mrp presentation
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Objectives of the Session
To sensitise the students about the importance of MRP To understand the steps before preparation of synopsis. To understand the contents of Synopsis
STEPS BEFORE SYNOPSIS
In Domain, Area of study should be decided. For exp: In Finance Domain, it can be corporate finance,
banking , financial services like mutual funds, insurance etc.
Consult with your guide about area of study Do the Literature Review on the area of study Find out the Research Gap Write the Research Questions and a decide the
tentative Title of the MRP in consultation with guide
SYNOPSIS
Synopsis is a short summary/road map/blue print of MRP
CONTENTS OF SYNOPSIS
Title page Table of Contents
Introduction Review of Related Literature Rationale of the Study Objectives of the Study Hypotheses of the Study, if any Research Methodology References
Title
Title should cover the objective of the MRP It should contain main variables of study It should not be too short or too long
Table of Contents
S.N. Contents Page No
1 Introduction
2 Review of Related Literature
3 Rationale of the Study
4 Objectives of the Study
5 Hypotheses of the Study
6 Research Methodology
References
How to Write Introduction
It sets the stage for the MRP and puts the topic in perspective
Ensure that the literature cited is balanced, up to date and relevant
Introduction might go through several drafts to make it read well and logically, while keeping it short.
While writing the introduction, we should put our self in reader’s position- would we continue reading ?
How to Write Review of Related Literature
Sources of existing literature are books, journals, magazine articles, e-journals etc.
It brings clarity and focus to research problem. Improves methodology. Broaden the knowledge base on the topic of the
research. The existing literature is written as : If the Author is one then write in the following
manner: Malhotra (2012) found that……. If there are two Authors: Malhotra and Sharma (2012) found that…. If more than two Authors : Malhotra et al. (2012) found that…..
What is to be Included in Rationale of the Study
Who will be benefited by the study ?1. Industry2. Researchers3. Customers
How to Write Objectives of the Study
Main objective should match with the Title Objectives should be measurable
Example: To study the impact of non-performing assets on
profitability of banks To study the factors affecting the investors’ perception
of mutual fund investment To study the impact of packaging on buying behaviour of
urban and rural consumers
Hypotheses of the Study
Objective-wise hypothesis should be written Generally null hypothesis is written
What to Write in Research Methodology
Research Type Sampling : Sampling Method, Sample Size Data collection Method: Primary/Secondary Primary data study: Questionnarie Secondary data study: Model framework and
Description of variables Data Analysis Tool
REFERENCES
As Per American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines
This is an important Section of the MRP and most of the mistakes are done while writing the references. It should be written alphabetically by author’s last nameExamples:
Journal Article- Malhotra, R., Verma, R. and Sharma, S.(2012), “ A Study of Impact of Capital Adequacy on Performance of Indian Banks”, Journal of Banking and Finance,Vol.3,pp.303-21. Books- Chand, Ramesh (2008), “ Risk Management”, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India, pp.202-34. Internet Links- Naceur, S. and Kandil, M. (2006). “The Impact of Capital Requirements on Banks’ Performance: The Case of Egypt”, available at Papers.ssrn.com/so13/papers.cfm? abstract_id= 903655,last Accessed on Nov, 15, 2007 at 2.30PM
