Research Project Document

Research Project Report

As part of the Program, a learner has to undertake a Research Project in an area of their
Elective (Specialization) and submit a report. The research project provides an opportunity
for the students to apply classroom learning and practice in an industry environment. The
research has to be conducted by a learner as an independent and individual study. The
research project may be based on a specific organization or a general area in which the
learner wants to conduct an in-depth study. The duration of the project is 8 weeks during
which the learner is expected to complete the research and Upload the report on ERP in
the prescribed format. Learners are encouraged to convert their research study into a
research paper/case and publish it in association with a mentor.

General Guidelines
• The project may be a descriptive study, empirical or exploratory one. A sample list of
research topics is provided in Annexure – 1 to assist the learner with a better
understanding of areas of research.
• For a learner It is not mandatory to conduct the study in any Organization. Thus, it is not
mandatory to provide an Organization/Company Certificate in the Research Project
report. However, if a learner wishes to take up a study for an Organization, it is
mandatory to obtain prior permission from the concerned Organization to conduct the
study.
• Learner must ensure that the project undertaken is an original study.
• The research can be based on either primary data or secondary data depending on the
relevance of the study.
• A learner should upload a synopsis of the research study as per the timeline given in the
Calendar of Events. The format of the synopsis is provided in Annexure– 2.
• A learner should upload an Interim Report (Presentation/PDF file) on the research
methodology as per the timeline given in the Calendar of Events. The format of the
Interim report is provided in Annexure - 3

• A learner should Upload a five-minute video presentation of the project in the format
provided in Annexure – 4
• The Research Project report should be uploaded in the prescribed format as per
Annexure – 5
• Learners are encouraged to convert their research study into a research article by taking
mentorship from a research guide allotted by the University.
• It is mandatory to provide references for any external data/ articles/ websites/ books/
journals etc. that have been used in the research. The references have to be provided in
APA format.
Assessment
Assessment of performance in the Research Project is based on:
 Project Synopsis (Weightage 15%)
 Interim Report (Weightage 15%)
 Five-minute Video presentation on the project (The video should focus on the
Objectives, Methodology, Project Outcomes, and Learning Aspects) (Weightage
20%)
 Report Evaluation (Weightage 50%)

The assessment of the Research Project report will be according to pre-defined Rubrics based
on performance indicators like Relevance of the study undertaken, Similarity Check
(Plagiarism), Quality of References, Continuity of Work, Attainment of Learning Outcomes,
and Overall Quality in terms of the potential of Publishing/ Patenting. The learner has to
upload the Research Project report on the LMS platform in PDF file format as per the due
date. Every learner should also additionally provide a No Objection Certificate of the study
being published or patented under the name of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).
A learner shall be declared to have passed in Research project if he/she secures:
i) A minimum of 40% marks in aggregate (Project Synopsis, Five-minute video presentation
and Report Evaluation); and
ii) A minimum of 25 marks out of 70 marks in the Five-minute video & Report Evaluation at
the end of the Semester.

Allocation of Research Guide

A Research Guide will be allotted to a learner who intends to parallelly convert the
Research Project into a research publication in the prescribed journal (refer to Annexure – 4
for a list of prescribed journals). The research article will be published in the joint name of
the learner along with the research guide under the aegis of JAIN (Deemed-to-be-
University). The publication charges, if any, have to be borne solely by the learner. The
learner is required to be in contact with the guide via the project guidance sessions
conducted on every alternate Saturday/Sunday and follow the timelines provided in the
Calendar of Events. You can refer to the guide list on LMS and also check the ERP.

Rejection of the Research Project Report

A report can be rejected on the following grounds:

• If it is found that it is not an original work of the learner.

• If the data used is inaccurate or outdated.
• If the analysis is incorrect.
• If the format used is not as per University guidelines.
• If the timelines are not met by the learner.
Research Project Journey
For effective research study and proper utilization of time, it is advised that the learner
follows the following schedule and timeline:

Week No. Activity

1 Literature Review and Gap Analysis

2 Finalization of Title and Submission of Synopsis

3 and 4 Data Collection

5 and 6 Data Analysis, Interpretation and Findings

7 and 8 Final Report Writing and Submission

 Annexure 1: Sample Topics
Sl. No. Elective Title of the Research Project
1. A study on the psychological determinants of Retail Investors before
and after COVID
2. A detailed study on the Budgeting process at ABC Ltd A
3. A study on the financial performance of the automobile sector using
1 Finance key financial metrics
4. A study on the correlation between Indian and US Equity
5. Indices.
6. A study on working capital management in ACC Ltd
1. To study the Customer Satisfaction of selected existing subscriptions
of India Today magazine in Bangalore A study on Digital Marketing
initiatives at XYZ Ltd
2 Marketing 2. A study on pricing strategies of luxury cars in India
3. Market research on the acceptance of electric cars in Indian
4. markets
5. A study on the effectiveness of advertising strategies adopted
6. by online gaming companies

1.
A study on the employee retention strategy adopted by XYZ Ltd
2.
A study on practice adopted by ABC Ltd. to reduce the
Human 3.
Attrition rate
3 Resource 4.
A study on HR Management Practices adopted by modern
Management organizations
5. A study on talent acquisition process in XYZ Ltd
6. A study on HR outsourcing in IT companies

1. A study on the effect of Marketing Strategies on Net Profit at ABC

Ltd
Finance and 2. A study on effectiveness of advertising strategies adopted by
4 Marketing 3. Neo Banks
4. A study on the effectiveness of mutual fund marketing
5. strategies

1. A study on HR practices that helps organizations to project

themselves in the Marketplace
2. A study to determine the most effective media of advertising at XYZ
Marketing and Ltd
Human 3. A study on Digital marketing practices adopted by Ecommerce
5 Resource organization
Management 4. A study on Branding strategies used by B2B and B2C
5. organizations

1. A study on Training effectiveness and its impact on net profit at ABC

Human Ltd
Resource 2. A detailed Cost Benefit Analysis of selected HR practices at XYZ Ltd
6 Management 3. A study on collaborative working between HR and Finance on Human
and Finance Resource Accounting
 1. A study on Employee Motivation practices adopted at ABC Ltd
2. A study on emerging practices adopted at XYZ Ltd. and its impact
General on employee performance
Management 3. A study of Industry & Competitive analysis in a Chosen
4. industry of your choice
7 5. A study on employee engagement practices used by Indian
6. Banking & IT industry
7. A study of managing diversity in a workplace
8. A study of Knowledge Management in the workplace
1. A detailed study on the application of world-class manufacturing
Systems and practices at ABC Ltd
Operations 2. A study on the application of Lean concepts at XYZ Ltd A study
Management of Operation Strategies adopted by successful organizations
3. A study on 6 Sigma practices used by Indian manufacturing
4. Companies
5. A study on Supply chain strategies used by Automobile & Retail
8 industry
1. An empirical study of performance parameters with IT
implementation in a Retail organization
2. A comprehensive study of Management Information Systems
and their role in supporting different levels of management to
improve business decision-making
.9 Information 3. A study of the impact of adaptation of AI technologies in an
Technology 4. organization
Management 5. A study of enterprise applications and their role in
streamlining business processes
6. A study of business value generated in supply chain by
7. deploying Predictive Analytics
1. A study on the performance and reasons for success at one
selected Unicorn
2. A study on the leadership traits of a selected entrepreneur that
Entrepreneurship led to success or failure
and Leadership 3. A study on investment preferences of private equity investors
4. in Indian start-ups
10 5. A study on post-listing performance of Zomato
6. A study on top management exits and impact on business
performance

11 Project 1. A study on the correlation between Cost Management and Time

Management Management in a selected large infrastructure project A study on
the Turnaround strategy adopted by a Project
2. Leader to turn around the Project
3. A study on the correlation between Cost Management and Time
Management in a selected large infrastructure project A study on
the Turnaround strategy adopted by a Project
4. Leader to turn around the Project
 Annexure 2: Synopsis Format
Project Synopsis (weightage 15%)

• Title
 A self-explanatory title should be associated with your research objective.
• Problem Statement
 Introduces the primary research topic or problem statement and the
specialized niche within which the learner will conduct the research.
Objectives of the Research
 Should clearly indicate the objective of the research, as well as the
significance of the chosen project.
 The final objective is a statement describing the learner’s contribution to the
field of study.
• Research Methodology
 Provides a brief overview of the methodology.
 Type of Research (Descriptive/ Exploratory/ Empirical)
 Data Collection Methods (Primary/ Secondary)
 Limitations
 Provides an understanding of the subject knowledge by specifying aspects of
the problem that will not be addressed by this research study
 Provide an outline of planned research tasks that will be conducted during the
eight weeks of the research project.

Annexure 3: Interim Report (Weightage 15%)

A Presentation or a PDF file of the Research Methodology covering the following points
should be uploaded on ERP:

 Objectives of the Study

 Scope of the Study
 Methodology
 Research Design
 Data Collection Method
 Sampling Method (if applicable)
 Data Analysis Tools
 Annexure 4: Video Presentation Format
Video Presentation (Weightage 20%)

A 5-minute video presentation of the project covering the following points should be
uploaded on ERP:

The Presentation should focus on the following:

 Project Objectives

 Research Methodology

 Project Outcome (Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations)

 Learning Aspects

Annexure 5: Report Format

Project Report (Weightage 50%)

The Research Project report should be between 45 – 65 typed pages. An indicative number
of pages for each chapter is given below for your reference. The Project Report Must be
uploaded on ERP.

Chapter No. Title No. of Pages

I Introduction and Background 9 to 15

II Review of Literature 9 to 12

III Research Methodology 3 to 5

IV Data Analysis and Interpretation 20 to 25

V Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion 3 to 5

A. Preliminary Section
• Title Page
• Company Certificate (if applicable)
• Declaration of the student
• Acknowledgment
• Executive Summary
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Graphs
B. Main Section
Chapter I Introduction and Background
1.1 Purpose of the Study
1.2 Introduction to the Topic
1.3 Overview of Theoretical Concepts
1.4 Company / Domain / Vertical / Industry Overview
1.5 Environmental Analysis (PESTEL Analysis)

Chapter II Review of Literature

2.1 Domain/Topic Specific Review
2.2 Gap Analysis

Chapter III Research Methodology

3.1 Objectives of the Study
3.2 Scope of the Study
3.3 Methodology
 Research Design
 Data Collection
 Sampling Method (if applicable)
 Data Analysis Tools
3.4 Period of Study
3.5 Limitations of the Study
3.6 Utility of Research

Chapter IV Data Analysis and Interpretation

Tables, Charts, Analysis and Interpretation

Chapter V Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion

5.1 Findings based on observations
5.2 Findings based on analysis of data
5.3 General findings
5.4 Recommendations based on findings
5.5 Suggestions for areas of improvement
5.6 Scope for Future Research
5.7 Conclusion
 C. End Section
• Bibliography
• Appendices
• Annexures

Format to be followed for the Report

There should be consistency of style in terms of margins, page numbers, paragraphs,

bulleted lists, numbered lists, the font used in headings, and so on.

• Margins: Left 25mm (1”), Top 25mm (1”), Right 25mm (1”), Bottom 25mm (1”)
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 14 points for Headings (boldface) and 12 points for body text
• Text Alignment: Centre for Heading and Justified for body text
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Page Number: At the Bottom in the Middle of the Page (Start Page Number from
the Main Section)

• Figures and Tables – Centered placed. Titles and Headings used for tables, graphs
and other illustrations should be standardized and also be numbered sequentially.

Annexure 6: Prescribed List of Journals

• UGC Care List Journals

• Web of Science Journals
• Scopus Indexed Journals
• ABDC Journals