Project Report 4

3. Proposed Schedule for Project Report 5

4. Guidelines for writing good project report 6

5. Illustrations: - Title page 9

I. Mechanical Aspects of the Project Report

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Length : Approximately 30 to 50 pages
Paper : A4 White Paper
Typing : Standard letter size (12/14) Times New Roman font
Black Color
Both side of the paper
1.5 line spacing, Justify text (Ctrl+J)
Margin : Left & Top – 25 mm
Right & Bottom – 15 mm
Cover : Spiral Bound

No. of Copies required: TWO copies (one will retain by students)

Page Numbers: on Right side – bottom of the page starting from Chapter No. 1

Chapter Numbers: Chapters should be serially numbered in numerical. Sections & sub-sections
of each chapter should be in decimal notation. E.g.: In Chapter 2,
section would appear as 2.1, 2.2 etc. and the sub-section would appear as
2.1.1, 2.2.2 etc.

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II. Format and Sequence of Project Report

1. Title Page

2. Declaration

3. Acknowledgement

4. Index

5. Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction to Research topic

Chapter 2: Objectives of the Study

Chapter 3: Research Methodology

Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Data Interpretation

Including relevant activity charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, etc

Chapter 5: Findings and Observations

Chapter 6: Recommendations

Chapter 7: Conclusion

Chapter 8: References (in appropriate referencing styles (APA,MLA, Harvard,

Chicago style etc.)

Chapter 9: Annexure (Questionnaire, Data Sheets etc.)

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 Guidelines for Writing Good Project Report

Executive Summary
This is the first chapter of the project, which should cover the following points:

Introduction of the Topic, Need of the Project, Research Objectives, Findings, Conclusion

Chapter I: Introduction to Research Topic

The introduction provides the background information needed for the rest of your report to be
understood. The purpose of the introduction is to set the context for your report, provide sufficient
background information for the reader to be able to follow the information presented, and inform
the reader about how that information will be presented.

The introduction includes:

 the background to the topic of your report to set your work in its broad context
 a clear statement of the purpose of the report, usually to present the results of your research,
investigation, or design
 a clear statement of the aims of the project
 technical background necessary to understand the report; e.g. theory or assumptions
 a brief outline of the structure of the report if appropriate (this would not be necessary in a
short report)

Chapter II: Objectives of Study

The research objectives are a series of statements indicating in more detail the specific research
topics or issues the project plans to investigate. Normally at least two or three research objectives
will be stated. Objectives are usually headed by infinitive verbs such as:
To identify ……
To establish ……
To describe ……..
To determine ……..
To estimate ………
To develop ………
To compare ………
To analyse ………
To collect ………
It is a good practice to put these in a numbered list so they can be clearly identified.

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Here is an example of a set of research objectives:
1. To compare the unemployment rate among all European countries.

2. To analyse the unemployment rate evolution from 2002 to 2012.

3. To identify the factors associated with high unemployment rates.

4. To develop an explanatory theory that associates unemployment rate with other indicators such
as Growth Domestic Product (GDP).

Chapter III: Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design and Methodology

In this chapter you need to define the whole research design for eg. You used descriptive research,
causal or Exploratory research.

Data collection Methods: Primary / Secondary /Both

Sample: Population, Element, Sampling Frame, Sampling Unit

Data Analysis: How will you analyse? the collected data and how you will present it with the help
of Pie Charts, Line, Bar Charts, statistical tool etc.

Note: In this chapter you only have to mention the design you will use and the different statistical
techniques for data analysis you will use to complete the studies

3.2 Limitations of the Study:

Limitations should consist of all the factors which the research should cover but you were not able
to cover.

Note: While writing this chapter you have to be very specific about the things related to your project
only, not the detailed meaning of the concept, e.g. if you are mentoring the universe, you have to
be very precise about the universe related to your sample, not the meaning and definition of the
Universe.

Chapter IV: Data Analysis and Data Interpretation

With Relevant Activity Charts, Tables, Graphs, Diagram Etc.

In this chapter you have to analyse each & every question of the questionnaire and present it
graphically along with the detailed interpretation and interpret it.

Following details should be taken care of:

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4.1 Tabulation of data

 All tables should have technical features such as:

 Table number
 Title of the Table
 Captions (Column Heading)
 Stubs (Row heading)

4.2 Graphical Presentation

When you have tabulated the whole data you have to present it graphically. You can use various
tools for the same, like Pie Chart diagram or Bar Diagram should be used with logic. Use the
rationale behind it.

4.3 Analysis and Interpretation of the Data:

 Feel what findings/results are

 Mean what findings say
 Read, think and present the inference
 Link the objectives with results of the data.
 Implication of findings.

Chapter V: Findings and Observations

This section is where you report the findings of your study based upon the methodology [or
methodologies] you applied to gather information. The findings of the research should be arranged
in a logical sequence without bias or interpretation and should be specific.

The findings of the study are broadly classified into two:

(i) Specific findings: (Keeping in view the objectives of the study)

(ii) General findings: (supporting data for the major findings)

Do not use phrases that are vague or non-specific, such as, "appeared to be greater or lesser than..."
or "demonstrates promising trends that...."

For each objective of study there must be some findings which are generally denoted as specific
findings.

Chapter VI: Recommendations

This section of the report seeks to propose specific solutions. If you have concluded that
absenteeism of employees is a growing problem, then you should recommend steps to address the
problem. It is not enough to recommend simply that action be taken; try to be more specific.

Your recommendations could range from a policy recommendations to recommendations for

further research.

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Chapter VII: Conclusion
The conclusion is intended to help the reader understand why your research should matter to them
after they have finished reading your report. A conclusion is not merely a summary of the main
topics covered or a re-statement of your research problem, but a synthesis of key points and, if
applicable, where you recommend new areas for future research. For most studies, one well-
developed paragraph is sufficient for a conclusion, although in some cases, a two or three paragraph
conclusion may be required

Do not simply reiterate your results or the discussion of your results. Provide a synthesis of
arguments presented in the study to show how these converge to address the research problem and
the overall objectives of your study

Chapter VIII: References

Also called Bibliography. There are different styles which are recommended, but we suggest you
opt for APA style.

Proforma of Bibliography

1) Book:

Lucy F. Axckert, Richard Deaves (2011), Understanding Behavioral Finance, Cengage Learning.

2) Article:

Krishnaswamy S. G., (2006), Sugar Factory Efficiency Measurement; Application of Data

Envelopment Analysis- A new insight for Managers’ Paradigm., The Research Journal of Institute
for Management & Technology, Vol. X, No. 2 July-December.

3) Online References:

“Social Media Industry Report”,

www.whitepapersource.com/socialmediamarketing

Chapter IX: Annexure

Annexures are numbered numerically e.g Annexure I, Annexure II etc. and contain such supporting
information which though not collected as primary or secondary data, yet is relevant with the study
and for easy reference.
It Includes - Questionnaire, Supplementary tables / figures / graphs / image, Sample forms or
documents of the company

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 Illustrations: - Title page

A
PROJECT REPORT
On
(Title of the Project)

In partial fulfillment of Master’s degree in Business Administration

By
Mr. Kunal Rathod
(Specialization)
Under the Guidance of
(Name of the Internal Guide)

Dr. Vishwanath Karad

MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT,
PUNE
2017-18

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