Guidelines for Project Work in Economics (Class XI and XiIl) The objectives of the project work are to enable learners to: * probe deeper into theoretical concepts learnt in classes XI and XII * analyse and evaluate real world economic scenarios using theoretical constructs and arguments, + demonstrate the leaming of economic theory + follow up aspects of economics in which leamers have interest + develop the communication skills to argue logically The expectations of the project work are that: ‘+ leamers will complete only ONE project in each academic session + project should be of 3,500-4,000 words (excluding diagrams & graphs), preferably hand-written ‘+ twill be an independent, self-directed piece of study Re he teacher: The teacher plays a critical role in developing thinking skills of the leamers. A teacher should: ‘+ help each leamer select the topic based on recently published extracts from the news media, government policies, RBI bulletin, NITI Aayog reports, IMF/World Bank reports etc., after detailed discussions and deliberations of the topic ‘+ play the role of a facilitator and supervisor to monitor the project work of the leamer through periodic discussions ‘+ guide the research work in terms of sources for the relevant data + educate learner about plagiarism and the importance of quoting the source of the information to ensure authenticity of research work ‘+ _ prepare the learner for the presentation of the project work + arrange a presentation of the project file ‘cope of ject: Learners may work upon the following lines as a suggested flow chart: Choose a title/topic Collection of the resSarch material/data onganzaton of matrtita Present melon Analysing the material/data for conclusion Draw the relevant conclusion Presentation of the Project Work 10 Scanned with CamScannerExpected Checklist: ‘+ Introduction of topictitle ‘+ Identifying the causes, consequences and/or remedies + Various stakeholders and effect on each of them. + Advantages and disadvantages of situations or issues identified + Short-term and long-term implications of economic strategies suggested in the course of research ‘+ Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data used for research work and {or presentation in the project fle ‘+ Presentation and writing that is succinct and coherent in project file ‘+ Citation of the materials referred to, in the file in footnotes, resources section, bibliography etc. Mode of presentation/submission of the Project: tthe end of the stipulated term, each learner will present the research work in the Project Fil to the External and Internal examiner. The questions should be asked from the Research Work/ Project File of the learner. The Internal Examiner should ensure that the study submitted by the learner is his/her own original work. In case of any doubt, authenticity should be checked and verified. Marking Scher Marks are suggesied to be given as ~ S.No. | Heading Marks Allotted 4._| Relevance of the topic 3 [Knowledge ContenResearch Work 6 3._| Presentation Technique 3 | joe 8 [Total 20 Marks Suggestive List of Projects: Scanned with CamScannerClass Xi Micro and Small Scale Industries Food Supply Channel in india Contemporary Employment situation in India Disinvestment policy of the government Goods and Services Tax Act and its Impact on GDP Health Expenditure (of any state) ‘Human Development Index inclusive Growth Strategy Self-help group Trends in Credit availability in india ‘Monetary policy committee and its functions Role of RBI in Control of Credit ‘Government Budget & its Components Trends in budgetary condition of India Exchange Rate determination ~ Methods and Techniques Currency War ~ reasons and repercussions Livestock - Backbone of Rural India ‘Aiternate fuel — types and importance ‘+ Sarwa Siksha Abhiyan = Cost Ratio Benefits | Golden Quadrilateral- Cost ratio benefit © Minimum Support Prices * Relation between Stock Price Index and Economic Health of Nation * Waste Management in india— Need of the | * Minimum Wage Rate - approach and hour Application Digital India- Step towards the future Rain Water Harvesting — a solution to water crises Vertical Farming — an alternate way Silk Route- Revival of the past ‘Make in India — The way ahead Bumper Production- Boon or Bane for the farmer Rise of Concrete Jungle- Trend Analysis ‘Organic Farming ~ Back to the Nature ‘Any other newspaper article and its evaluation on basis of economic principles ‘Any other topic Scanned with CamScanner