Define the Problem Develop an Approach to the Problem

Type of Study? Exploratory, Descriptive, Causal? Mgmt & Research Questions, Hypotheses

Formulate a Research Design

Methodology Questionnaire Design

Fieldwork Prepare & Analyze the Data Prepare & Present the Report

A.

B. C.

Technique of interpretation, Different Steps in writing a report, Layout of the Research Report, Precautions for Writing Research Report

 Interpretation

refers to the task of drawing inferences from the collected facts after an analytical and experimental study

Usefulness and utility of research findings lie in proper interpretation

To understand the abstract principle that works beneath the findings

Establishment of explanatory concepts

To explain the real significance i.e. why this findings are & what they are.

Interpretation is required for hypothesis results.

Reasonable explanation of the relations and

interpret the lines of relationship in terms of

the underlying processes.

Extraneous information must be considered. Consultation with experts. Consider all relevant factors affecting the problem to avoid false generalization.

Logical analysis of the subject matter, Preparation of the final outline, Preparation of the rough draft,

Rewriting & polishing the rough draft,

Preparation of the final bibliography, and

Writing the final draft.

 The

Preliminary (Prefatory Pages)

The Text (Main body of the Report)

The Reference Material

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Title Page

Researchers Declaration
Research Supervisors Certificate

Preface Including Acknowledgements

Table of Contents List of Figures and Illustrations List of Abbreviations

Thesis submitted to:

XYZ UNIVERSITY, City
For the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Submitted by : XYZ Under the Supervision of : Prof. ABC

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES & RESEARCH XYZ UNIVERSITY, City, HARYANA [INDIA] Date

I declare that the thesis entitled is a record of independent research work carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of Prof. XYZ. This has not been previously submitted for the award of any other diploma, degree or other similar title. Place: Date: (NAME) Signature of the Researcher

Certified that the thesis entitled .. submitted to the XYZ University, City for the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a record of independent research work carried out by Mr./Ms.. a Research Scholar Ph.D. programme, under my supervision and guidance. This has not been previously submitted for the award of any diploma, degree or other similar title. Place
Date
(Name) Signature of the Supervisor

Preface Acknowledgements

TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement List of Tables List of Figures and Illustrations List of Abbreviations CHAPTERS Introduction Research Methodology and Statistical Tools Applied Objective One Objective Two Micro Analysis - Section A & - Section B Macro Analysis Objective Three (Inference & Suggestions) - Section A - Section B Major Findings and Suggestions APPENDICES Questionnaire/Schedule Analysis Pattern (Raw Data) Glossary of Terms Bibliography

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I. II. III. IV. V.

1-60 61-75 76-90 91-110

VI.
V. VI. VII. VI. VII.

111-130

131-140

141-147 148-160 161-170 171-180

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Exhibits : 3.1 Evaluation Criteria to Examine Employee ship RBI : Reserve Bank of India

3.25

Introduction
Main Body of the Report (Divided into Chapters & Sections) Conclusion(Summary, Recommendations/ Suggestions)

The Problem Review of Existing Literature Conceptualization Operalisation of the Concept Focus of the Study Objectives of the Study Hypothesis of the Study Limitations of the Study Organization of the Study

BOOKS

Maan, R.S., Social Change and Social Research, New Delhi: Concept Publishing House, 1998, P.27 Ibid, P.28 Maan, op. cit., PP.138-140. (Previous Reference)

Michel, V. P., Ethical Issues in Business Research (Edited), Rose J., Business Research in Developing Countries, John Wiley & Sons, 1998, PP.15-20

Drucker, Peter F., What Business Can Learn from Nonprofits, Harvard Business Review, 4, July-August, 1998, PP.88-93.

Kumar Naresh, Exploring See for Economic Progress, The Economic Times (Bangalore) August 7, 1989, P.5

Aggarwal B.P., A Study of Organisational Effectiveness Through R & D Programmes, Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, Rohtak, IMSAR, MDU, 1986, PP.92-94.

William, G.S., A Study of Organisational Capital Structure and Level of Profitability, Department of State Bulletin, 59, 1986, quoted in Michel, P., Economic Development through Liberalisation, New York, Longman, 1981, PP.40-41.

Government of India, India 2003: A Reference Annual, New Delhi: Publication Division, 2004, PP.127-129.

http://www.xyz.com/imsar/thesis/2002/anilkhura na/professional growth of it industry.pdf http = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol www = World Wide Web HTML = Hyper Text Markup Language PDF = Portable Data File

General Profile of the Industry Research Design Universe of the Study Survey Population Sample of the Study Collection of Information Analysis Pattern
Independent Dependent Extraneous

Secondary Data Primary Data

Identified Variables

Content Analysis Statistical Tools Used

Analysis of Significance of the Problem

Objective wise analysis of the perceptions of respondents pertaining to policies and practices of the sampled organizations (Micro Analysis) Analysis of deficiencies in the policies and deviations in their practice as perceived by the respondents

Major Findings of Chapter III and IV Interpretation of Findings Recommendations for Identified Shortcomings

Major Findings Recommendations Utility of the Research Suggestions for Future Researchers

Appendices Glossary of Terms Bibliography

 Appendix

: A-Questionnaire/Scheduled Appendix : B- Raw Data (Analysis Pattern) Appendix : C- Glossary of Terms Appendix: D-Bibliography

Length of the report Sustain readers interest Abstract terminology and technical jargon should be avoided Use of charts, graphs and statistical tables for quick knowledge