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DEGREE PROJECT
This document contains all the required information needs to
prepare of Degree Project Report as per the OU Guidelines. This
detail manual gives you insights about each and every aspect. It is
suggested to everyone to read the entire document before you
initiate the project work.
LAYOUT OF THE PROJECT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGES
a) Title Page
b) Student’s Declaration
c) Certificate from the Company (Mandatory for BBA Students only)
d) Certificate from the Guide
e) Acknowledgements
f) List of Tables
g) List of Charts
h) List of Graphs
CHAPTER CHAPTER TITLE & CONTENTS PAGE
NO. NO.
I INTRODUCTION
Significance / Background of the Study
Need and Importance of the study
Scope of the study
Objectives of the study
Hypothesis (Mandatory for BBA Students only)
Research Methodology
Data Collection
Tools & Techniques (if
any) Limitations of the
study
II REVIEW OF LITERATURE
IV THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES
ANNEXURE
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PROJECT REPORT PLANNING
I. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH STUDY
2nd objective should mostly on demographic aspects3rd& 4th objectives should be study
related
a. Methodology
b. Data Management
Primary Data – Min. 3 to six months required; Questionnaire should be at 5-point
likert scale
Secondary Data – Min. 1 year to 3 years
c. Population – for HR & Marketing, Target Audience Population
d. Sample Size - Minimum 50 respondents
e. Statistical tool used for Analysis – Percentage (%), T-test, F-test
f. Period of Study – not less than 45 days.
Under this chapter all the content related to theory should be mentioned like
Introduction to the topic, need & importance, scope, advantages & disadvantages,
types / kinds of …., different theories if exist, limitations, etc. and any other related
essential content to the included. The student should specify the content source like
“According to the Porter’s …,” (it can be from text books, journals, magazines and
internet.)
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V. COMPANY PROFILE
Conclusions should be made based on the research carried and findings extracted and
the conclusions must be written in detail not less than 2 full size paragraphs
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPING/PRINTING
The project report should be strictly prepared according to the following guidelines.
Finalization of the Project Report: Student should obtain clearance (Review) from
their respective guide at all stages viz. before finalizing the Topic and Title, Synopsis,
Data Analysis, Draft copy of the Report and Final printing of the Project Report.
Paper The size of the paper sheet: A4 Typing should be done on one side of
the paper.
Main Heading: 16
Sub-heading: 14;
Font Type: New Times Roman; Size: 12;
Line Spacing Body of the text: 1.5 lines;
List oftables/graphs/charts/bibliography: Single Line
Alignment Title Page: Centre
Chapter heading: Left
Subheading: Left
Bodyof Text: Justify
Page Layouts: Margin at the binding edge (Left) : 1.25” or 3cm;
Margin at Right, Top, Bottom: Not less than 1” or 2.54cm.
Titles: All titles and subtitles should be printed in BOLD. All the
Tables/Graphs/Charts/ should have appropriate titles.
Pagination: The title page should not carry any page number.
For initial pages(i.e. from students declaration to Executive Summary) numbersshould
be given in small Roman Numbers. (Like i, ii, iii, iv, etc.)
Report should contain main page numbers (i.e.1, 2…..).
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Main page numbers should start from first page of Chapter 1 and will continue until
last page of the report. Page numbers are to be given at the centre or right of bottom of
the page.
Pages separating Chapters should not be numbered but be counted. (Chapter Title
Cover page)
Binding of the report: The project should be hard bound with golden embossing as
per the standard format
Number of copies to be prepared: 2 Hard Bound copies, 1 Spiral Binding and 1 soft
copy (should be sent through mail). Before submission Students must sign
Declaration and Acknowledgement before putting for the signature of the Guide.
Guide Name: Guide name should be written with Prefix “Ms./Mr./Dr.” followed by
Name and Designation. (please check the spelling of the Guide Name, Principal Name
and Other names used in the project report)
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CONTENTS FOR PROJECT REPORT SUBMISSION
1) ABSTRACT - ½ page to 1 page
2) INTRODUCTION –2-3 page
3) NEED – ½ page
4) IMPORTANCE – ½ page
5) OBJECTIVES – 2 to 3 only
6) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Tools used, Sample)
7) DATA COLLECTION – Type of Source
3) NEED
What is the need to select that topic?
4) IMPORTANCE
What is the importance of the selected topic?
5) OBJECTIVES – 2 to 3
Develop or Set objectives i.e. what exactly the researcher wants to knowfrom the
project study?
Example:
1. To study about the performance appraisal method followed in thecompany.
2. To determine the satisfaction level of the employees.
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DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF CHAPTERS
1. Title & Abstract: 27th March, 2023
Note: For any queries, feel free to reach out to your respective “Project
Mentors” allotted to you and be ensured that you meet the deadlines.
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