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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
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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
For Marketing, IT and Operations: [email protected]
For Human Resources: [email protected]
For Finance: [email protected]
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
e-mail: [email protected];
web: www.iipm.edu,
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