Thesis Guidelines FW 2009-11

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THESISTHESIS

GUIDELINESGUIDELINESSIXTH TRIMESTERSIXTH TRIMESTER

WEIGHTAGE : 16 CREDITSWEIGHTAGE : 16 CREDITS

FW 2009FW 2009--1111


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What is a Thesis ?What is a Thesis ?AA ThesisThesis isis aa formalformal documentdocument toto proveprove thatthat anan originaloriginal contributioncontribution toto

HumanHuman knowledgeknowledge hashas beenbeen donedone ..

TwoTwo importantimportant thingsthings::

IdentifyIdentify aa worthwhileworthwhile problemproblem oror questionquestion whichwhich hashas notnot beenbeen

previouslypreviously answeredanswered

SolveSolve thethe problemproblem oror answeranswer thethe questionquestion

Research is simply gathering the information you need to answer a

question and thereby help you solve a problem.


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Why Thesis ?Why Thesis ?

FulfillsFulfills requirementrequirement ofof gettinggettingDegreeDegree /Diploma/Diploma

ProvidesProvides anan opportunityopportunity totoexploreexplore aa topictopic inin depthdepth

EncouragesEncourages aa rigorous,rigorous, logicallogicalandand systematicsystematic approachapproach totoproblemproblem--solvingsolving

CareerCareer developmentdevelopment


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Thesis ProcedureThesis Procedure Select a Area /domain and narrow it down to a topicSelect a Area /domain and narrow it down to a topic

Write a topic proposal and Scope of workWrite a topic proposal and Scope of work

Choose an External GuideChoose an External Guide

Talk to Guide (Internal and External ) regarding the proposed topicTalk to Guide (Internal and External ) regarding the proposed topic

Submission of Thesis synopsis in hard copy to Internal GuideSubmission of Thesis synopsis in hard copy to Internal Guide

Approval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Alumni Number sent through emailApproval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Alumni Number sent through email

Submission of Response SheetsSubmission of Response Sheets

Submission of Final Thesis (Submission of Final Thesis (It should be between 10000 to 30000 wordsIt should be between 10000 to 30000 words ))

Appearing for the Viva VoceAppearing for the Viva Voce ( The candidate needs to carry a handwritten( The candidate needs to carry a handwrittenwritewrite--up on the summary of your thesis of at least 5up on the summary of your thesis of at least 5--10 pgs)10 pgs)

Note 1 : The Topic has to be chosen in that field where the student has been specializedNote 1 : The Topic has to be chosen in that field where the student has been specializedNote 2 :Note 2 : There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rulesNote 3 : Student General Identification Number is different from Thesis Alumni Identification Number


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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis DetailsDetails ofof thethe studentstudent

[Name[Name (as(as perper IIPMIIPM records),records), BatchBatch ,Section,Section ,specialization,specialization ,Phone,Phone NoNoandand EmailEmail IdId ]]

DesiredDesired AreaArea studentstudent intendsintends toto dodo ResearchResearch

(Eg(Eg ::AdvertisingAdvertising ,branding,branding ,, PerformancePerformance appraisalappraisal ,Industrial,Industrial relationsrelations

,Recruitment,Recruitment ,, corporatecorporate financefinance ,, CapitalCapital Markets,Markets, PersonalPersonal financefinance etcetc..))

TitleTitle ofof thethe thesisthesis

ProblemProblem definitiondefinition /hypothesis/hypothesis /Research/Research objectiveobjective

IntroductionIntroduction toto thethe AreaArea ofof researchresearch (In(In briefbrief ))

ScopeScope ofof thethe thesisthesis workwork

ynopsis format

Continues in next file


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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis

ResearchResearch MethodologyMethodology

JustificationJustification forfor choosingchoosing aa particularparticular researchresearch proposalproposal

SummerSummer TrainingTraining TopicTopic ((InIn BriefBrief))

DetailsDetails ofof thethe ExternalExternal guideguide

(Name(Name ofof thethe GuideGuide ,Qualification,Qualification andand DesignationDesignation ))

ApprovalApproval letterletter fromfrom ExternalExternal guideguide

(( SignatorySignatory notenote fromfrom guideguide statingstating thatthat he/shehe/she wouldwould guideguide youyou ))

NoteNote :: TheThe ApprovalApproval letterletter shouldshould bebe eithereither inin thethe formform ofof ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature inin thethe

companyscompanys letterletter headhead oror emailemail printprint outout fromfrom hishis /her/her officialofficial emailemail IdId oror ExternalExternal guidesguides

signaturesignature withwith companyscompanys attestationattestation oror ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature attachedattached withwith businessbusiness cardcard..


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Thesis GuideThesis Guide

Internal

Internal Gui

deGui

de isis thethe ThesisThesis

In

In chargecharge ofof

IIPM

IIPM (Dept(Dept ofof Projects)Projects)

StudentStudent shouldshould havehave atat leastleast oneone ExternalExternal GuideGuide

AA studentstudent cancan choosechoose moremore thanthan oneone personperson asas his/herhis/her ExternalExternal GuideGuide

(External(External GuideGuide hashas toto bebe necessarilynecessarily fromfrom thethe industryindustry ..InstituteInstitute reservesreserves thethe rightright toto approveapprove oror rejectreject thethe

guideguide asas suggestedsuggestedbyby thethe student)student)

ItIt isis advisableadvisable toto choosechoose oneone ofof his/herhis/her GuideGuide whowho isis wellwell versedversed inin thethe areaarea(technical(technical inin naturenature )) oneone hashas chosenchosen.. ((For Eg :Hr Topics Sr corporate Hrpersonnel)

AA GuideGuide isis expectedexpected toto counselcounsel thethe studentsstudents withwith respectrespect toto hishis thesisthesis workworkbutbut notnot toto solvesolve thethe problemsproblems..


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Selection of Thesis TopicSelection of Thesis Topic

CurrentCurrent

Commercially viableCommercially viable

ChallengingChallenging

AvailableAvailable


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Thesis TitleThesis Title

It should be precise.It should be precise.

It should be argumentative.It should be argumentative.

It should be an indication of the structure of the thesis.It should be an indication of the structure of the thesis.

It should not be an announcement.It should not be an announcement.

It should reflect the key idea (s) of your project.It should reflect the key idea (s) of your project.

Try and use only single sentence for the Title.Try and use only single sentence for the Title.

It should be specific.It should be specific.


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Sample Approved HR TopicsSample Approved HR Topics Performance appraisal system at HCL TechnologiesPerformance appraisal system at HCL Technologies

Attrition analysis and benchmarking retention strategies at Bharti TeleAttrition analysis and benchmarking retention strategies at Bharti Tele venturesventures

Improving manpower utilization through effective manpower planning: AImproving manpower utilization through effective manpower planning: A

study of the Taj Group of Hotels, Chennaistudy of the Taj Group of Hotels, Chennai

Employee EngagementEmployee Engagement -- A Study in Relation to TDIA Study in Relation to TDI

Recruitment Practices at YKKIndiaRecruitment Practices at YKKIndia

'An Empirical Study on T&D Practices at Convergys'An Empirical Study on T&D Practices at Convergys

'Assessing Training Needs'Assessing Training Needs -- A Case of KaiserImpex (Construction Wing)A Case of KaiserImpex (Construction Wing)

'Motivational Practices at ESS NEE Management Consultants'Motivational Practices at ESS NEE Management Consultants

'Employee Feedback

Survey : A Case of

SOSChil

dren's Villages of

In

dia'Employee Fee

dback

Survey : A Case of

SOSChil

dren's Villages of

In

dia

'Team Building as an Organization Development Intervention : A Case of'Team Building as an Organization Development Intervention : A Case of

HavellsHavells

'Employee Moral and Job Satisfaction : A Case of Reliance'Employee Moral and Job Satisfaction : A Case of Reliance

CommunicationsCommunications


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Sample Approved Finance TopicsSample Approved Finance Topics Credit appraisal process of home finance companies in IndiaCredit appraisal process of home finance companies in India

Economic Determinants ofSecurity analysisEconomic Determinants ofSecurity analysis Econometric valuation of CAPM modelEconometric valuation of CAPM model

Working capital management at Jubilant Organosys LtdWorking capital management at Jubilant Organosys Ltd

Private banking modelPrivate banking model -- ICICI bankICICI bank

Study of Arbitrage trends in futures marketStudy of Arbitrage trends in futures market

Impact of intangible assets on the market value ofInfosysImpact of intangible assets on the market value ofInfosys

Significance of CSR reporting in Annual reportsSignificance of CSR reporting in Annual reports

Value creation by using acquisition growth strategiesValue creation by using acquisition growth strategies

Human asset valuation in the IT sectorHuman asset valuation in the IT sector

Fundamental study of Zinc in the global scenarioFundamental study of Zinc in the global scenario

Credit risk analysis in SME banking (ICICI BANK)Credit risk analysis in SME banking (ICICI BANK)

Operational activities and capital enhancement ofOil IndiaOperational activities and capital enhancement ofOil India Warehousing and logistics issues in commodity marketWarehousing and logistics issues in commodity market

Direct and indirect benefits of agriculture futures for farmersDirect and indirect benefits of agriculture futures for farmers


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Sample Approved Marketing TopicsSample Approved Marketing Topics An empirical study to enhance the market share of Airtel in Delhi & NCRAn empirical study to enhance the market share of Airtel in Delhi & NCR

An empirical study of consumer behavior in the Hair color industryAn empirical study of consumer behavior in the Hair color industry An Empirical Study of Marketing Strategies of VodafoneAn Empirical Study of Marketing Strategies of Vodafone

A Study on the Sales and Distribution Strategies of AVIVA Life InsuranceA Study on the Sales and Distribution Strategies of AVIVA Life Insurance

A Study on Market Perception ofICICI Prudential and Market Penetration inA Study on Market Perception ofICICI Prudential and Market Penetration inDelhi and NCRDelhi and NCR

Effectiveness of Advertising StrategiesEffectiveness of Advertising Strategies -- A Case ofIndian Soft DrinkA Case ofIndian Soft Drink Role of Advertisement in the Purchase Behavior of WomenRole of Advertisement in the Purchase Behavior of Women

CustomerSatisfactionCustomerSatisfaction -- A Study ofSelect Private Hospitals in DelhiA Study ofSelect Private Hospitals in Delhi

Strategies to increase the Market Share of Mother Dairy Ice CreamStrategies to increase the Market Share of Mother Dairy Ice Cream

Market Mapping of Havells Fan DivisionMarket Mapping of Havells Fan Division

An Empirical study to determine strategies for Coca Cola to increase marketAn Empirical study to determine strategies for Coca Cola to increase marketshare in Muzaffarpurshare in Muzaffarpur

An empirical study of the distribution network of Coca Cola in South DelhiAn empirical study of the distribution network of Coca Cola in South Delhi

Dealer evaluation for AnchorIndustriesDealer evaluation for AnchorIndustries

Sales Promotion SchemesSales Promotion Schemes -- A Study in Relation to Consumer ElectronicsA Study in Relation to Consumer Electronics


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FORMAT OF A THESISFORMAT OF A THESIS

The Manuscript consists of three main partsThe Manuscript consists of three main parts

The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries

The Content or the textThe Content or the text

The ReferencesThe References


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The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries Title PageTitle Page

AbstractAbstract

Certificate of OriginalityCertificate of Originality

Thesis Topic approval letter sent over emailThesis Topic approval letter sent over email

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

List ofFigures & TablesList ofFigures & Tables

SynopsisSynopsis

Note : Preliminary pagesNote : Preliminary pages

Numbering should be in lower case Roman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page; Numbers atNumbering should be in lower case Roman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page; Numbers atleast inch from bottom edgeleast inch from bottom edge


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The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries Title PageTitle Page

-- InstituteInstitute logologo ,Name,Name andandplaceplace;;-- Name of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch and Alumni NoName of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch and Alumni No

-- It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, but not numbered ;It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, but not numbered ;

AbstractAbstract

-- ThisThis shouldshould includeinclude thethe problemproblem underunder investigationinvestigation;; thethe researchresearch methodologymethodology andandtheoreticaltheoretical orientationorientation;; andand thethe expectedexpected outout comescomes andand implicationsimplications ofof thethe researchresearch

-- NotNot toto exceedexceed 350350 wordswords

Certificate of OriginalityCertificate of Originality

-- ItIt shouldshould includeinclude originaloriginal signaturesignature ofof thethe GuideGuide .. ItIt indicatesindicates thatthat thethe guideguide hashasapprovedapproved thethe thesisthesis asas aa completecomplete andand finalfinal workwork requiringrequiring nono furtherfurther alterationsalterations.. ThisThissignatorysignatory formatformat isis completelycompletely differentdifferent fromfrom thethe formatformat whenwhen submittedsubmitted atat thethe timetimeofof synopsissynopsis..

NoteNote :: TheThe CertificateCertificate ofof OriginalityOriginality shouldshould bebe eithereither inin thethe formform ofof ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature inin thethecompanyscompanys letterletter headhead oror emailemail printprint outout fromfrom hishis /her/her officialofficial emailemail IdId oror ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature

withwith companyscompanys attestationattestation oror ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature attachedattached withwith businessbusiness cardcard..


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The PreliminariesThe Preliminaries AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments::

-- ItIt shouldshould generallygenerally includeinclude acknowledgmentacknowledgment ofof assistanceassistance receivedreceived fromfrom variousvariouspersonspersons ..

-- CenterCenter thethe headingheading ACKNOWLEDGMENTSACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TableTable ofof ContentsContents::

-- ListsLists allall sectionssections withwith pagepage numbersnumbers ;;DoubleDouble spacespace betweenbetween entriesentries;; SingleSingle spacespace withinwithinentriesentries

ListList ofofFiguresFigures::

--RequiredRequired ifif figuresfigures appearappear inin thesisthesis

-- NonNon--texttext itemsitems;; NumberedNumbered consecutivelyconsecutively throughoutthroughout

ListList ofof TablesTables::

--RequiredRequired ifif tablestables appearappear inin thethe thesisthesis

-- TablesTables shouldshouldbebe numberednumbered consecutivelyconsecutively throughoutthroughout


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content

IntroductionIntroduction

Research objectives & MethodologyResearch objectives & Methodology

Literature ReviewLiterature Review

Primary Findings & AnalysisPrimary Findings & Analysis

RecommendationsRecommendations

Conclusions & ImplicationsConclusions & Implications

NOTENOTE:: Page Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, rightPage Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, right--hand corner; At least inch fromhand corner; At least inch from

edgeedge


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content IntroductionIntroduction::

IntroductionIntroduction ofof topictopic..

LiteratureLiterature ReviewReview ::

RelevantRelevant literatureliterature toto establishestablish aa soundsoundbasebase forfor thethe proposedproposed researchresearch

ResearchResearch objectivesobjectives && MethodologyMethodology ::ExplanationExplanation ofof whatwhat isis thethe researchresearch objectivesobjectives andand thethe methodsmethods usedused toto

achieveachieve thethe specifiedspecified objectivesobjectives..

PrimaryPrimary findingsfindings && analysisanalysis::

ReportReport onon thethe primaryprimary datadata collectedcollected usingusing thethe researchresearch methodsmethods andandtechniquestechniques ..


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content

RecommendationsRecommendations::

ItIt shouldshould bebe basedbased onon resolvingresolving thethe ResearchResearch problemproblem.. AA thesisthesis isis writtenwrittenfromfrom aa consultantsconsultants perspectiveperspective..

ConclusionsConclusions && ImplicationsImplications::

ItIt shouldshould includeinclude howhow thethe datadata collectedcollected andand thethe literatureliterature reviewed,reviewed,

togethertogether contributecontribute toto answeringanswering thethe researchresearch questionsquestions andand resolvingresolving thetheresearchresearch problemproblem..


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Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

It Should cover the following details:It Should cover the following details:

Method usedMethod used

Tool usedTool used

Target AudienceTarget Audience

Sample sizeSample size

Sampling metho

duse

dSampling metho

duse

d

Research AreaResearch Area

Considerations :Considerations :

It must be appropriate to the objective of your studyIt must be appropriate to the objective of your study

Combined methodology is appreciatedCombined methodology is appreciated

Justifications regarding specific methods chosen or usedJustifications regarding specific methods chosen or used


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Data collection methodsData collection methods

Qualitative marketing research

Generally used for exploratory purposes - small number of respondents -

not generalizable to the whole population - statistical significance and

confidence not calculated - examples include focus groups, depth

interviews, andprojective techniques

Quantitative marketing research

Generally used to draw conclusions - tests a specific hypothesis - uses

random sampling techniques so as to infer from the sample to the

population - involves a large number of respondents - examples include

surveys and questionnaires.


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ReferencesReferences

BibliographyBibliography-- ItIt shouldshould includeinclude allall worksworks whichwhich areare referredreferred toto inin thethe thesisthesis ..

-- MayMay bebe placedplaced atat thethe endend ofof thethe mainmain texttext ..

-- UseUse anyany standardstandard manualmanual ..IfIf oneone isis notnot usingusing aa stylestyle manual,manual, singlesingle spacespace

withinwithin eacheach entryentry andand doubledouble spacespace betweenbetween thethe entriesentries..

AppendicesAppendices

-- InclusionsInclusions :: ArticlesArticles ,, QuestionnaireQuestionnaire formatformat ,Old,Old formsforms oror reports,reports,

SampleSample filledfilled questionnairesquestionnaires withwith BusinessBusiness cardscards attachedattached

-- ExclusionsExclusions :: CaseCase study,study, PowerPower pointpoint slidesslides

ResponseResponse SheetsSheets

-- AllAll thesisthesis shouldshould containcontain 66 ResponseResponse SheetsSheets inin thethe prescribedprescribed formatformat


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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements

SpacingSpacing

FontFont

Header and FooterHeader and Footer

MarginsMargins

PaperPaper

Overall appearanceOverall appearance

Printing the final copyPrinting the final copy


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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements SpacingSpacing

11..55 InchInch spacespace oror DoubleDouble spacespace throughoutthroughout

ExceptionsExceptions:: TitleTitle pagepage andand approvalapproval page,page, TableTable ofof contents,contents, Captions,Captions,tabletable oror figurefigure headings,headings, ExtensiveExtensive quotations,quotations, FootnotesFootnotes oror endnotes,endnotes,EntriesEntries inin referencereference section,section, AppendicesAppendices..

FontFont

AnyAny standardstandard fontfont isis acceptableacceptable ;; UseUse thethe samesame fontfont throughoutthroughout;; UseUse fontfontsizesize 1212

ExceptionsExceptions:: CaptionsCaptions (not(not smallersmaller thanthan 99 point),point), HeadingsHeadings (not(not largerlarger thanthan2020point)point)

Header and

Footer

The Header should include the Institutes Logo with Name (extremeleft)

The footer should include the Students Batch ( Extreme left) andThesis Alumni Id Number ( Extreme Right )


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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements MarginsMargins

PagesPages mustmust havehave atat leastleast::11..55 inchinch leftleft marginmargin ;; 11 inchinch top,top, bottom,bottom, andand rightrightmarginsmarginsExceptionsExceptions::pgpg nosnos mustmust havehave atat leastleast inchinch clearanceclearance fromfrom eacheach edgeedge

PaperPaper88..55 XX 1111 inchesinches (A(A--44 Size)Size) ,, WhiteWhite bond,bond,2525%% (or(or higher)higher) cottoncotton contentcontent..

OverallOverall AppearanceAppearanceAllAll correctionscorrections shouldshouldbebe mademade beforebefore finalfinal copycopy isis printedprintedUnacceptableUnacceptable:: OverstrikesOverstrikes oror crosscross--outsouts ,Handwritten,Handwritten additionsadditions oror corrections,corrections,Lines,Lines, dotsdots oror shadingshading fromfrom pastepaste--upsups ..

PrintingPrinting thethe FinalFinal CopyCopy

PrintPrint mustmust bebe sharpsharp and

and

ofof uniformuniformdarkness

darkness ;;

One

One si

desi

de onlyonly ..EveryEvery contentcontent ofof thethe thesisthesis shouldshouldbebe inin NewNew PagePage

CoverCover shouldshould includeinclude followingfollowing BoundedBounded formform (Black(Black color)color) statingstating InstituteInstituteLogoLogo ,Name,Name andand PlacePlace;; ThesisThesis TitleTitle ;;StudentStudent NameName ,Alumni,Alumni No,No, BatchBatch ;;ThesisThesis GuideGuide ;; TitleTitle andand AlumniAlumni NoNo (( covercoverSideSide ));; CapitalCapital lettersletters inin GoldenGoldencolorcolor;; PortraitPortrait formatformat


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Thesis DeadlinesThesis Deadlines

Submitted to Internal GuideSubmitted to Internal Guide

Submission of Thesis synopsisSubmission of Thesis synopsis in Softin Softcopy ( Due date:copy ( Due date: On or before 30On or before 30thth

April 2011April 2011))

FinanceFinance [email protected]@iipm.edu

Marketing and HRMarketing and HR [email protected]@iipm.edu

Submission of at least six responseSubmission of at least six responsesheets before submission of finalsheets before submission of finalthesis (Every time the guide isthesis (Every time the guide isconsulted )consulted )

Note :Delay in synopsis submission willNote :Delay in synopsis submission willattract penalty of 5 marks per weekattract penalty of 5 marks per weekfrom the last due date)from the last due date)

Submitted to Internal GuideSubmitted to Internal Guide

Submission of Final ThesisSubmission of Final Thesis

( Due Date: 15( Due Date: 15thth June 2011June 2011 ))

One Hard copy + One soft copy)One Hard copy + One soft copy)

(Thesis Viva : 19(Thesis Viva : 19thth JuneJune and 26and 26thth JuneJune

20112011))

Submission of Redo Final ThesisSubmission of Redo Final Thesis

((Due Date: 30Due Date: 30thth July 2011July 2011))

Final Viva Date ( Till 15Final Viva Date ( Till 15thth August 2011August 2011 ))

NoteNote :: DelayDelay inin submissionsubmission ofof finalfinal thesisthesisoror redoredo thesisthesis willwill disqualifydisqualify thethe

studentstudent forfor convocationconvocation..


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Thesis work follow upThesis work follow up Response SheetsResponse Sheets

Response sheetResponse sheet -- format & submission:format & submission:

Details of the student [ Name (as perIIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni IdDetails of the student [ Name (as perIIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni Id,Phone No and Email Id ),Phone No and Email Id )

Thesis synopsis ( Attached with the response sheet every time )Thesis synopsis ( Attached with the response sheet every time )

Progress of the work (should be sent as separate attachment ): Students areProgress of the work (should be sent as separate attachment ): Students aresupposed to send actual work content ( like preparation of the questionnaire ,supposed to send actual work content ( like preparation of the questionnaire ,data collection , analysis done etc. which is generally considered as the maindata collection , analysis done etc. which is generally considered as the mainarea of the thesis )area of the thesis )

NoteNote:: -- Whenever a stud

ent send

s his/her response sheet, he/she has to send

allWhenever a stud

ent send

s his/her response sheet, he/she has to send

allthe previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis .the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis .

-- Response sheets can be sent through Email or can be given in person .Response sheets can be sent through Email or can be given in person .

-- All response sheets need to be appended to the reportAll response sheets need to be appended to the report

-- The Institute reserves the right to reject any thesis for which response sheets have not been receivedThe Institute reserves the right to reject any thesis for which response sheets have not been received


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Purpose of the Viva Voce examinationPurpose of the Viva Voce examination

To examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generatedTo examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generated

To establish that the research has been carried out independently and genuinelyTo establish that the research has been carried out independently and genuinely

by the candidateby the candidate

To determine the candidates understanding of the literature used in the thesisTo determine the candidates understanding of the literature used in the thesis

To examine the conceptual and logical approach and research techniques used inTo examine the conceptual and logical approach and research techniques used in

the thesis.the thesis.

To allow the candidate to defend the originality of the thesisTo allow the candidate to defend the originality of the thesis


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Check listCheck list --11 Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.

Ensure that your thesis extends the understanding of a subject and makes an additionalEnsure that your thesis extends the understanding of a subject and makes an additionalcontribution to Human knowledge.contribution to Human knowledge.

Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed .Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed .

Ideally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. However theIdeally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. However therequirements may vary depending on the topic chosenrequirements may vary depending on the topic chosen

Ensure that theEnsure that the writing stylewriting style should remain sameshould remain same throughoutthroughoutthe thesis report. Plagiarismthe thesis report. Plagiarismwould lead to rejection of thesis.would lead to rejection of thesis.

Ensure that preliminary requirements (Thesis topic approval mail, Guide signatory page andEnsure that preliminary requirements (Thesis topic approval mail, Guide signatory page andsynopsis) have been met.synopsis) have been met.

StudentsStudents mustmust always use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by emailalways use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by email

Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.

Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met.Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met.

The student should use Thesis Alumni Identification Number but not the Student General

Identification Number


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Best of Luck !Best of Luck !

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