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THESISTHESISGUIDELINESGUIDELINESLAST UPDATED ON 4LAST UPDATED ON 4THTH DECEMBER, 2010DECEMBER, 2010


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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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Difference between a Master andDifference between a Master and

Doctoral ThesisDoctoral Thesis

MBAMBA--Level ThesisLevel ThesisThe contribution toThe contribution to

knowledge of a Master'sknowledge of a Master'sthesis can be in thethesis can be in the

nature of an incrementalnature of an incremental

improvement in an area ofimprovement in an area of

knowledge, or theknowledge, or theapplication of knownapplication of known

techniques in a new areatechniques in a new area

Doctoral ThesisDoctoral Thesis

The Ph.D. must be aThe Ph.D. must be a

substantial andsubstantial andinnovativeinnovative

contribution tocontribution to

knowledgeknowledge..


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Why Thesis ?Why Thesis ?

Fulfills requirement ofFulfills requirement ofgetting Degree /Diplomagetting Degree /Diploma

Provides an opportunity toProvides an opportunity toexplore a topic in depthexplore a topic in depth

Encourages a rigorous,Encourages a rigorous,logical and systematiclogical and systematic

approach to problemapproach to problem--solvingsolving

Career developmentCareer development


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Unlearn?Unlearn? Originality is the keyOriginality is the key

OriginalityOriginality isis thethe keykey inin thethe thesisthesis workworkHence,Hence, studentsstudents areare advisedadvised toto unlearnunlearn thethe artart ofof faithfulfaithful

reproductionreproduction ofof contentcontent (crudely(crudely termedtermed asas cutcut--copycopy--

pastepaste technique)technique) thatthat theythey areare usedused toto fromfrom theirtheir KK..GG..

daysdays inin schoolschool toto avoidavoid thethe traptrap ofof PLAGIARISMPLAGIARISM

Instead,Instead, oneone hashas toto rememberremember thatthat allall thoughts,thoughts, ideas,ideas,

expressions,expressions, sentences,sentences, models,models, diagrams,diagrams, tables,tables, charts,charts,

figures,figures, etcetc.. needneed toto bebe necessarilynecessarily onesones ownown..

AnybodyAnybody elseselses workwork thatthat isis referred,referred, shouldshould bebe

necessarilynecessarily acknowledgedacknowledged atat thethe pointpoint ofof occurrenceoccurrence asaswellwell asas withwith appropriateappropriate reference,reference, exhaustivelyexhaustively detaileddetailed

inin thethe bibliographybibliography.. ThisThis rulerule appliesapplies rightright fromfrom thethe stagestage

ofof submissionsubmission ofof thesisthesis synopsissynopsis forfor topictopic approval,approval, andand

holdsholds tilltill thethe completioncompletion ofof thethe thesisthesis


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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 ( Max 3 pages) to Internal Guide in hard copy withSubmission of Thesis synopsis ( Max 3 pages) to Internal Guide in hard copy with

the External guide letterthe External guide letter

Approval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Registration Number sent throughApproval of thesis synopsis by allotment of Registration Number sent throughemailemail

Submission of Response Sheets to Internal GuideSubmission of Response Sheets to Internal Guide

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 handwrite at least 1200 to 1500The candidate needs to handwrite at least 1200 to 1500words on the summary of thesis at the time of viva)words on the summary of thesis at the time of viva)

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 specialized

Note 2 :Note 2 : There would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rulesThere would be marks deduction or rejection of thesis for Non compliance of thesis rules

Note 3 : Student General Identification Number is different from Thesis Registration Identification NumberNote 3 : Student General Identification Number is different from Thesis Registration Identification Number


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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis (11 points(11 points for approval)for approval)

1.1. Details of the studentDetails of the student specifying your Name, Batch,specifying your Name, Batch,Specialization, Phone No. and Email IdSpecialization, Phone No. and Email Id

1.1. Desired Area student intends to do Research inDesired Area student intends to do Research in(E.g. :Advertising, Branding, Performance appraisal, Industrial(E.g. :Advertising, Branding, Performance appraisal, Industrial

relations, Capital/commodity market and corporate finance, Riskrelations, Capital/commodity market and corporate finance, Riskmanagement, etc.)management, etc.)

1.1. Title of the thesisTitle of the thesis

1.1. Problem definition /hypothesisProblem definition /hypothesis

1.1. Literature relating to the problemLiterature relating to the problem (In brief)(In brief)

Synopsis format

Continues in next file


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Thesis SynopsisThesis Synopsis (11 points(11 points for approval)for approval)Contd.Contd.

1.1. Scope of your thesis work (in your own language)Scope of your thesis work (in your own language)

1.1. Detailed Research Methodology (specifying sampling segment groups,Detailed Research Methodology (specifying sampling segment groups,sample sizes, and sampling techniques)sample sizes, and sampling techniques)

1.1. Justification for choosing a particular research proposalJustification for choosing a particular research proposal

2.2. Summer Training Topic (In Brief)Summer Training Topic (In Brief)3.3. Details of the External guide (Name of the Guide, Qualification,Details of the External guide (Name of the Guide, Qualification,

Experience and CurrentDesignation)Experience and CurrentDesignation)

4.4. Approval letter from External GuideApproval letter from External Guide

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

NoteNote :: TheThe ApprovalApproval letterletter shouldshould bebe eithereither inin thethe formform ofof ExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignatureinin thethe companyscompanys letterletter headhead oror emailemail printprint outout fromfrom hishis /her/her officialofficial emailemail IdId ororExternalExternal guidesguides signaturesignature letterletter withwith companyscompanys attestationattestation oror ExternalExternal guidesguidessignaturesignature letterletter attachedattached withwith businessbusiness cardcard..


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Thesis GuideThesis Guide Internal Guide is the Thesis In charge of IIPM (Dept. ofInternal Guide is the Thesis In charge of IIPM (Dept. of

Projects)Projects)

Student should have at least one External GuideStudent should have at least one External Guide

A student can choose more than one person as his/herA student can choose more than one person as his/her

External GuideExternal Guide((Guide should be preferably from the relevant industry and domain. He/She canGuide should be preferably from the relevant industry and domain. He/She can

choose any outside person as his/her guide. Institute reserves the right to approvechoose any outside person as his/her guide. Institute reserves the right to approve

or reject the guide as suggested by the student)or reject the guide as suggested by the student)

It isIt is advisableadvisable to choose a Guide who is well versed as well asto choose a Guide who is well versed as well asexperienced in the area one has chosen.experienced in the area one has chosen.

ForEx : ForEquity/ forex/commodityresearch A stock/research analyst )

A Guide is expected to ONLY counsel the students withA Guide is expected to ONLY counsel the students with

respect to the thesis work but not to solve the problems / dorespect to the thesis work but not to solve the problems / dothe thesis on behalf of the student!the thesis on behalf of the student!


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Selection of Thesis TopicSelection of Thesis Topic

CurrentCurrent

Commercially viableCommercially viable

ChallengingChallenging

AvailableAvailable

Strategic in natureStrategic in nature

Relevant for the IndustryRelevant for the Industry

Not focused on one single organizationNot focused on one single organization Is not as broad as a generic subject bookIs not as broad as a generic subject book


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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.

(Titles such as branding , risk mgt ,valuation etc. are not(Titles such as branding , risk mgt ,valuation etc. are notappreciated)appreciated)


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Sources of Research Areas/TopicsSources of Research Areas/TopicsMagazines / Journals /Essay Papers :Magazines / Journals /Essay Papers :

4 Ps , Human Factor, Business and Economy , Strategic factor, Business world , Outlook Money, ICFAI4 Ps , Human Factor, Business and Economy , Strategic factor, Business world , Outlook Money, ICFAIjournals on subjects likejournals on subjects like

applied finance, derivatives, M&A, case study, marketing, branding, advertising etc.applied finance, derivatives, M&A, case study, marketing, branding, advertising etc.

Websites :Websites :

www.bnet.comwww.bnet.com;; www.questia.com/searchwww.questia.com/search ;; www.emarketingpapers.comwww.emarketingpapers.com;; www.marketingprofs.com/www.marketingprofs.com/

^www^www..researchresearch--financefinance..comcom ;; wwwwww..neranera..comcom;; wwwwww..planningcommissionplanningcommission..govgov..in/in/ ;; commercecommerce..nicnic..in/in/ wwwwww..mcamca..govgov..inin ;;

finminfinmin..nicnic..inin ;; wwwwww..powerminpowermin..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..coalcoal..nicnic..inin;; minesmines..nicnic..inin;; steelsteel..nicnic..inin;; msmemsme..govgov..inin;; dpedpe..nicnic..inin;; dhidhi..nicnic..inin;;

civilcivilaviationaviation..nicnic..inin;; agricoopagricoop..nicnic..inin;; tourismtourism..govgov..inin;; texmintexmin..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..wrminwrmin..nicnic..inin;; envfor envfor..nicnic..inin ;; morthmorth..nicnic..inin;;

wwwwww..educationeducation..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..ohfwohfw..nicnic..inin ;; wwwwww..mitmit..govgov..inin;; chemicalschemicals..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..fcaminfcamin..nicnic..inin;;wwwwww..urbanindiaurbanindia..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..indianindianrailwaysrailways..govgov..inin;; mofpimofpi..nicnic..inin;; mhupamhupa..govgov..inin;; mdoner mdoner..govgov..inin;; ruralrural..nicnic..inin;;

petroleumpetroleum..nicnic..in/in/ ;; wwwwww..mitmit..govgov..inin;; wwwwww..mnremnre..govgov..inin;; yasyas..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..dstdst..govgov..inin;; wwwwww..indiaindiacultureculture..nicnic..inin;;

modmod..nicnic..inin;; wwwwww..mospimospi..govgov..inin;; wwwwww..sebisebi..govgov..inin;; wwwwww..bseindiabseindia..comcom;; wwwwww..nsenseindiaindia..comcom wwwwww..rbirbi..orgorg..inin;;

wwwwww..irdairda..govgov..inin;; pfrdapfrda..orgorg..inin;; wwwwww..fmcfmc..govgov..in/in/ wwwwww..mcxindiamcxindia..comcom;; wwwwww..ncdexncdex..comcom;; wwwwww..unun..orgorg..inin;;

wwwwww..unun..org/en/org/en/

(*^Highly recommended for Finance and Economics topics)(*^Highly recommended for Finance and Economics topics)

wwwwww..mckinseymckinsey..com/mgi/rp/com/mgi/rp/ ,, wwwwww..bcgbcg..com/com/ ,, wwwwww..boozbooz..comcom ,, EYEY..comcom ;; wwwwww..grantthorntongrantthornton..comcom;; PwCPwC..comcom;;

DeloitteDeloitte..com/globalcom/global;; KPMGKPMG..comcom;; wwwwww..atkearneyatkearney..comcom ;; AccentureAccenture..comcom ;; wwwwww..everestgrpeverestgrp..com/com/ ;;

wwwwww..oliverwymanoliverwyman..comcom;; wwwwww..bearingpointconsultingbearingpointconsulting..comcom;; wwwwww..sdggroupsdggroup..comcom;; wwwwww..wspgroupwspgroup..comcom

wwwwww..gartnergartner..comcom ;; wwwwww..datamonitordatamonitor..comcom;; enen--usus..nielsennielsen..comcom ;; wwwwww..forresterforrester..com/rb/researchcom/rb/research ;; wwwwww..abiresearchabiresearch..comcom;;

wwwwww..infotechinfotech..comcom ;; wwwwww..yankeegroupyankeegroup..comcom ;; wwwwww..informainforma..com/com/ ;; wwwwww..tecnovaglobaltecnovaglobal..com/com/ ;; wwwwww..idcidc..com/com/ ;;

wwwwww..synovatesynovate..comcom ;; wwwwww..imshealthimshealth..comcom ;; wwwwww..kantarkantar..comcom ;; wwwwww..gfkgfk..comcom;; wwwwww..arbitronarbitron..comcom;; wwwwww..ipsosipsos..comcom ;;wwwwww..westatwestat..comcom ;; wwwwww..symphonyirisymphonyiri..comcom ;; WatsonWyattWatsonWyatt..comcom;; wwwwww..amiami--communitiescommunities..eu/wiki/List_of_research_topicseu/wiki/List_of_research_topics1212


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Research Related BooksResearch Related Books

BusinessBusiness ResearchResearchMethodsMethods::byby CooperCooperDD

ResearchResearchMethodologyMethodology :: MethodsMethods AndAnd TechniquesTechniquesbyby CC.. RR.. KothariKothari

IntroductionIntroduction ToTo BiostatisticsBiostatisticsAndAnd ResearchResearchMethodsMethods---- byby RaoRao PP.. SS.. SS.. SundarSundar

SocialSocial ResearchResearchMethods,Methods, byby AlanAlan BrymanBryman

ManagementManagement ResearchResearchMethodologyMethodology:: IntegrationIntegration OfOf Principles,Principles, MethodsMethods AndAnd TechniquesTechniques

byby KK.. NN.. KrishnaswamyKrishnaswamy,, AppaAppa IyerIyer SivakumarSivakumar,, MM.. MathirajanMathirajan

BusinessBusiness ResearchResearchMethodsMethods..byby ..WilliamWilliamGG.. ZikmundZikmund--oklahomaoklahoma StateStateUniversityUniversity,,WilliamWilliam GG.. ZikmundZikmund

BasicBasic EconometricsEconometrics byby DamodarDamodar NN.. GujaratiGujarati

EconometricEconometric AnalysisAnalysisbybyWilliamWilliam HH.. GreeneGreene

StatisticalStatistical MethodsMethods ForFor PracticePracticeAndAnd ResearchResearch:: AA GuideGuide ToTo DataDataAnalysisAnalysisUsingUsing SPSSSPSS

byby AjaiAjai SinghSingh GaurGaur,, SanjaySanjay SinghSingh GaurGaur

MarketingMarketing ResearchResearch:: ConceptsConcepts AndAnd Cases,Cases, (Special(Special IndianIndian Edition)Edition) byby CooperCooperDonaldDonald EtEt.. AlAl

MarketingMarketing ResearchResearch:: TextText AndAnd CasesCases ;; NargundkarNargundkar,, RajendraRajendra

BusinessBusiness ToTo BusinessBusiness MarketMarket ResearchResearch(Understanding(UnderstandingAndAnd MeasuringMeasuring BusinessBusiness Markets)Markets)

byby RuthRuth McneilMcneil

InternationalInternational MarketingMarketing ResearchResearch byby KumarKumar VV..

MarketingMarketing ResearchResearch:: MethodologicalMethodological Foundations,Foundations,byby ChurchillChurchill,, LacobucciLacobucci

EquityEquity ResearchResearchAndAnd ValuationValuation byby DunDun,, BradstreetBradstreet

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Sample Approved HRTopicsSample Approved HRTopics Performance appraisal system at HCLTechnologiesPerformance appraisal system at HCLTechnologies

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

An Empirical Study on T&D Practices at ConvergysAn Empirical Study on T&D Practices at Convergys

Assessing Training NeedsAssessing Training Needs -- A Case of Kaiser Impex (Construction Wing)A Case of Kaiser Impex (Construction Wing)

Motivational Practices at ESS NEE Management ConsultantsMotivational Practices at ESS NEE Management Consultants

Employee Feedback Survey : A Case of SOS Children's Villages of IndiaEmployee Feedback Survey : A Case of SOS Children's Villages of India

Team Building as an Organization Development Intervention : A Case ofTeam 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

Work life Balance Study in IT industry : Case of XYZ CoWork life Balance Study in IT industry : Case of XYZ Co

Behavioral Training Practices for the middle level management : Case ofBehavioral Training Practices for the middle level management : Case of

XYZ Co.XYZ Co.


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Sample Approved HRTopicsSample Approved HRTopics

Talent Acquisition And Onboarding In IT Industry: A case of XYZ CoTalent Acquisition And Onboarding In IT Industry: A case of XYZ CoTraining Need Identification In Haldia Refinery, Indian Oil CorporationTraining Need Identification In Haldia Refinery, Indian Oil Corporation

LtdLtd

Induction Training Program study At ABC Ltd.Induction Training Program study At ABC Ltd.

Reward & Recognition System At PL Ltd.Reward & Recognition System At PL Ltd.

Leadership Traits study at PQ Ltd.Leadership Traits study at PQ Ltd.

Validating Competency Mapping For Attaining The Best Quality CircleValidating Competency Mapping For Attaining The Best Quality Circle

Practices XYZ CoPractices XYZ Co

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

study of ABC Costudy of ABC Co

Employee EngagementEmployee Engagement -- A Study in Relation to XY Ltd.A Study in Relation to XY Ltd.

Recruitment and selection Practices at YK Ltd.Recruitment and selection Practices at YK Ltd.

A study on Succession Planning in XYZ CoA study on Succession Planning in XYZ Co..

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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 Of Security AnalysisEconomic Determinants Of Security 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 Of InfosysImpact Of Intangible Assets On The Market Value Of Infosys

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 Of Oil IndiaOperational Activities And Capital Enhancement Of Oil 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

Identification Of Cost Reduction Opportunities In XYZ Co.Identification Of Cost Reduction Opportunities In XYZ Co.


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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 of ICICI Prudential and Market Penetration inA Study on Market Perception of ICICI Prudential and Market Penetration in

Delhi and NCRDelhi and NCR Effectiveness of Advertising StrategiesEffectiveness of Advertising Strategies -- A Case of Indian Soft DrinkA Case of Indian Soft Drink

Role of Advertisement in the Purchase Behavior of WomenRole of Advertisement in the Purchase Behavior of Women

Customer SatisfactionCustomer Satisfaction -- A Study of Select Private Hospitals in DelhiA Study of Select 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 market

share in Muzaffarpurshare in Muzaffarpur


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Sample Approved Marketing TopicsSample Approved Marketing TopicsStrategicAnalysis studywith respect to Suzlon Energy (WindStrategicAnalysis studywith respect to Suzlon Energy (Wind--powerMarket)powerMarket)

Factors

Affecting Sale OfSaloni

Brand

Mustard Oil In

Agra Region

Factors

Affecting Sale OfSaloni

Brand

Mustard Oil In

Agra Region

Impact OfSales Promotion On CustomerRetentionImpact OfSales Promotion On CustomerRetention

Brand Loyalty Of Teenagers (IndustryApparel)Brand Loyalty Of Teenagers (IndustryApparel)

Preference Of Youth Towards Foreign Brand And Indian Brand IndustryPreference Of Youth Towards Foreign Brand And Indian Brand Industry--

TextileTextile

Implementation OfSixImplementation OfSix--sigma () Technique In Fast Food Service Industrysigma () Technique In Fast Food Service IndustryLeads Generation In Sync With Sales Force Survey Of XY Ltd.Leads Generation In Sync With Sales Force Survey Of XY Ltd.

Study Of The Brand Positioning Of PhilipsStudy Of The Brand Positioning Of Philips

Competitive Intelligence Study OfBisleri In Mineral WaterMarketCompetitive Intelligence Study OfBisleri In Mineral WaterMarket

Marketing OfSoftware Through Search Engine OptimizationMarketing OfSoftware Through Search Engine Optimization

Market Research On The Perception Of Youth Toward The CounterfeitAndMarket Research On The Perception Of Youth Toward The CounterfeitAnd

Fake ProductsFake Products

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Sample Approved Marketing TopicsSample Approved Marketing Topics

Export Marketing Strategies Of Leather Footwear And Footwear Components InExport Marketing Strategies Of Leather Footwear And Footwear Components In

UK And GermanyUK And Germany

Havell's (Branding) Position In The Switchgear Segment.Havell's (Branding) Position In The Switchgear Segment.

Export Potential Of Handicraft Items To EU CountriesExport Potential Of Handicraft Items To EU Countries

The Indigenous Product Placement And Strategic Analysis Of Dealer Perception OfThe Indigenous Product Placement And Strategic Analysis Of Dealer Perception Of

Videocon Air ConditionersVideocon Air Conditioners

Scope& Feasibility Of Supply Of Cotton To Various Spinners In PunjabScope& Feasibility Of Supply Of Cotton To Various Spinners In Punjab 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 study for Anchor IndustriesDealer evaluation study for Anchor Industries

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

Assessment Of Demand & User Preference For Surgical Medical Equipments&Assessment Of Demand & User Preference For Surgical Medical Equipments&

Implants For NeuroImplants For Neuro--spine, Endoscopy&

Orthopedic Segment At XYZ Ltdspine, Endoscopy&

Orthopedic Segment At XYZ Ltd Study OfThe Retail Operations Of Mother Dairy Fruits And Vegetable Unit, AndStudy OfThe Retail Operations Of Mother Dairy Fruits And Vegetable Unit, And

Suggesting Improvements In Light Of Emerging CompetitionsSuggesting Improvements In Light Of Emerging Competitions

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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 of Figures & TablesList of Figures & Tables

SynopsisSynopsis

Note : Preliminary pagesNote : Preliminary pages

Numbering should be in lower caseRoman numerals; Centered at the bottom of the page; Numbers atNumbering should be in lower caseRoman 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 andand placeplace;;-- Name of theTitle ,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 signaturesignaturewithwith 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 variousvarious personspersons..

-- CenterCenter thethe headingheading ACKNOWLEDGMENTSACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TableTable ofof ContentsContents::

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

ListList ofof FiguresFigures::

-- RequiredRequired ifif figuresfigures appearappear inin thesisthesis

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

ListList ofof TablesTables::

-- RequiredRequired ifif tablestables appearappear inin thethe thesisthesis

-- TablesTables shouldshould bebe numberednumbered consecutivelyconsecutively throughoutthroughout..

SynopsisSynopsis:: OriginalOriginal synopsissynopsis (without(without anyany alternations)alternations) shouldshould bebe attachedattached..


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content

IntroductionIntroductionLiterature ReviewLiterature Review

MethodologyMethodology

Report of Data CollectionReport of Data Collection Findings & AnalysisFindings & Analysis

RecommendationsRecommendations

Conclusions & ImplicationsConclusions & Implications

NOTENOTE:: Page Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, rightPage Numbering should be in Arabic numerals ;Upper, right--handhand

corner; At least inch from edgecorner; At least inch from edge


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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content IntroductionIntroduction::

IntroductionIntroduction ofof topictopic..

LiteratureLiterature ReviewReview ::

RelevantRelevant literatureliterature toto establishestablish aa soundsound basebase 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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A General Thesis ContentA General Thesis Content Introduction:Introduction:

Introduction of research problem; introduction of objectives;Introduction of research problem; introduction of objectives;introduction of how objectives will be achieved (methodology).introduction of how objectives will be achieved (methodology).

Literature ReviewLiterature Review ::Relevant literature to establish a sound base for the proposedRelevant literature to establish a sound base for the proposed

research. This should NOT contain fullresearch. This should NOT contain full--fledged reports / articlesfledged reports / articlesby somebody else. Only a review, with proper mention of theby somebody else. Only a review, with proper mention of thesource at the point of occurrence is permissible. The referencesource at the point of occurrence is permissible. The referenceshould necessarily be condensed and be reshould necessarily be condensed and be re--worded entirely andworded entirely andexpressed in your own way. You could use the following style: Inexpressed in your own way. You could use the following style: In

his article (report) on "...", the author,......(brief source), mentionshis article (report) on "...", the author,......(brief source), mentionsthat ....... In case there is something terribly important which youthat ....... In case there is something terribly important which youcannot express in your own words, you could give a quote thatcannot express in your own words, you could give a quote thatdoes not exceed 4does not exceed 4 -- 5 lines (i.e. 1 paragraph), with proper5 lines (i.e. 1 paragraph), with properreference. Superscript notation may be followed, with thereference. Superscript notation may be followed, with the

complete exhaustive reference mentioned also in the bibliography.complete exhaustive reference mentioned also in the bibliography.


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Example ofreference technique thatExample ofreference technique that

may be used throughout the thesismay be used throughout the thesisMain text extract:Main text extract:--

InIn CNNCNN--MoneysMoneys JanuaryJanuary 2929,, 20082008 reportreport55 titled,titled, WalWal--MartMart getsgets itsits bankbank -- inin Mexico,Mexico, CarolynCarolynWhelanWhelan sayssays thatthat WalWal--MartMart decideddecided toto getget intointo consumerconsumer bankingbanking becausebecause moremore thanthan threethreequartersquarters ofof thethe householdshouseholds inin MexicoMexico dodo notnot havehave aa savingssavings accountaccount.. EasierEasier proceduralproceduralpermissionpermission fromfrom government,government, aa hugehuge potentialpotential market,market, alongalong withwith anan establishedestablished credibilitycredibility ofofWalWal--MartsMarts brandbrand confidenceconfidence knownknown forfor superiorsuperior serviceservice atat lowlow cost,cost, areare factorsfactors thatthat havehave ledled totoWalWal--MartsMarts retailretail bankingbanking operationsoperations inin MexicoMexico.. Indeed,Indeed, thisthis isis toto capturecapture thethe fortunefortune atat thethe bottombottomofof thethe pyramidpyramid66,, anan activityactivity itit couldcould notnot dodo inin anyany otherother globalglobal market,market, includingincluding onon homehome turf,turf, ii..ee..thethe UU..SS..77

Bibliography extract:Bibliography extract:--1.1. ChristopherA. Bartlett and Sumantra Ghoshal, Managing across Borders, Cambridge, Harvard Business SchoolChristopherA. Bartlett and Sumantra Ghoshal, Managing across Borders, Cambridge, Harvard Business School

Press 1989Press 1989

2.2. Fortune 2007 Global 500Fortune 2007 Global 500 The Worlds Largest Corporations, Vol. 156, No.2, July 23, 2007, Fortune Asia, TimeThe Worlds Largest Corporations, Vol. 156, No.2, July 23, 2007, Fortune Asia, TimeAsia (Hong Kong) Limited, 2007Asia (Hong Kong) Limited, 2007

3.3. WalWal--Mart InternationalMart International > International Operations> International Operations > International Data Sheet,> International Data Sheet,http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=371http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=371

4.4. ibid,ibid, http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=14http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=14

5.5. WalWal--Mart gets its bankMart gets its bank -- in Mexico, CNNin Mexico, CNN--Money, January 29, 2008,Money, January 29, 2008,http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/28/news/international/walmart_bank.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/28/news/international/walmart_bank.fortune/index.htm

6.6. WalWal--Mart's Base of the Pyramid Play, Submitted byMart's Base of the Pyramid Play, Submitted byRob KatzRob Katz on November27, 2006,on November27, 2006,http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2006/11/27/walhttp://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2006/11/27/wal--martsmarts--basebase--ofof--thethe--pyramidpyramid--playplay

7.7. WalWal--Mart Will OfferRetail Banking in Mexico, an UnderservedMarketMart Will OfferRetail Banking in Mexico, an UnderservedMarket -- ELISABETH MALKIN, New York Times,ELISABETH MALKIN, New York Times,

Published: November24, 2006Published: November24, 2006 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/24/business/worldbusiness/24walmart.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/24/business/worldbusiness/24walmart.html

8.8. Geoff Colvin, The defiant one, The Fortune 500, Vol. 155, No.7, April 30, 2007, pp74Geoff Colvin, The defiant one, The Fortune 500, Vol. 155, No.7, April 30, 2007, pp74--7979


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A General Thesis Content(contd.)A General Thesis Content(contd.) Methodology (how the results were achieved):Methodology (how the results were achieved):

Explanation of how data was collected/generated and analyzed AnExplanation of how data was collected/generated and analyzed Anexplanation of methodological problems and their solutions orexplanation of methodological problems and their solutions oreffectseffects

ResultsResults -- report of data collection:report of data collection:

Report on the data collected using the research methods andReport on the data collected using the research methods andtechniques . Analyze data, and patterns, in terms of data collectiontechniques . Analyze data, and patterns, in terms of data collectionmethodologymethodology

Recommendations:Recommendations:

It should be based on resolving the Research problem. A thesis isIt should be based on resolving the Research problem. A thesis is

written from a consultants perspective.written from a consultants perspective. Conclusions & Implications:Conclusions & Implications:

It should include how the data collected and the literatureIt should include how the data collected and the literaturereviewed, together contribute to answering the research questions,reviewed, together contribute to answering the research questions,and resolving the research problem.and resolving the research problem.

The indicative length for a thesis is: it should be between 10000 to 30000 wordsThe indicative length for a thesis is: it should be between 10000 to 30000 words


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Data collection methodsData collection methodsPrimary DataPrimary Data

Original data collected for a specific research goalOriginal data collected for a specific research goal

E.g.: Questionnaire surveys; Interviews: informal or structuredE.g.: Questionnaire surveys; Interviews: informal or structuredObservation:Observation: Participant (overt) or covert (masked identity) etcParticipant (overt) or covert (masked identity) etc

Secondary DataSecondary Data

Data originally collected for a different study, used again for a new research question.Data originally collected for a different study, used again for a new research question.

Ex: Published statistics , Published texts , documents, forms ,reports etc

Qualitative data (Qualitative marketing research)Qualitative marketing research)

Generally used for exploratory purposesGenerally used for exploratory purposes -- small number of respondentssmall number of respondents -- not generalizable tonot generalizable tothe whole populationthe whole population -- statistical significance and confidence not calculatedstatistical significance and confidence not calculated -- examplesexamplesinclude focus groups, depth interviews, and projective techniquesinclude focus groups, depth interviews, and projective techniques

Quantitative data (Quantitative marketing research)Quantitative marketing research)Data that can be described in terms of objects, variables and their values.

Gene rally used to draw conclusionsGene rally used to draw conclusions -- tests a specific hypothesistests a specific hypothesis -- uses random samplinguses random samplingtechniques so as to infer from the sample to the populationtechniques so as to infer from the sample to the population -- involves a large number ofinvolves a large number ofrespondentsrespondents -- examples include surveys and questionnaires.examples include surveys and questionnaires.

Data involving understandings of the complexity, detail and context of the research

subject, often consisting of texts such as interview transcripts and field notes, but also

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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 spacespacewithinwithin 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 allall thethe ResponseResponse SheetsSheets inin thethe prescribedprescribedformatformat.. AllAll thesestheses shouldshould containcontain atat leastleast 66 ResponseResponse SheetsSheets inin thetheprescribedprescribed formatformat (These(These shouldshould havehave alsoalso beenbeen ee--mailedmailed previously,previously,afterafter everyevery interactioninteraction withwith thethe externalexternal guide)guide)..


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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, Batch, Alumni Id, Phone No. andDetails of the student (Name, Batch, Alumni Id, Phone No. andEmail Id)Email Id)

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

Progress of the work : Students are supposed to send actual workProgress of the work : Students are supposed to send actual workcontent (like preparation of the questionnaire , data collection,content (like preparation of the questionnaire , data collection,analysis done etc. which is generally considered as the main area ofanalysis done etc. which is generally considered as the main area ofthe thesis )the thesis )

NoteNote:: ----Whenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has toWhenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has tosend all the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis.send all the previous response sheets along with the thesis synopsis.

---- Response sheets can be sent through email or can be given inResponse sheets can be sent through email or can be given inperson.person.

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


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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements

SpacingSpacing

FontFont

MarginsMargins

PaperPaper

Overall appearanceOverall appearance

Printing the final copyPrinting the final copy


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Layout RequirementsLayout RequirementsSpacingSpacing

1.5 Inch space or Double space throughout1.5 Inch space or Double space throughout

ExceptionsExceptions: Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions, table or figure headings,: Title page and approval page, Table of contents, Captions, table or figure headings,Extensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, Entries in reference section, AppendicesExtensive quotations, Footnotes or endnotes, Entries in reference section, Appendices..

FontFont

Any standard font is acceptable;Use the same font throughout;Any standard font is acceptable;Use the same font throughout;

Use font size 12Use font size 12

Exceptions:Exceptions: Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than 20 point)Captions (not smaller than 9 point), Headings (not larger than 20 point)

MarginsMargins

Pages must have at least:1.5 inch left margin; 1 inch top, bottom, and right marginsPages must have at least:1.5 inch left margin; 1 inch top, bottom, and right margins

Exceptions:Exceptions: page numbers must have at least inch clearance from each edgepage numbers must have at least inch clearance from each edge

Header and FooterHeader and Footer

TheThe HeaderHeader shouldshould includeinclude thethe InstitutesInstitutes LogoLogo withwith NameName (extreme(extreme left)left)TheThe footerfooter shouldshould includeinclude thethe StudentsStudents BatchBatch (( ExtremeExtreme left)left) andand ThesisThesis AlumniAlumni IdIdNumberNumber (( ExtremeExtreme RightRight ))


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Layout RequirementsLayout Requirements

PaperPaper8.5 X 11 inches (A8.5 X 11 inches (A--4 Size),White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content.4 Size),White bond,25% (or higher) cotton content.

Overall AppearanceOverall AppearanceAll corrections should be made before final copy is printedAll corrections should be made before final copy is printed

Unacceptable:Unacceptable: Overstrikes or crossOverstrikes or cross--outs, Handwritten additions orouts, Handwritten additions or

corrections, Lines, dots or shading from pastecorrections, Lines, dots or shading from paste--ups .ups .

Printing the Final CopyPrinting the Final Copy------ Print must be sharp and of uniform darkness ; One side only.Print must be sharp and of uniform darkness ; One side only.

Every content of the thesis should be in New PageEvery content of the thesis should be in New Page

---- Cover should include followingCover should include following Hard Bounded form (Black color)Hard Bounded form (Black color)stating Institute Logo ,Name and Place; Thesis Title ;Student Namestating Institute Logo ,Name and Place; Thesis Title ;Student Name,Alumni No, Batch ; Thesis Guide ; Title and Alumni No ( cover Side );,Alumni No, Batch ; Thesis Guide ; Title and Alumni No ( cover Side );Capital letters in Golden color; Portrait formatCapital letters in Golden color; Portrait format

Title and Alumni No. should be mentioned on the cover side.Title and Alumni No. should be mentioned on the cover side.


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Thesis DeadlinesThesis Deadlines

1.1. SYNOPSIS:SYNOPSIS:To be submitted to the AcademicsTo be submitted to the AcademicsDepartment :Mr.S.P.Bharath Kumar viaDepartment :Mr.S.P.Bharath Kumar viaemail: [email protected]: [email protected]

Submission of Thesis synopsisSubmission of Thesis synopsis in Hardin Hardcopy ( Due date:copy ( Due date: On or before 11On or before 11ththDecember 2010December 2010 ))

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)

2. FINAL COMPLETED THESIS:2. FINAL COMPLETED THESIS:To be submitted to the AcademicsTo be submitted to the AcademicsDepartment : Mr.B.Love Kumar in theDepartment : Mr.B.Love Kumar in theform of 1 Hard copies & 1 CD containingform of 1 Hard copies & 1 CD containingsoft copysoft copy

Submission of Final ThesisSubmission of Final Thesis

( Due Date:( Due Date: on or before 15on or before 15thth March 2011March 2011 ))

One Hard copy + One soft copyOne Hard copy + One soft copy

Submission of Redo Final ThesisSubmission of Redo Final Thesis

(Due Date:Within 30 days from the date(Due Date:Within 30 days from the dateof rejection )of rejection )

NoteNote :: DelayDelay inin submissionsubmission ofof finalfinal thesisthesis andandredoredo thesisthesis willwill attractattract penaltypenalty andand alsoalsodisqualifydisqualify 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 per IIPM records) ,Batch, Section, Alumni IdDetails of the student [ Name (as per IIPM 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 student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has to send allWhenever a student sends his/her response sheet, he/she has to send all

the 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 wasTo examine whether value addition to the existing knowledge was

generatedgenerated

To establish that the research has been carried out independentlyTo establish that the research has been carried out independently

and genuinely by the candidateand genuinely by the candidate

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

the thesisthe thesis

To examine the conceptual and logical approach and researchTo examine the conceptual and logical approach and research

techniques used in the thesis.techniques used in 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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Thesis Viva Voce ExaminationThesis Viva Voce Examination

GuidelinesGuidelinesPurpose ofthe Viva Voce examination:Purpose ofthe Viva Voce examination:

To examine whether value addition to the existingTo examine whether value addition to the existingknowledge was generatedknowledge was generated

To establish that the research has been carried outTo establish that the research has been carried outindependently and genuinely by the candidateindependently and genuinely by the candidate

To determine the candidates understanding of theTo determine the candidates understanding of theliterature used in the thesisliterature used in the thesis

To examine the conceptual and logical approach andTo examine the conceptual and logical approach andresearch techniques used in the thesis.research techniques used in the thesis.

To allow the candidate to defend the originalityof theTo allow the candidate to defend the originalityof thethesisthesis


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Late Submission FinesLate Submission FinesAll students are encouraged to complete the thesis on time and submit theAll students are encouraged to complete the thesis on time and submit the

same by the due date. Only then can the academic team start the multisame by the due date. Only then can the academic team start the multi--level evaluation process. Without the successful completion of the thesis,level evaluation process. Without the successful completion of the thesis,the diploma / degree application forms shall not be accepted / forwardedthe diploma / degree application forms shall not be accepted / forwardedfor Convocation.for Convocation.

Please be informed that all exPlease be informed that all ex--students up to 2006students up to 2006--2008 batch will attract2008 batch will attract

aa penalty of Rs. 5000 (five thousand only)penalty of Rs. 5000 (five thousand only) forfor submitting theirsubmitting their thesisthesislate, as on 04late, as on 04thth December, 2010. This is subject to revision.December, 2010. This is subject to revision.

For studentsFor students of 2007of 2007--2009 batch, the penalty amount as on 042009 batch, the penalty amount as on 04thth

December, 2010, is Rs.1000 (one thousand only).December, 2010, is Rs.1000 (one thousand only).

Kindly note that this is just a deterrent. Students should ensure that theyKindly note that this is just a deterrent. Students should ensure that theymake submissions on time, and thereby dont need to pay any fine.make submissions on time, and thereby dont need to pay any fine.

In case of rejected thesis, it has to be reIn case of rejected thesis, it has to be re--submitted with a resubmitted with a re--do fee ofdo fee ofRs.200 (two hundred only), as on 4Rs.200 (two hundred only), as on 4thth December, 2010.December, 2010.


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Thesis Evaluation FormatThesis Evaluation Format

Research objective /problem definitionResearch objective /problem definition:: Weightage: 05Weightage: 05

Research methodology /DescriptionResearch methodology /Description:: Weightage: 05Weightage: 05

Research results/analysis/technical presentation: Weightage: 30Research results/analysis/technical presentation: Weightage: 30

Achievement of aimsAchievement of aims //research objectivesresearch objectives:: Weightage: 10Weightage: 10

Originality /Value addition:Originality /Value addition: Weightage: 10Weightage: 10

Quality of recommenda

tions & conclusionQuali

ty of recommenda

tions & conclusion:: Weig

htage: 20Weig

htage: 20Relevance ofthe Literature used:Relevance ofthe Literature used: Weightage: 10Weightage: 10

Structure and presentation ofthe thesis: Weightage: 05Structure and presentation ofthe thesis: Weightage: 05

Assessment of Process:Assessment of Process: Weightage: 05Weightage: 05

(Independency, Pace, Response sheet follow(Independency, Pace, Response sheet follow--ups)ups)

TOTALTOTAL : 100: 100

Deductions (if any) for nonDeductions (if any) for non--compliance* (Late submission of synopsis,compliance* (Late submission of synopsis,Guides signature missing on the final thesis, topic approval letterGuides signature missing on the final thesis, topic approval lettermissing, nonmissing, non--submission of response sheets, etc)submission of response sheets, etc) :: Max. 15 marksMax. 15 marks


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Viva Voce MethodologyViva Voce Methodology

Viva questions would be related to:Viva questions would be related to:

The Objectives (both primary and secondary) ofThe Objectives (both primary and secondary) of

the thesisthe thesis

The Methodology used and the justification forThe Methodology used and the justification for

the same.the same.

The research location and duration ofresearchThe research location and duration ofresearch

The commercial viabilityof the researchThe commercial viabilityof the researchSuggested research in related fieldSuggested research in related field

References usedReferences used


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Thesis Evaluation ParametersThesis Evaluation Parameters

Research objective/ problem definition / Scope ofthesisResearch objective/ problem definition / Scope ofthesis

Research methodology / Description usedResearch methodology / Description used

Research results//analysisResearch results//analysis

Achievement of aims / research objectivesAchievement of aims / research objectives

Originality //Value addi

tionOriginali

ty //Value addi

tion

Quality of recommendations & conclusionQuality of recommendations & conclusion

Relevance ofthe Literature usedRelevance ofthe Literature used

Structure and technical presentation ofthe thesisStructure and technical presentation ofthe thesis

( Writing style , Grammar, Punctuation ,Spelling ,communicativeness and Layout requirements )( Writing style , Grammar, Punctuation ,Spelling ,communicativeness and Layout requirements )

Assessment of ProcessAssessment of Process

(Independency shown by the student , Pace ofwork and Response sheet follow(Independency shown by the student , Pace ofwork and Response sheet follow--ups)ups)

Viva Performance and Assessment ofhandwritten summary ofthesis workViva Performance and Assessment ofhandwritten summary ofthesis work

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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 Registration Identification Number but not the StudentThe student should use Thesis Registration Identification Number but not the Student

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Check listCheck list --22

The Final Thesis report should beThe Final Thesis report should be between 10000 to 30000 wordsbetween 10000 to 30000 words

The format for the Approval letter is different from the certificate of originality which has toThe format for the Approval letter is different from the certificate of originality which has tobe arranged from the external guide.be arranged from the external guide.

The approval letter / Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of ExternalThe approval letter / Certificate of Originality should be either in the form of Externalguides signature in the companys letter head or email print out from his /her official emailguides signature in the companys letter head or email print out from his /her official emailId or External guides signature letter with companys attestation or External guidesId or External guides signature letter with companys attestation or External guidessignature letter attached with business cardsignature letter attached with business card

Ensure that Appendices includeEnsure that Appendices include Articles ,News papers cuttings , Questionnaire format ,OldArticles ,News papers cuttings , Questionnaire format ,Oldforms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached.forms or reports, Sample filled questionnaires with Business cards attached.

Ensure that Paper used in the thesis should ofEnsure that Paper used in the thesis should of 8.5 X 11 inches (A8.5 X 11 inches (A--4 Size) , White bond,25% (or4 Size) , White bond,25% (orhigher) cotton contenthigher) cotton content

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

Final Thesis should be submitted in the form of a single Hard copy along with a soft copyFinal Thesis should be submitted in the form of a single Hard copy along with a soft copy

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


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Viva Voce Marks &DateViva Voce Marks &Date

Marks Allotted forthe Viva VoceMarks Allotted forthe Viva Voce

Though the maximum marks allotted are 25 marks, butThough the maximum marks allotted are 25 marks, butthe institute reserves the right toreject any thesis if thethe institute reserves the right toreject any thesis if thecandidate completely fails toperform in the Viva Voce.candidate completely fails toperform in the Viva Voce.

Viva Voce Date:Viva Voce Date:Once the thesis has been submitted, the candidateOnce the thesis has been submitted, the candidatehimself/herself should give the date (s) when he/shehimself/herself should give the date (s) when he/shewould be available for the Viva Voce. The candidatewould be available for the Viva Voce. The candidateshould email regarding the prospective Viva Voce datesshould email regarding the prospective Viva Voce dates(at least three dates), so that properarrangement can be(at least three dates), so that properarrangement can be

made accordingly. The Email should be sent at least onemade accordingly. The Email should be sent at least oneweek before the date (s) ofconduct of the Viva Voce.week before the date (s) ofconduct of the Viva Voce.The candidate must bring the thesis in soft copy (CD)The candidate must bring the thesis in soft copy (CD)form on the date ofconduct of the Viva Voce.form on the date ofconduct of the Viva Voce.


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Viva Voce Date & Thesis ResultViva Voce Date & Thesis ResultLocation:Location:

Thesis Viva Voce would be held at IIPM Chennai Campus only. IfThesis Viva Voce would be held at IIPM Chennai Campus only. Ifthere is anychange in the location, the candidate would bethere is anychange in the location, the candidate would beintimated about the changed location byproper mode ofintimated about the changed location byproper mode ofcommunication.communication.

Duration:Duration:

The length of theThe length of the viva voceviva voce examination may vary in accordanceexamination may vary in accordancewith different disciplinarypractices and will depend on thewith different disciplinarypractices and will depend on theexaminersrequirements. As a guideline, it would normally be inexaminersrequirements. As a guideline, it would normally be inthe range of twenty minutes and a maximum ofone hour.the range of twenty minutes and a maximum ofone hour.

Declaration ofThesis ResultDeclaration ofThesis Result::--

The candidate can expect the thesis result within a month fromThe candidate can expect the thesis result within a month fromthe date ofcompletion of the Viva Voce. But the institute reservesthe date ofcompletion of the Viva Voce. But the institute reservesthe right toput off the result, if any furtherclarification is requiredthe right toput off the result, if any furtherclarification is requiredfrom the candidate oranyrefrom the candidate oranyre--evaluation is required. Generally,evaluation is required. Generally,thesis marks would be intimated byofficial email Id. The Institutethesis marks would be intimated byofficial email Id. The Institutereserves the right to hold the thesis result for those candidatesreserves the right to hold the thesis result for those candidateswho fail to appear for the Viva Voce.who fail to appear for the Viva Voce.


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ContactContact

Foremail correspondence, topic approval,Foremail correspondence, topic approval,response sheets, contact:response sheets, contact:

[email protected], Phone:[email protected], Phone:044--3027682730276827

Carbon copy toCarbon copy toProf.R.Krishnan:[email protected],Phone:044Prof.R.Krishnan:[email protected],Phone:044--

3027682030276820ForMentorship interaction and ThesisForMentorship interaction and Thesissubmission and viva dates aftersubmissionsubmission and viva dates aftersubmissionofyourofyourthesis,contact:[email protected],Phone:0thesis,contact:[email protected],Phone:04444--3027682030276820

Carbon copy toCarbon copy [email protected],Phone:[email protected],Phone:044--3027682730276827


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