The Bhopal School of Social Sciences

Instructions for Field Project

For B Com Under Graduate Program Semester –V

(Curriculum developed as per NEP 2020 under 14A Ordinance of MPHE)

Field Project

Field Project is an important part of the new academic structure. Field Project-based learning is a
combination of individual or group research activities by the student through which the student not only
learns to do research through field study but also learns to work closely together in a group. Field-
study/case-study experiences outside the institute are invaluable for students. Through Field Project,
apart from group research activities, students' ability to self-management, democratic opinion formation
and collective decision-making increases.

Faculty supervisor has a very important role in Field Project. Through the guidance, student develop
research attitude, insight into work the subject and skills in understanding and solving problems in
students. The characteristic of Field Project is that everyone involved learns from each other. It is the
responsibility of the supervisor to establish academic dialogue with the students, develop the tendency
to think and ask questions on the major issues related to the subject and give suggestions to adopt
appropriate research methods to get their answers and to evaluate the work done by the students.

2.1 Selection of topic for Field Project

Selection of topic is very important in Field Project. In the selection of topic/title, the topic allocation
should be done keeping in mind the usefulness of the project, considering the interest of the students in
a particular subject. The Field Project should neither be too extensive nor too limited, that is, the students
can complete it within the stipulated time period. The topic of Field Project should also have personal
and social importance, and it should be like a research topic. Supervisors should ensure that the learning
outcomes for selecting the research topic are determined in such a way that they are achievable and on
the basis of which the knowledge and skills gained can be clearly measured and observed.

The Field Project should be completed on the basis of available resources of the college like library,
internet, audio visual material and field work/case-study outside the institute/facilities available in the
institute or MoU made with other institutes, etc.

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2.2 Instructions for Field Project

• Field Project should be allotted to students related to the subject in general.

• It is mandatory for the student to do field work for minimum 7 full days or 15 days part time field
work in field work-based Field Project. If the student is doing this work from a recognized organization,
then the certificate of that organization or evidence of field work will have to be presented in the report
in the form of geotagged photos.

• Final project report to be submitted in minimum 5000 words (Reference: MP Higher Education
Guidelines). It is necessary to use charts, graphs, geotagged photographs etc. in the project report as
per the requirement.

• It will be necessary to mention the role and responsibility of all the students involved in the Field
Project in the project methodology. The teachers concerned will ensure that every 15 days, by
organizing a meeting of the student group, they will review the efforts made by the student to achieve
the set target.

• The Field Project will not be based on copying in any form. Plagiarism report to be attached
along with the report submitted, Level 1- permissible 10 to 40%,
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The student will have to complete the Field Project on the basis of available resources at their own
discretion. The student/students will also have to submit a certificate along with the report that the
submitted project report is his/her original work. The Field Project is to be completed in the duration of
one semester, but in any case, it is mandatory for the student to complete it 15 days before the
predetermined date of declaration of result in the academic calendar of the institution.

(c) Evaluation of Field Project

• The objective of the Field Project is to develop a creative approach among the students on the key
points related to the subject. Each student will submit a project report at the end of the prescribed
duration of the project, which will be evaluated as per rules.

The evaluators will ensure that the essential steps laid down in the Field Project have been included and
that the learning outcomes predetermined by the Field Project have been achieved.

• A report will also be presented by the student in which his/her performance will be evaluated.

• Student should get minimum three progress in a span of 15 days. The report will have to be given in
the prescribed format P1, P2, P3, based on which the concerned teachers will do the work of continuous
evaluation.

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• In addition to continuous evaluation, after submission of the final report of the Field Project in
format P4, the external examiner nominated by the examination branch will examine the Field Project.
Oral examination will be held in the presence of the external examiner. The division of marks will be
of 50 marks each respectively.

(a) For internal assessment (50 marks), the student will submit three progress reports in the prescribed
format at fixed intervals. The two best reports out of the three will be considered for internal assessment.

(b) The division of External Assessment (50 marks) will be as follows:

30 points - Final Project Report and Presentation (Individual)

20 marks – Oral (Individual)

• Each student will be evaluated on the basis of the work allotted in the Field Project, the work
performed by him and the competencies determined and acquired for the project (Learning Outcomes).

• Each student involved in the Field Project at different stages of the project will submit 3 fortnightly
progress reports (format P1, P2 and P3) at an interval of 15 days.

• Format for the final report of students doing Field Project – P4 is defined. The details of first, second
and third fortnightly reports previously submitted can also be included as per requirement.

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First progress report of Field Project (500 words) Format P1

1. Introduction and scope of Field Project:

Under this point, students will present the initial introduction of their project which will include
the work, a description of the broad scope, need and subject matter of the project will be given.
2. Field Project plan
Present information about the outline of the proposed work and how it is to be accomplished.
3. Details of the concerned workplace/institution (where the work is to be done)
The place of work of the Field Project/field survey etc. where it is to be completed, or give
complete details of the institution or place for which the plan has been prepared.
4. Details of work and Field Project under the institute as per the requirement of the
subject.
It would be appropriate to give details of the methodology related to this.
5. Purpose and Relevance
The goals of the proposed project should be concise and SMART. S-Specific (Specific /
Explicit). M-Measurable, A- (Achievable/Accomplishable), R-Realistic/Relatable. T-Time
Bound
Being specific here means that there should be clearly defined objectives and goals behind the
Field Project. Measurable means that the objective should be defined in such a way that it can
be ensured whether the proposed objective has been fully/partially achieved or not. Along with
this, the possibility of ensuring the actual achievement of the objectives should also be visible
and it should also be stated in the action plan in what time and in what manner the objective of
the Field Project can be accomplished.

The usefulness of the project, its relevance to real life and its application should be written in
this report.

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Second progress report of Field Project Format P2

(500 words)
Field Project Flow
The actions to be taken in the Field Project, the steps and their sequence should be written in
this report.
Details of information collection/field survey:
Information about project related survey, necessary information collection process etc.
Authentic account of previous work related to this project, technical aspect, literature, etc.
Progress of work as per division of work (separately)
Hence this second report will contain the work done so far by each student.

Clear description of tasks is required here.

1.

2.

3.

Review of Literature

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Third Progress Report of P3 Field Project Format – P3

(500 words)
Details of the work done by the student (The details of the work done so far by each student
working in a separate project should be presented by the student
2. Analysis of information/data
Statistical and technical analysis of collected information, numerical data. Basis of analysis.
3. Techniques of analysis/applied techniques
Method of analyzing the information and results, selection of the technique, complete
description of the process, rationale, error and analysis of the results and comparison with the
expected results.
Challenges faced in Field Project
Giving information about the obstacles, challenges and processes, unexpected results during
the Field Project and the situations arising from them, their solutions etc.

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Project Final Report Format P4
(Typed, Word limit – Minimum 5000 words)
Chapter- 1 Introduction and scope of Field Project
Under this point, students will present the initial introduction of their proposed project in which
the broad scope of work, requirements, description of the concept of subject matter, etc. will
be given.
Background, Review of Literature
Present an authentic account of previous work, technical side literature etc. related to this
project.
Planning, relevance and targeted results of Field Project: Outline of the proposed work and
how it is to be accomplished.
The goals of the proposed project should be brief and SMART, S-Specific (Specific/Clear),
M-Measurable, A-Achievable (Achievable/Accomplishable), R-Realistic/Relatable
(Real/Relevant), T-Time (must be time bound).
Utility of the project, relevance, and its application should be written about in this report.
Details of the concerned workplace/institution (where the work has been done)
The site of Field Project/field survey etc. where it is to be completed or give complete details
of the institution or place for which the plan has been made in its draft. According to the
requirement of the subject, it would be appropriate to give details of the works under the
institute and the methodology related to the Field Project.

Chapter II
Field Project Flow
The actions to be taken in the Field Project, the steps and their sequence should be written in
this report.
Details of information collection/field survey: Project-related survey, necessary information
collection, data integration, normalization and tabulation process etc.
Analysis techniques/applied techniques, analysis of information/data:
Statistical and technical analysis of collected information, numerical data is the basis of
analysis. Method of analyzing information and results, selection of technique, complete
description of the process.

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CHAPTER - III
Findings and analysis
Rationale of results obtained, achievement of objectives, possible errors and analysis of results.
Comparison in terms of expected results (targeted returns).
Challenges in Field Project: Obstacles, challenges and unexpected results during Field
Project. Information about the processes and situations arising from them, details of their
solutions etc.
Recommendations based on the findings
Recommendations based on the results and analysis of the work, i.e., how more advanced
procedures can be implemented in this area, what changes are likely in the future that should
require changes/additions to the procedure.

Reference list
Complete details of the books, articles, online resources etc. used in the context of literature
review, methodology, techniques etc. of the work should be given here in the form of a list in
APA Style only.

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 Proof of originality of the student

I/We hereby declare that this Field Project report is based on the original work done by me/us,

in which the use of published and unpublished material has been duly acknowledged. I also

declare that the submitted report is not for any previous/currently pursuing any other

degree/course and has not been presented by any other student/pupils.

Name:

Roll No:

Signature (with date)

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 Approval letter from Faculty Supervisor

The undersigned hereby certify that the above-mentioned report was done by the student/s

under my direction. This is the actual report of the Field Project work undertaken. It has been

submitted to The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal after my approval.

Place:

Dated:

Signature:

(Name and title of Supervisor)

Sample Cover Page

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 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences
An Autonomous Institute Affiliated to Barkatullah University Bhopal-462024

Department of Commerce

Name of the Student: .................................................................................................

Programme: B Com V Semester

Specialization: ........................................................................................

Academic Year: 2024-2025

Roll No: ................................................

Subject/Paper: Project

Title of the Project Report: ...................................................

Submitted to: (Name of the Faculty Supervisor) .....................................................

Submitted on: ............../............/...............

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 Sequence of the Report of Internship/Community Work/Apprenticeship/Field Project

1. Cover Page

2. Declaration by the student (Originality Certificate)

3. Certificate by the Faculty Supervisor

4. Acknowledgment

5. List of Content

6. Detailed Project report as per Format P4

7. Annexures

Any other document to substantiate your claims (If any)

Reference

1. MP Higher Education guidelines for Internship/Apprenticeship/Project/Community

Engagement

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The students must submit their project report with the following formatting Rules only;

➢ General Formatting Rules

The report must be typed with the following font, font-size, line spacing and alignment.

1. Font: Times New Roman

2. Font Size: 12

3. Line Spacing: 1.5”

4. Align – Justify

5. All pages should have at least 1.5” margins on all sides

6. Headings – 14 bold

➢ Page Numbering

All page numbers (whether it is in Roman or Arabic numbers) should be typed at the
bottom right-hand corner of each page. The preliminary pages of the reports (such as Title
page, Acknowledgement, Table of Contents, etc.) should be numbered in lower case
Roman numerals. The title page will be numbered as (i) but this should not be typed. The
page immediately following the title page shall be numbered as (ii) and it should appear
at the bottom right-corner as already specified.

Pages of main text, starting with Chapter 1 should be consecutively numbered using Arabic
numerals.

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Project Timeline

S No Activity No of hours Days

1 Topic Finalization 15 hours 5 days

2 Review of Literature (Minimum 10) 15 hours 5 days

3 Tool preparation and data collection 45 Hours 15 days

4 Data representation, Analysis and 60 Hours 20 days

Interpretation

5 Finalization of Project Report 33 Hours 11 days

6 Project Submission 12 hours 4 days

Total Hours/days 180 Hours 60 days

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