MRP Guidelines (2)

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MediCapsInstituteofTechnology&Management

Guidelines

For

ManagementofMajorResearchProject(MRP)

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TableofContents

S.N. Contents PageNo

1 Introduction 1

2 UndertakingtheMRPSynopsis 1

3 SynopsisPreparationGuidance 1

4 MaintainingaSuccessfulGuideStudent

relationship

2

5 PlagiarisminProject 3

6 SubmissionofProject 4

7 VivaVocebyExternalExaminer 4

Appendices

SynopsisFormatandGuidelines

MRPProgressReportFormat

MRPFormatandGuidelines

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1. Introduction

AProjectisaninvestigativeundertaking,astructuredandorganizedexperientiallearning.

As per requirement of Curriculum of Devi Ahilya University, Indore the MBA (Full Time)

studentsarecompulsorilyrequiredtodoMRP in IVsemester.TheprocessofMRPstarts in III

SemesterwithpreparationofsynopsisandendswithvivavocebyexternalexaminerofMRP

reportsubmittedinIVsemesterbythestudent.MRPcarriesaweightageof100marksjustlike

any other subject. Each student is allocated a guide and the student completes the project

underthe

supervision

of

his

guide.

2. Undertaking the MRP synopsis

The MRP coordinator will issue the program schedule of activities and submission time frame.

Students are expected to start working on the project after the allocation. The Students shall start

working on the synopsis after Title Approval from the MRP guide and MRP coordinator. It gives

the student a green light to start the project synopsis which is to be submitted as per the

guidelines and within the time frame given.

3.Synopsis Preparation Guidance

Synopsisisashortsummary/roadmap/blueprintofMRP.Itistobecompletedbyeachstudent

under the supervisionofhisGuide. Ithas tobe submitted in the prescribed formatonly.A

workshopforsynopsispreparationistobetakenbyMRPcoordinatorandallthestudentswill

becompulsorily

required

to

attend

the

workshop.

Later

on

MRP

Guide

shall

help

for

synopsis

preparation.

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4. Maintaining a Successful Guide-Student Relationship

The quality of supervisory relationships is a key factor in the satisfactory completion of student

project. Both the quantity and quality of communication between supervisors and research

students is significant. Both can help the students reach a successful completion. Differentstudents will want and require different types and amounts of interaction, assistance, feedback

and direction from the beginning and at different stages. Some students may be able clearly to

articulate their needs and limitations from the beginning and this may assist you to work with

them.

Throughout the process of the research project the relationship will change. Generally we notice

that at some stage the rational, happy students we started supervising become anxious and angry.

They may have periods when they seem quite irrational and unresponsive to suggestion and

guidance. The students desire for ultimate success and the problems which may appear along

the way frequently make life a strain for student and supervisor alike.

It is worth noting that supervising a student is like running a class session. Therefore to comply

with some of the requirements above, the environment must be conducive to learning.

Role of Guide

Ensure that the student is familiar with the policies and administrative arrangements

relating to their studies.

Monitor the students progress.

Assist the student to develop a realistic program of study to ensure they complete their

research project within the required time.

If you find the student frequently cancelling meetings, it could be an indication of

problems they may be experiencing. Contact the student to indicate your concern and set

a new meeting time. Insist on seeing the student and emphasize at this meeting that you

need to communicate regularly. It is worthwhile to reiterate that the purpose of the

meeting is to help the student to progress and that lack of progress is a cause for mutual

concern which is not alleviated by avoiding discussion.

Keep written documentation about decisions and follow-up activities that stem from each

meeting.

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Take up the issue of unsatisfactory progress with the MRP committee to determine what

action should be taken.

The format of MRP Progress Report is in Appendix

Role of Student

The student should take responsibility for maintaining regular contact with the guide.

The student is responsible for presenting their research synopsis to the Guide for approval

before embarking on the MRP.

The student should submit material in sufficient time to allow for comment and

discussion before proceeding to the next stage.

The student should take responsibility for incorporating supervisors comments and

feedback into their work, and seeking clarification where necessary.

Students should keep track of their project to ensure it progresses according to the time

frame. Where deviations are observed, they should be brought to the attention of the

supervisor as soon as possible.

Any problem encountered by the student during the project should be discussed with the Guide.

If the matter cannot be resolved, it should be reported to the MRP Coordinator and eventually to

Director.

5. Plagiarism in Project

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone elses ideas or words as your own. Whether deliberate

or accidental plagiarism is a serious and punishable offense in MRP. Students found guilty of

plagiarism get Zero marks in project.

Deliberate plagiarism may include: Copying or downloading someone elses work (a phrase, a

sentence or a longer passage) and passing it off as your own without proper source citation.

Handing in as your own work, a paper you have bought, had a friend write, or copied from

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another student. Summarizing, or paraphrasing someone elses idea without acknowledgement in

a source citation.

Accidental plagiarism may include: Forgetting to place quotation marks around another writers

words. Omitting a source citation for someone elses ideas without acknowledgement in a source

citation.

To avoid plagiarism the student should always acknowledge other peoples ideas with proper

citations.

6. Submission of Project

Two Hard-Boundcopies of project in Sky blue color should be submitted to Guide as per the

date specified. One copy is meant for University and other copy is for Guide.

7. Viva-Voce by External Examiner

All MRP students are compulsorily required to appear for Viva-voce of MRP as per the date and

venue specified.

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APPENDICES


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Appendix 1

Synopsis Format and Guidelines

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Titlepage

TableofContents

3.1ContentsofSynopsis

Introduction

Review

of

Related

Literature

RationaleoftheStudy

ObjectivesoftheStudy

HypothesesoftheStudy,ifany

ResearchMethodology

References

3.2FormatandTypeRequirements

a.Coverandbinding

Thesynopsisshallbespiralbound.

b.Paper

and

typographical

detail

Thesynopsismustbetyped,justifiedandprintedononesideofthepaperonlyusing:

1linespacing,and

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Characters12pt,fonttypeTimesNewRomanand14ptformaintitles.

GoodqualityA4whitepapershouldbeusedfortheprinting.

c.Pagination

Pagesshallbenumberedconsecutivelythroughoutthesynopsis,startingwiththeIntroduction,

Arabicnumerals(1,2,3)asfromtheIntroductionsectiononwards.Pagenumbersshallbe

locatedcentrallyatthebottomofthepage.

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TitlePage:

Major Research Project Synopsis

Title of MRP

SupervisedBy: Submittedby:

GuideName StudentName

Designation MBAIIIsemester

Rollno

MediCapsInstituteofTechnologyandManagement

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TableofContentsPage:

Table of Contents

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S.N. Contents Page1 Introduction

2 Review of Related Literature

3 Rationale of the Study

4 Objectives of the Study

5 Hypotheses of the Study

6 Research Methodology

7 References


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1. Introduction

It sets the stage and puts the topic in perspective.Ensure that the literature cited is balanced, upto date and relevant.

It should not be more than two pages of A-4 size paper.

2. Review of Related Literature

Literature review is meant to give the reader an overview of previous relevant contributions to

the problem so that they can better understand the research problem and methodology to be used

in the study.The literature review should be based on authoritative, recent, and original sources

such as journals, books, thesis or dissertations, company data, newspapers, magazines etc. The

section should end with a summary of the important aspects discussed and research gapidentified.

Fifteen Research papers literature review should be done for synopsis preparation. In literature

review objective of the study, brief methodology and conclusion has to be mentioned. Proper

citations are to be given in the literature review. It should match with references given at the end.

3. Rationale of the Study

In this section the researcher describes the values or the benefits that will accrue from doing the

study. The significance of the study is concerned with the relevance of the problem both to the

practice and theory. That is, does the study explore an important question, meet a recognized

need or make a useful contribution to practice and theory.

4. Objectives of the Study

a. Three to fourobjectives can be framed for MRP.

b. The objectives should start with the word TO

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5. Hypotheses of the Study

a. Hypothesis should be framed for those objectives which are to be verified by using a statistical

test.

b. Objective wise hypothesis is to be framed.

6. Research Methodology

a. Type of Research

b. Population

c. Sampling Design

d. Data collection method

f. Tools for Data Analysis

7. References

As per APA Style. The citations given above in the synopsis should match with references.

See the Separate Appendix for APA Guidelines

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Appendix 2

MRP Progress Report Format

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Date: Faculty:

S.N. Roll No. Name of

the

Student

Mobile No. Last date when

contacted to Guide

Details of

Discussion

on

Present

Date

Remarks

The Report may be created in MS-Excel

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Appendix 3

MRP Report Format and Guidelines

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FrontPageofReport:

ProjectTitle

MajorResearchProject

Submittedto

Devi

Ahilya

Vishwavidyalaya

as

Partial

Fulfillment

for

Degree

of

MasterofBusinessAdministration

Month&Year

SupervisedBy: SubmittedBy:

Name: Name:

Designation: RollNo:

MBAIV

Semester

MediCapsInstituteofTechnologyandManagement

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DECLARATION BY THE STUDENT

This is to certify that the project entitled Title of the Project is a bonafide work done by

me (Name of the Student), under the supervision of Prof. (Name of thesupervisor) in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Business Administration by Devi

Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.

Place: (Signed)

Date: Name

Roll No.

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CERTIFCATE OF THE SUPERVISOR

This to certify that Mr./ Ms. has executed the project entitled

.under my supervision and the report submitted therewith is theresult of work done under my supervision.

Place: (Signed)

Date: Name of the Supervisor

Designation

Countersigned

Place:

(Signed)

Date: Director

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am grateful to my Guide Dr. (Name of the Guide with designation) of Medi-Caps Institute

of Technology & Management, Indore for his precious guidance throughout my major

research project. He has devoted his valuable time and motivated me at every step towards

completing this project. The study would not have been possible without his generous

guidance.

I am deeply indebted to Dr. Mayank Saxena, Director Medi-Caps Institute of Technology &

Management, Indore for his continuous support and blessings. His support has rendered me

great help towards this project.

I also express my sincere gratitude to my family members, friends and respondents for

extended support throughout the project.

Name of the Student

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

CHAPTERS CONTENTS PAGENo.

DeclarationbytheCandidate i

CertificateoftheSupervisor ii

Acknowledgement iii

TableofContents iv

ListofTables v

ListofChartsandFigures vi

ListofAppendices vii

1 Introduction

2 Review of Related Literature

3 RationaleoftheStudy

4 ResearchMethodology*

4.1ObjectivesoftheStudy

4.2Type

of

Research

4.3PopulationoftheStudy

4.4PeriodoftheStudy

4.5DataSource

4.6ToolsforDataAnalysis

4.7HypothesesoftheStudy

4.8Sampling

Design

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CHAPTERS CONTENTS PAGENo.

5 DataanalysisandInterpretationofResults

6 Conclusion

References

Appendices

1. Questionnaire

2. SPSSsheetsforDataAnalysis

3.

DataSpreadSheetscontainingallvariables.

Research Methodology shall be different for primary and secondary data

study and therefore the sub-headings may be different in that chapter

accordingly.

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LIST OF TABLES

Page

Table 1 Name No

Table 2 Name No

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LIST OF CHARTS

PageChart 1 Name No.

Chart 2 Name No..

.

.

LIST OF FIGURES

Page

Fig. 1 Name No.

Fig. 2 Name No.

.

.

.

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GuidelinesforReportPresentation

1. Provide proper binding margin 1 inch on all sides of the paper

2. Top, left and right margins should be equal and uniform. The line spacing should

be 1.5.

3.

Bottom margin to be kept 10 mm more than top margin and ensure proper pagealignments.

4. The page numbering should be at bottom centre.

5. The text style should be Times New Roman, Font size 12, normal and justified.6. The Chapter Headings should be Bold, font size 14, and should be centered.

7. The Chapter Subheading should be Bold, font size 12, should be left aligned.

8. The cover page should be embossed on the hard binding.9. Preferred size of the Report: 50-60 pages.

1. Cover Page: The Project Report shall be hard bound. The cover page of the bound copyshould indicate the following:

b. Title of the Report

c. Submitted to DAVV as Partial Fulfillment for Degree of Master of BusinessAdministration.

d. Month & Year of Submission

e. Full Name of the Institutef. Full Name of the Student along with Roll Number

g. Full Name of the Project Supervisor along with Designation

2. Table of Contents: It should be tabular and provide the title to each chapters,

subdivisions, appendices, annexure , acknowledgement and certificates, all with theirpage numbers.

The Chapters to be numbered as 1, 2, 3 and so while acknowledgements & certificates

to be numbered as i, ii, iii and so on.

3. Acknowledgements: One paragraph written as a courteous gesture for acknowledging

the assistance received from number of sources and persons during the planning &

conduction of project work. It may be in the form of collection of Data, references ofrecords, compilation and analysis and guidance in the project conduction. Due

acknowledgement must be given to the Director of the institute.

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4. Certificates:The entire project work must be totally original and done by the student

personally for the current management programme. Thus two certificates are to beincluded in the beginning of the project report. One certificate to be given by the project

supervisor and other to be signed by the student and counter signed by the project

supervisor. These pages are numbered as i, ii . The certificate given by the supervisor will

be countersigned by the Director of the Institute.

5. List of Tables, Charts & Figures The table shall consist of descriptive title below which

two columns can be made. One column contains headings & second column containspage numbers.

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