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    THESIS GUIDELINESTHESIS GUIDELINES

    Academic Batch | 2010-12 | 2009-12

    Department of Thesis***************************************

    Level 0, IIPM International Campus,

    Satbari, Mehrauli-Chattarpur Road , Delhi , India

    Phone: 91.11.30168408e-mail: [email protected];

    web: www.iipm.edu,

    ***************************************

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    Why Thesis ?

    Fulfills requirement of getting Degree /Diploma

    Provides an opportunity to explore a topic in depth

    Encourages a rigorous, logical and systematic-

    As a student of 2/3 years full-time programme inPlanning and Entrepreneurship, you are required to

    submit a final thesis in order to be awarded a degree or

    diploma. The thesis will be graded by your supervising

    guide and an external examiner.

    Career development

    General Information

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    Thesis ProcedureAs set out below, the thesis process consists of the

    following components:

    STEP 1: Get your Interested Research Area Approved.

    For the approval of your Research Area you have to fill the

    Annexure A in the given format and send it through email

    to the respective thesis coordinator. You have to

    compulsorily select the research area from the

    specialization(s) you studied. The subject line of your email

    should clearly mention your batch, study centre and

    propose researc area o your n eres . n e as s o

    your proposed research area the email should be directedas follows:

    For Marketing, Operations and IT [email protected]

    For Human Resources [email protected]

    For Finance [email protected]

    Any Other Area [email protected]

    STEP 2: Get your Thesis ID and Supervising Guide Allotted.

    In 2 weeks from the date of receipt of your email request

    for approval of your Interested Research Area, your thesis

    coordinator will verify and validate your request and you

    will be allotted a Thesis ID and Supervising Guide to help

    you with your thesis.

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    Thesis Procedure contdAs set out below, the thesis process consists of the

    following components:

    STEP 3: Get your Thesis Topic and Synopsis of your

    research proposal finalized in consultation with your

    Supervising Guide.

    In 4 weeks from the date of allotment of your Thesis ID and

    Supervising Guide, you are required to finalize your Thesis

    Topic and write your research proposal in the form of

    Synopsis in required format (see Annexure B). The

    na za on o es s op c an eve opmen o ynops s

    should be done under the guidance of your SupervisingGuide and emailed back to your thesis coordinator marking

    a carbon copy (cc) to your Supervising Guide. Your Thesis

    Topic will be archived only if confirmed by your Supervising

    Guide.

    STEP 4: Get an Interim Evaluation of your Thesis done byyour Supervising Guide.

    You are required to meet your Supervising Guide at least 4

    times during the process of writing your Thesis and you

    have to get your Interim Response Sheets (see Annexure C)

    filled and signed by your Supervising Guide after every

    meeting.

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    Thesis Procedure contdAs set out below, the thesis process consists of the

    following components:

    STEP 5: Get your Thesis Submitted before the due-date

    and Appear for a Written Viva.

    You are required to submit your Thesis in Soft-Copy and

    over email in the required format (see Annexure D). Your

    Thesis will be accepted for submission only after a written

    confirmation from your Supervising Guide mentioning

    his/her approval for submitting your Thesis in the required

    orma see nnexure . e me o su m ss on you

    have to give a written viva to process your thesis forevaluation.

    STEP 6: Get through your Final Huddle.

    Your Thesis Evaluation will take one month from the date of

    submission. You have to appear for an Oral Viva as part ofyour evaluation process. Your Oral Viva will happen either

    Face-to-Face or through Skype. You will be informed about

    your date of Oral Viva a week in advance.

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    Thesis Objectives

    Your Thesis should demonstrate that you are able to

    address complex problems/issues, which demand the

    integration of empirical data, theory and rigorous methods.

    A Thesis is a formal document to prove that an original

    contribution has been done to enhance the knowledge.

    The thesis may be based on Primary or Secondary data andmaterial, but should not be just a research work. Research

    is simply gathering of information needed to answer

    questions that can be of help in solving a problem. In thesis

    you identify a problem or question that has not been

    to solve those problem you conduct this study.

    The thesis must:

    Be based on a clearly formulated research question;

    Have specific objectives;

    Be based on relevant and clearly-described materials and

    methods;

    Present clear findings;

    Present a balanced and critical discussion of materials,

    methods and findings, relating these to other relevant

    literature within the field;

    Fulfil the formal requirements for a commercially viable

    presentation and include a front page, an abstract, a table

    of contents, references, etc.

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    Thesis Objectives contd...

    On completion of the thesis, the student should be able

    to:

    Transform a managerial issue into a research question,

    identify the nature of the problem, as well as the process

    needed to solve it;

    Choose appropriate research methods; Collect necessary data/information and critically analyse,

    review and interpret ones own research and the relevant

    literature;

    Draw conclusions as to the nature of the problem and

    Present well-argued and referenced recommendations as

    to future practice(s) in the given field;

    Manage and plan the thesis writing process within the

    given timeframe;

    Where relevant, include feedback and practical policy

    implications for local authorities (if research is based on

    local data) to contribute to improvements at the local level; Give a short write-up, highlighting aims, main findings,

    conclusion and possible recommendations as well as

    discussing critical questions and remarks regarding the

    findings and conclusions;

    Provide critical and constructive feedback to fellow

    students on their thesis.

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    Thesis Deadlines

    Thesis Topic Approval: 2 weeks from the completion of

    Project Semester

    Synopsis Submission: 4 weeks from the approval ofThesis Topic

    Interim Evaluation: 4 weeks from the submission of

    Thesis Synopsis

    Final Submission: 2 weeks from Interim

    Evaluation of Thesis

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    Thesis Supervision

    Identification of supervising guideAccording to the institutes regulations, your thesis should

    be carried out under the supervision of an assistant

    professor, associate professor, a professor, or an externallecturer, any employee of the institute. External

    supervisors may be appointed if additional expertise is

    needed (external supervisors are specialists working in

    other departments of the institute or from the industry).

    cooperation with the assigned supervising guide.The thesis coordinator assigns supervisors to students. This

    process takes 2 weeks from the date of receiving the

    request over email from the student with the details of his

    proposed research area of interest. The choice of

    supervisor is based on: a) the individual students choice of

    research area; and b) the supervisors availability.8 weeks are allocated for thesis supervision, during this

    period you are expected to meet your supervisor at least 4

    times. The supervision includes all tasks carried out by the

    supervisor in relation to the thesis: finalization of the thesis

    topic, developing the synopsis, reading of drafts,

    preparation for meetings, interim evaluation, etc.

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    Thesis Supervision contd...

    Roles and responsibilitiesTo ensure that the working relationship between you and

    your supervisor is as productive and rewarding as possible,

    we have set down guiding principles for your respective

    roles and responsibilities.

    The supervising guide will: Guide the student in formulating clear, relevant, commercially

    viable, challenging, ethical and achievable research objectives;

    Guide the student in finalizing the thesis topic. The title of the

    thesis should be precise, argumentative and specific. It should not

    e an announcement. t s ou e a s ng e sentence, a e to

    reflect the key idea(s) and structure of the thesis; Supervise the students preparation of the synopsis in the

    required format;

    Guide the student in using relevant and up-to-date

    academic/other literature within the chosen area of study;

    Advise the student in the choice of research methods,

    authenticity of any published information (secondary data used

    should be of last 2-3 years, not older than that), any ethicalclearance and data size etc.;

    Advise the student in making a realistic fieldwork schedule,

    primary research should be included to support your study;

    Review and conduct interim evaluation and approve or improve

    the draft;

    Provide timely feedback to the thesis coordinator and assist

    students in completing thesis in the desired format and on time.

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    Thesis Supervision contd...The student will: Decide on a thesis topic from the proposed research area of

    study in consultation with his/her assigned supervisor;

    Participate in formulating the research objectives in consultation

    with his/her assigned supervisor;

    Prepare and submit a thesis synopsis in consultation with

    his/her assigned supervisor;

    If undertaking primary research, identify and discuss with the

    supervisor any ethical issues and secure ethical approval;

    Produce work in accordance with a schedule agreed upon with

    the supervisor at the start of the process;

    Ensure that material is presented in sufficient time to allow the

    su ervisors comments discussion and alterations before

    proceeding to the next stage;

    Write your thesis and submit interim response sheet for interim

    evaluation in time and get an approval from your supervisor for

    final submission;

    Adhere to the deadlines strictly.

    Written agreement on supervisionBefore supervision starts, you will receive an approval mail from

    thesis coordinator mentioning your Thesis ID, Approved Research

    Area and your assigned supervisor, outlining the terms and

    conditions for supervision.

    On the basis of this approval mail your supervisor and yourself

    will finalize the thesis topic and develop a synopsis in the required

    format. The synopsis will be a written document defining the

    different phases and deadlines in your thesis process. This should

    be signed by both you and submitted to the thesis coordinator.

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    Name:

    Phone Number:

    Email address:

    Course to which admitted

    Month & year of admission

    Place of study (IIPMCENTER)

    Thesis Area Opted:

    Specialization Area:

    Annex A: Research Area Approval Format

    To be filled by the students:

    IIPM ISBE ICHE

    Summer training details:

    Topic

    Company name :

    Area of specialization

    Summary on internship

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    Kinds/ Area of projects done in project trisemester

    Kinds Scores

    To be filled by the students:

    Your favorite subjects you have taken interest while pursuing in IIPM

    Mention some notable internal assignments closely or distantly

    related to support your research interest area

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    Job

    Mention how the chosen research area is related to your current career

    or helpful for your career path.

    Are you currently working? If yes, mention the following:

    Name of company

    Location

    Job Role

    Or else, if you have joined your family business, mention the following:

    Industry

    To be filled by the students:

    Or else, if you are in an entrepreneurial drive, mention the following:

    Industry

    Nature of business

    Market Research

    Scores in market research related papers - Research methodology andMarketing Research

    Have you used any statistical tools :

    T TEST F TEST Z Test CHI SQUARE TEST ANOVA

    Pearsons Correlation & Bivariate Regression Others

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    Do you have knowledge about complex analytical methods. Tick any

    Multiple regressions

    Discriminant analysis MANOVA ANCOVA

    Factor & Components Analysis

    Time Series Analysis, Program Assessment, Forecasting

    Logistic, Ordered, Multinomial, Negative Binomial & Poisson Regression

    Have you used any statistical software for doing projects or gained

    knowledge on application while pursuing in IIPM?

    SPSS /STATISTICA/NCSS /UNISTAT/RATS /SHAZAM Econometrics/MATLAB SAS /STATA

    Books Referred in market research

    To be filled by the students:

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    To be filled by the thesis data management team:

    Thesis ID generated

    IIPM Center

    Research Area

    Approved

    Specialization area

    Name of the guide

    Phone No.

    Email

    Date : Guide allotted

    Guide center

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    Thesis Research Area

    Suggestive List

    Marketing

    Market environment B2B marketing International Marketing

    Market economics Direct MarketingCustomer Relationship

    Management

    Consumer Behaviour Digital Marketing Service Marketing

    Market Research Marketing Channels Retail Management

    Marketing Research Ethics in MarketingStrategic Marketing: Pricing,

    Market Entry & Exit Strategy

    Brand Research Social Marketing / CSR Marketing Communication:

    Advertising, Public Relations

    & Marketing Promotions/

    Events/ Activations

    Human Resource

    Leadership Training and Development Cultural & Cross-cultural issues

    Motivation Performance Appraisal International HRM

    Organisation Culture Compensation Management Strategic HRM

    Organisation Development Occupational health and safety Talent Management

    Work / Industry Psychology Collective Bargaining Success Planning

    Recruitment & Selection Labour Welfare Counselling Skills for Managers

    HR Audit & Human Capital

    ManagementTrade Unionism Work life balance

    Human Resource Information

    System (HRIS)

    Quality Management &

    Systems

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    Thesis Research Area

    Suggestive List contd...

    Finance

    Financial Accounting Business Valuations Wealth Management

    Management/Cost Accounting Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking

    Taxation Direct / Indirect Derivatives Corporate Governance

    Corporate Finance FOREX Financial Regulations

    Financial Planning Capital / Financial Markets Hedge Funds

    Financial Risk Management Working Capital Management Islamic Banking

    Portfolio Management Corporate Banking Microfinance

    Financial Modelling General Life Insurance Equity Analysis

    Strategic Finance International FinanceVenture Capital & Private

    Equity

    Operations

    Supply Chain ManagementProcess Design &

    Implementation

    Planning & Control in

    Manufacturing Industries

    Distribution & Logistics Marketing & OperationsInterface Planning & Control in ServiceIndustries

    Operations Research Quality Management & Control Warehousing

    Service OperationsTechnology & Operations

    Management / e-SCM

    Operations StrategyEnterprise Resource Planning

    (ERP)

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    Thesis Research Area

    Suggestive List contd...

    Strategy

    Business StrategyBusiness process

    Reengineering

    Strategic Management of New

    Firm

    Operations Strategy Business RestructuringEntrepreneurship & Strategic

    Intuition

    Innovation & Strategy

    Leadership Skills and Strategic

    Management Strategy Management Models

    Competitive Strategic

    ManagementStrategic Investment Decisions

    Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Entrepreneurship

    Information Technology

    Knowledge Management Technology & Competitiveness Technology in Operations

    Enterprise Resource Planning Technology in Marketing Technology & Outsourcing

    Search Engine Optimisation Technology in HR Innovation & Strategy

    Social Networks & Business

    StrategyTechnology in Finance

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    Thesis Synopsis

    A synopsis is a brief outline of your proposed thesis. As a

    first draft, the synopsis will help you clarify and structure

    your ideas. The synopsis further helps you develop your

    thesis research proposal in detail. You will develop your

    synopsis in collaboration with your supervising guide.

    The required length of the synopsis is 3-4 pages (1 page

    =

    12 pt. line space 1.5, margins 2.5 on all sides, A4 paper).

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    Name:

    Phone Number:

    Email address:

    Course to which admitted

    Month & year of admission

    Place of study (IIPMCENTER)

    Thesis Topic:

    Specialization Area:

    IIPM ISBE ICHE

    Annex B: Thesis Synopsis Format

    To be filled by the students:

    Introduction:

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    Research methodology:

    Secondary data (source)

    Primary data

    Tool used

    Sampling method

    Research Objectives

    a.

    b.

    c.

    d.

    To be filled by the students:

    Sample size

    Target Audience

    Limitations of the study

    Books referred :

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    Justification of choosing the topic:

    To be filled by the students:

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    Annex C: Thesis Response sheet

    Response sheet number:

    Thesis Topic:_____________________________________________________________

    Date:

    Details of the student ( Name ,Batch ,Alumni Id ,Phone No and Email Id )

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    Thesis synopsis ( Attach thesis synopsis [ if response sheets are emailed] with every response

    sheet )

    Date when the guide was consulted:

    Progress of the work :

    (Students are required to give a gist of the literature review, data collection, analysis and

    recommen a ons e c... owever; e ques onna re s par o e me o o ogy as o e

    complete (use a separate sheet if required).

    ________________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________________

    Comments from the Supervising guide:

    ________________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________________

    Signature of the Supervising guide: Signature of the Student:

    Note: -Whenever a student emails his/her response sheet, he/she has to send all the previous

    response sheets too. Response sheets should be emailed to the thesis coordinator. Signature of

    the guide is not mandatory if the student send through email.

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    Annex D: Final Thesis Format

    The Manuscript consists of three main parts

    The Preliminaries

    The Content or the text

    The References

    The Preliminaries

    Title Page Abstract

    Certificate of Originality

    Thesis Topic approval letter sent over email

    Acknowledgments

    Table of Contents

    List of Figures & Tables

    Synopsis

    Note : Preliminary pages Numbering should be in lower case Roman numerals; Centered at thebottom of the page; Numbers at least inch from bottom edge

    Title Page

    Institute logo ,Name and place;

    Name of the Title ,Student and Guide ; Batch andAlumni No

    It should contain all capital letters ; Counted, butnot numbered ;

    Abstract

    This should include the problem underinvestigation; the research methodology and

    theoretical orientation; and the expected outcomes and implications of the research

    Not to exceed 350 words

    Certificate of Originality

    It should include original signature of the Guide.

    It indicates that the guide has approved the thesisas a complete and final work requiring no furtheralterations. This signatory format is completelydifferent from the format when submitted at thetime of synopsis.

    Acknowledgments:

    It should generally include acknowledgment of

    assistance received from various persons. Center the heading ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

    Table of Contents:

    Lists all sections with pagenumbers; Double space betweenentries; Single space withinentries

    List of Figures:

    Required if figures appear inthesis

    Non-text items; Numbered

    consecutively throughoutList of Tables:

    Required if tables appear in thethesis

    Tables should be numberedconsecutively throughout.

    Synopsis:

    Original synopsis (without anyalternations) should be attached.

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    Annex D: Final Thesis Format

    The Manuscript consists of three main parts

    The Preliminaries

    The Content or the text

    The References

    The Content or the Text

    Introduction Research objectives & Methodology

    Literature Review

    Primary Findings & Analysis

    Recommendations

    Conclusions & Implications

    NOTE: Page Numbering should be in Arabic

    -

    Research Methodology:

    It Should cover the following details:

    Method used

    Tool used

    Target Audience

    Sample size

    Sampling method used

    Research Area

    Considerations:

    ,

    inch from edge

    Introduction:

    Introduction of topic.

    Literature Review :

    Relevant literature to establish a sound base

    for the proposed research

    Research objectives & Methodology :

    Explanation of what is the research objectives

    and the methods used to achieve the

    specified objectives.

    Primary findings & analysis:Report on the primary data collected using

    the research methods and techniques .

    Recommendations:

    It should be based on resolving the Research

    problem. A thesis is written from a

    consultants perspective.

    Conclusions & Implications:

    It should include how the data collected and

    the literature reviewed, together contribute

    to answering the research questions andresolving the research problem.

    study

    Triangulation Method is mostly used at masterlevel thesis (Triangulation refers to the use of

    more than one approach to the investigation of

    a research question)

    Justifications regarding specific methods

    chosen or used

    Data collection methods:

    Qualitative marketing research

    Generally used for exploratory purposes small

    number of respondents; not generalizable to thewhole population; statistical significance and

    confidence not calculated. Examples include

    focus groups, depth interviews and projective

    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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    Annex D: Final Thesis Format

    The Manuscript consists of three main parts

    The Preliminaries

    The Content or the text

    The References

    The References

    Bibliography

    It should include all works which are referred

    to in the thesis.

    May be placed at the end of the main text.

    Use any standard manual. If one is not using a

    style manual, single space within each entry and

    double space between the entries.

    Appendices Inclusions: Articles, Questionnaire format, Old

    forms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires

    with Business cards attached.

    Exclusions: Case study, Power point slides

    Response Sheets

    All thesis should contain all the Response

    Sheets in the prescribed format

    The Layout Requirements

    Spacing

    Font

    Header and Footer

    Margins

    Paper

    Overall Appearance

    Submission of Final Thesis in Soft-Copy

    Spacing1.5 Inch space or Double space throughoutExceptions: Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions, table or figure headings,Extensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, Entries in reference section, Appendices.

    FontAny standard font is acceptable; Use the same font throughout; Use font size 12Exceptions: Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than 20 point)

    Header and FooterThe Header should include the Institutes Logo with Name (extreme left)

    The footer should include the Students Batch (Extreme left) and Thesis Alumni Id Number (ExtremeRight)

    MarginsPages must have at least 1.5 inch left margin; 1 inch top, bottom, and right marginsExceptions: pg nos must have at least inch clearance from each edge

    Overall AppearanceAll corrections should be made before final copy is printedUnacceptable: Overstrikes or cross-outs ,Handwritten additions or corrections, Lines, dots or shadingfrom paste-ups .

    Soft Copy of Final ThesisPortrait format; One side only; Every content of the thesis should be in New Page

    Thesis Front Page should include following Institute Logo, Name and Place, Thesis Title, StudentName, Alumni No, Batch, Thesis Supervising Guide.

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    Annex E: Thesis Submission Acceptance Format

    STUDENT INFORMATION : ( To be filled in capital letters)

    Student Name:

    Thesis Id:

    Phone No.: Sp. Area : ( M), (HR), (F)

    Email address:

    Title :

    As THESIS MENTOR for the student named above, I certify by

    signing below that I have read this students final thesis

    draft, have approved changes required by me, and

    recommend the Thesis for acceptance.

    Supervision Guides Name :

    Sign : Date :

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    Annex F: THESIS EVALUATION FORMAT

    Details to be filled by the student

    Name of the Student: _____ ____________________ Thesis ID No:___________________________

    E Mail ID: ________________________ Phone No: ________________ Date of Viva______________

    Title of the Thesis:

    ___________________________________________________________________________________

    Details to be filled by the Thesis Evaluator

    1. Research objective /problem definition: Weightage: 05 Marks _____________________________________________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________

    2. Research methodology /Description: Weightage: 05 Marks ___________

    _________________________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________________________

    3. Research results /analysis/technical presentation: Weightage: 25 Marks ___________

    _________________________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________________________

    4. Achievement of aims / research objectives: Weightage: 10 Marks __________

    ________________________________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________________________________

    5. Originality /Value addition: Weightage: 10 Marks __________

    ________________________________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________

    6. Quality of recommendations & conclusion: Weightage: 15 Marks ____________

    __________________________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________________________

    7. Relevance of the Literature used: Weightage: 10 Marks ____________

    __________________________________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________

    8. Structure and presentation of the thesis: Weightage: 05 Marks ________

    Use of Language :

    (Writing style, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling and Communicativeness)

    Layout requirements :(Conformity with instructions)

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    9. Assessment of handwritten summary of thesis work: Weightage: 10 Marks_________

    _________________________________________________________________________________

    10. Assessment of Process *: Weightage: 05 Marks _________

    (Independency shown by student, Pace of work and Response sheets follow-up)

    ________________________________________________________________________________

    11. Deductions (if any) for non compliance *: Marks ________

    To be filled in by the thesis coordinators of respective centers. Deduction for non compliance includes

    late submission of synopsis, Guides signature missing on the final thesis, topic approval letter missing,

    non submission of response sheets on time etc.

    Thesis coordinator: ______________________

    Center: _____________

    Viva Voce Checklist

    Is the student clear about the Research Objective/Hypothesis/Problem? Yes / No

    Is the candidate able to justify the Research Design? Yes / No

    Is the student fully aware of the new developments in the Research area Yes / No

    Do the research objectives and research analysis correlate each other Yes / No

    Are the References and Research Authentic? Yes / No

    How do you rate the Viva on the scale of 1to 5? (Where 1 is Excellent and 5 is worst) ----------

    Any other comments:

    ____________________________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________________________

    Name of the examiner: ______________________________ Signature : ______________________

    Date of evaluation : ______________________________

    Overall Percentage of marks (Total marks 100): -----------------

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    Thesis Viva-Voce EvaluationPurpose of the Viva Voce examinationTo examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was generated

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

    by the candidate

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

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

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

    Thesis PlagiarismPlagiarism is the presentation of another persons work as your own. Plagiarism

    can occur at all academic levels, ranging from students who copy a short passage

    from another source and paste it into their own essay without indicating itssource, to supervising guide failing to acknowledge the real source of an idea or

    insight in their own work.

    Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. If detected in the thesis, it typically

    results in disqualification. In other words, your thesis will fail and you will not be

    awarded the degree/diploma.

    An academic learning process requires you to work with other peoples ideas.

    However, your use of these ideas must be properly acknowledged. It is your

    responsibility to ensure that the work you submit does not involve a deliberatedattempt to deceive the evaluator into believing that a borrowed or copied idea or

    passage is your own.

    All quotations from other sources, whether published or unpublished, must be

    properly acknowledged. This includes academic sources as well as non-published

    work obtained from other students.

    Students are advised that plagiarism software detection programs will be used to

    check all thesis submitted and no exceptions will be made for students caught

    plagiarizing.

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    Thesis Check List

    Ensure that the set research objective /problem has been achieved/solved.

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

    Ensure that the data collected has been properly analyzed.

    Ideally a thesis is a combination of secondary as well as primary data. Howeverthe requirements may vary depending on the topic chosen.

    Ensure that the writing style should remain same throughoutthe thesis report.Plagiarism would lead to rejection of thesis.

    Ensure that preliminary requirements have been met.

    Students must always use the thesis title as approved and sent to them by

    email.

    The Final Thesis report should bebetween 10000 to 30000 words.

    Ensure that the structural requirements have been met.

    Ensure that grammar, punctuation marks etc have been met.

    The student should use Thesis Identification Number but not the StudentGeneral Identification Number for any thesis related query.

    Ensure that Appendices include Articles, News papers cuttings, Questionnaireformat, Old forms or reports.

    Ensure all data, tables and graphs should be in the color format.

    Final Thesis should be submitted in the form of soft copy by email.

    There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance ofthesis rules.

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    Reach Your Thesis Coordinators

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    For any other thesis related queries: [email protected]

    Contact Thesis Department

    Department of Thesis

    Best of Luck !!!

    Level 0, IIPM International Campus,Satbari, Mehrauli-Chattarpur Road , Delhi , India

    Phone: 91.11.30168408

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