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GUIDELINES FOR REPORT/ GUIDELINES FOR REPORT/ DISSERTATION/THESIS DISSERTATION/THESIS WRITING WRITING Dr. W. Z. Gandhare

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GUIDELINES FOR REPORT/ DISSERTATION/THESIS WRITING. Dr. W. Z. Gandhare. Report Structure. Index/Contents/Intent List of Abbreviations List of Figures List of Graphs List of Tables and List of if any other inclusion INTRODUCTION LITERATURE SURVEY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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GUIDELINES FOR REPORT/ GUIDELINES FOR REPORT/ DISSERTATION/THESIS DISSERTATION/THESIS

WRITINGWRITING

Dr. W. Z. Gandhare

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Report Structure Index/Contents/Intent List of Abbreviations List of Figures List of Graphs List of Tables and List of if any other inclusion INTRODUCTION LITERATURE SURVEY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS References Appendices Acknowledgement

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1. INTRODUCTION (5-10 Pages)

1. INTRODUCTION (5-10 Pages)

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Necessity

1.3 Objectives

1.4 Theme

1.5 Organization

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2. LITERATURE SURVEY(15-50 Pages)

Literature SurveyRelated information available in standard Books, Journals, Transactions, Internet Websites etc. till date (More emphasis on last three to five years)

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3. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT (15-50 Pages)

Model Development Analytical Computational Experimental Mathematical Statistical (Out of above methods at least one method

is to be used for the model development) Some mathematical treatment or related

information is required

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4. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS(25-50 Pages)

Analysis of system developed either by at least two methods depending upon depth of standard

These methods normally used are Analytical /Computational/Statistical/Experimental/ or Mathematical

Results at various stages may be compared with various inputs

Output at various stages with same waveforms or signals or related information/parameters

Comparison of above results by at least two methods

justification for the differences or error

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5.1 Conclusions

5.2 Future Scope

5.3 Applications/Utility

5. CONCLUSIONS (1-3 Pages)

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Contributions (if any, 1 Page)

The innovative work/invention/new ideas generated from the analysis of the work which can be taken from the conclusions. If possible patent may be filed depending upon the level of research or contributory work.

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• Author, “Title”, Name of Journal/Transactions/

Book, Edition/Volume, Publisher, Year of Publication, pp.__.

• These references must be reflected in text at appropriate places in square bracket.

• In case of web pages complete web page address with assessing date has to be enlisted.

• List of references should be as per use in the text of the report.

References

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• Related data or specifications or referred charts, details computer code/program, etc.

Appendices (1-25 Pages)

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• Expression of gratitude and thankfulness for helping in completion of the said task with name

• Signed by the candidate

Acknowledgement (1 Page)

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General Guidelines

Text should be printed on front and correct side of the

watermark on quality bond paper Paper size- A4, 75 to 85 gsm paper Left Margin-1.5” Right Margin-1/2” Top Margin-1” Bottom Margin-1” Text Width 6”

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Page Numbers• First page of first chapter need not be printed anywhere

• Second page onwards at right hand corner at ½ inch from right and

top side

• From second chapter onwards starting page number of chapter

should be printed at bottom center place

• Undergraduate report total pages –around 70-100

• Postgraduate Dissertation total pages –around 80-150

• Ph. D. Thesis total pages –around 100-250

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Language

• Follow American English

• Example

– Fulfilment

– Traveling

– Meter

Preferably use ‘LATEX’ software for writing

• All Greek words must be italic for example e. g., etc.,

i.e., et al.Continued…….

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• Report Heading -All Capital—16 Font• Chapter heading -All Capital—14 Font• Subchapter –title case-12 Font• Sub-Subchapter –First Alphabet Capital case-12 Font• Page numbers for Index/Contents/Intent should be in

roman• Title of the Report should not be more than two lines• Text pages should be in times new roman• The page of the Index/Contents/Intent heading should be

below the words for appropriate sub chapter or sub-sub chapter as shown in sample copy

• Cover page should have (Mission statement of Institute) in inverted commas, Symbol of Institute, Name of Department, and Institute

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Binding

• Black color, golden screen printed or embossed• Width of report should have front side degree-B.

E. /M. E. /Ph. D. with appropriate branch in bracket• Central place for Title and lower place for year of

submission [B. E. ]• Central place for name of Student/Research

Scholar [M. E. /Ph. D. ]

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Flap

• Suitable flap with name of the candidate, Department and Institute name and symbol can be used with nylon strip

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Inclusion Ph. D. Thesis should contain the pages in following

regard– Abstract, Synopsis, and Statement of originality at the

start– Summery sheet followed by contributions– List of related publications

M. E. Dissertation should contain the pages in following regard– Certificate, Statement of originality followed by Abstract– Dissertation approval sheet– List of related publications

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Sample (Side)

Golden Color

Strips

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B. E. (E)

2007-08

Title

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Strips

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M. E. (E)

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Ph. D. (E)

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(Report) (Dissertation) (Thesis )

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Sample (Cover)

“In Pursuit of Global Competitiveness”

NAME OF THE PROJECT/ DISSERTATION/ THESIS

For the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering/ Doctor of Philosophy in Branch Engineering

By

NAME OF CANDIDATE

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guide

Branch of Engineering Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad

Maharashtra State, India

2008

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Sample (Certificate)

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the thesis entitled “Name of the Thesis”, which is being submitted herewith for the award of the ‘Degree of Doctor of Philosophy’ in ‘Branch Engineering’ of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. This is the result of the original research work and contribution by ‘Shri Name of Candidate’ under my supervision and guidance. The work embodied in this thesis has not formed earlier for the basis of the award of any degree or compatible certificate or similar title of this for any other diploma/examining body or university to the best of knowledge and belief.

(Signature) Place: ‘Name of Guide’ Date:

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Sample (Declaration/ Statement of Originality)

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that I have formed, completed and written the dissertation/thesis entitled “Name of the Topic”. It has not previously submitted for the basis of the award of any degree or diploma or other similar title of this for any other diploma/examining body or university. Place: Name of Student Date: Research Student (Class)

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Note:

• For every interview it is

necessary/must to carry the report. It will give bread and butter for future.

• For more information and sample of hard copy please contact the respective Head of the Department.

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Thank You