MCA 5050 – Seminar Guidelines

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

(Revised Fall 2012)
Fifth Semester

Subject Code: MCA5050 BKID – B2103

 Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Guidelines 2

3. Topics for Seminar 2

4. Format for Preparation of Seminar Report 2

5. Evaluation 5

6. Appendix 6
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1. Introduction
MCA 5050 – Seminar of 2 credits is part of MCA – 5th semester curriculum.
This is being introduced to make the students familiarize, to carry out a
literature survey, presentation and report preparation skills.
Seminar is included to inculcate an active learning platform wherein
students can develop the ability to read critically and conceptually, and
therefore to present and develop a report.

2. Guidelines
Topics chosen for seminar should be related to Computer Applications or
Information Technology. It is should be of topical in nature. The seminar
should provide an active learning format in which students can develop the
ability to read critically and conceptually, and therefore to speak and write.
Student is required to identify a mentor (faculty) to complete his seminar
requirement. Consultation sessions with the mentors should be arranged as
per mutual convenience. The mentor will help the student in identifying a
seminar topic inline to the prescribed guidelines, counsel and also review
the progress.
As part of the requirement the student need to prepare a Report in
consultation with the mentor (Refer Appendix).
Seminar Preparation and Submission Guideline
 Seminar work must be done individually.
 The completed seminar report is to be submitted to University by
uploading it on the EduNxt for IA and UE evaluation within the
prescribed time. This will be the only one document to be submitted to
the University for Evaluation.

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3. Topics for Seminar

Students can select any recent computer science related topic. Few topics
are given below as an indicator.
1) Cloud computing
2) Green Computing
3) Mind-Reading computer
4) 3G – 4G – 5G Technology
5) Neural Interfacing
6) 3D password
7) Green cloud
8) Zettabyte File System
9) Android Technology
10) Smart memories
11) Humanoid Robot
12) Mobile WiMax
13) Advanced encryption standards
14) Bandwidth Recycling
15) Haptic technology

4. Format for preparation of seminar report

The length of the report may be about 30 to 40 pages, with 1.5 line spacing,
1.25 inches margin on either side, printed on A4 size papers. Ten percent
variation on either side is permissible.

4.1. Arrangement of contents:

The sequence in which the seminar report material should be arranged and
bound should be as follows:
1. Cover Page & Title Page
2. Certificate
3. Acknowledgement
4. Abstract
5. Table of Contents
6. List of Tables – if any
7. List of Figures – if any

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8. Chapters
9. References
The table and figures shall be introduced in the appropriate places.

4.2. Page dimension and binding specifications:

The dimension of the seminar report should be in A4 size.

4.3. Preparation format:

1. Abstract – Abstract should be one page synopsis of the seminar
report typed 1.5 line spacing, Font Style Times New Roman and Font
Size 12.
2. Table of Contents – A specimen copy of the Table of Contents of the
seminar report is given in Appendix
3. List of Tables & List of Figures – The list should use exactly the
same captions as they appear above the tables in the text. One and a
half spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.
4. Chapters – The chapters may be broadly divided into 3 parts
(i) Introductory chapter, (ii) Chapters developing the main theme of
the seminar (iii) Conclusion.
The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter
may be further divided into several divisions and sub-divisions.
 Each chapter should be given an appropriate title.
 Tables and figures in a chapter should be placed in the
immediate vicinity of the reference where they are cited.
5. List of References – The listing of references should be typed 4
spaces below the heading “REFERENCES” in alphabetical order in
single spacing left – justified. The reference material should be listed
in the alphabetical order of the first author. The name of the
author/authors should be immediately followed by the year and other
details.

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4.4. Typing Instructions

One and a half spacing should be used for typing the general text. The
general text shall be typed in the Font style ‘Times New Roman’ and Font
size 12.

Suggested Font Sizes:

Details Font Type Font size Spacing

Chapter headings Times New 14pt bold capitals Centered
with chapter number Roman
on top
Section headings Times New 12pt bold capitals Left adjusted
Roman
Subsection headings Times New 12pt. sentence Left adjusted
Roman case
Paragraph headings Times New 12pt.bold Left adjusted
Roman sentence case
Body of seminar report Times New 12pt Adjusted on both left
Roman and right(Justified) and
with 1.5 spacing for text
and double spacing for
equations
Margins Left Margin 1.5 inch To accommodate
binding area

Right Margin 1.25 inch

Top 2.0inch On pages on which
chapter begins
1.0 inch Other pages
Bottom 1.25 inch

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5. Evaluation
Methodology of Conduct of Seminar
A student will be assessed for the award of Internal Assessment (IA) marks
and also for the end semester exam – University Examination (UE) marks.
For details refer below Table – 2
Table 1: Components of Seminar Examination

Program Course Code Semester Credit IA UE Total

MCA MCA5050 5 2 70 30 100

Table 2: IA and UE Marks Distribution in Percentage

Parameter Weightage in % Evaluation

Component
Topic 10
IA
Abstract 30
(70 Marks)
Depth of Literature Survey in the 50
final seminar report
References 10

Final Seminar Report 70 UE

(30 Marks)
Presentation 30

Table 3 :Seminar passing requirements

PAPER MAXIMUM MAXIMUM Total Marks PASS MARKS

MARKS MARKS (A + B) A + B >= 40 %
(IA) – A (UE) - B
MCA5050 70 30 100 40

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6. Appendix

(A typical Specimen of Cover Page & Title Page)

<Font Style Times New Roman – Bold>

NAME OF THE TOPIC

A
SEMINAR REPORT

Submitted by

STUDENT NAME
(Roll No……………… :)

In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

of
MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
In

YEAR

(A typical specimen of table of contents)

<Font Style Times New Roman>

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

ABSTRACT iii
LIST OF TABLE xvi
LIST OF FIGURES xviii
LIST OF SYMBOLS xx

1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 GENERAL 1
1.2 . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 General 5
1.2.2. . …….. 12
2 LITERATURE REVIEW 69
2.1 GENERAL 75
………………………………………….

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Seminar titled ………………………………………

(NAME OF THE SEMINAR) was prepared and presented by

……………………………. (STUDENT NAME) Roll No. ………………….. of
V – Semester in partial fulfillment of requirement for the award of
Degree of Masters in Computer Application under Sikkim Manipal
University – Directorate of Distance Education.

SEMINAR Mentor

_____________

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