IGNOU Project Synopsis

Selection of Topic Preparation of Synopsis

Introduction: A brief background about the subject chosen for study.

Rationale: Explaining why a particular topic has been chosen for the project work.

Objectives: Clearly and precisely stating the anticipated outcomes of the study. These should be expressed in specific, measurable terms.

Research Methodology:

• Research Design: Description of the overall approach and plan of the research.
• Nature and Source of Data/Information: Identifying where and how the data will be gathered.
• Sample and Sampling Technique: Detailing the sample group and the method used for selecting it, including the rationale for choosing the specific organisation and sample.
• Tools and Techniques for Data Collection: Describing the tools/questionnaire to be used, their relevance to the project’s objectives, and their validity and reliability.
• Methods for Data Collection: Outlining the procedures for gathering data.
• Data Handling and Analysis: Detailing how the collected data will be organised, analysed, and interpreted. Explanation of the statistical tools to be used and their relevance to the project’s objectives.

IGNOU project Report

• Introduction: This section should introduce the project and include a review of the relevant literature. It should provide details about the organization(s) under study, including the rationale, statement of the problem, objectives of the project, and the scope of the study.
• Research Methodology: This part should elaborate on the rationale, statement of problem, objectives of the project, and scope of the study. It should describe the research design, the nature and source of data/information collected, and the sample and sampling method with rationale. It should also detail the tools used, such as the questionnaire and other methods, their purpose, reliability and validity, data collection methods, and statistical tools used for data analysis.
• Results and Discussion: This section should present the results in tabular or graphical format. It should include a detailed interpretation of the data and the findings.
• Summary and Conclusion: This part should summarize the project and present the conclusions drawn from the research.
• Recommendations: This section should provide recommendations based on the findings of the study.
• Limitations of the Project, Direction for Further Research: This is an optional section where you can discuss the limitations of your project and suggest directions for future research.
• Reference/Bibliography: This should list all the sources referred to in the project.
• Annexures/Appendices: This section can include any additional material like the questionnaire used, etc.