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Research Project-I (B.A Economics)

A small economic survey or data-based study with a written report.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters24Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Milestone 1: Topic Selection and Review of Literature 4 topics
  1. Choosing a small, local and researchable topic (e.g. household consumption pattern in a village, working of MGNREGA in a block, price trends in a loca
  2. Reading textbooks, journal articles and government reports
  3. Stating the research problem in one paragraph
  4. Discussing the topic with the supervisor
02Milestone 2: Synopsis and Research Design 6 topics
  1. Objectives and research questions
  2. Hypotheses (where suitable)
  3. Study area, universe and sample size
  4. Tools: questionnaire, interview schedule, secondary data sheets
  5. Chapter plan and time schedule
  6. Synopsis format and approval
03Milestone 3: Fieldwork and Data Collection 5 topics
  1. Pilot testing of the tool
  2. Field survey and interviews
  3. Secondary data sources: Census, NSS / PLFS reports, RBI Handbook of Statistics, Economic Survey
  4. Informed consent and research ethics
  5. Coding and data entry
04Milestone 4: Analysis and Report Writing 6 topics
  1. Tabulation and classification
  2. Analysis: percentages, averages, growth rates, simple correlation
  3. Charts and diagrams
  4. Interpretation of findings
  5. Report format: introduction, review, methodology, findings, conclusion
  6. References and bibliography
05Milestone 5: Presentation and Viva-voce 3 topics
  1. Preparing a 10-minute presentation
  2. Common viva questions on objectives, sample and findings
  3. Submitting the bound report

About

You will be able to

  • Choose a researchable economics topic and review the existing literature
  • Write a synopsis with objectives, hypotheses and research design
  • Prepare a questionnaire or interview schedule and collect field or secondary data
  • Tabulate and analyse data and draw sound conclusions
  • Write a project report in the university format and defend it in a viva-voce

Who it is for

  • B.A Economics Semester 5 students (UP State Universities, NEP 2020) doing the minor research project
  • Students who need guidance on survey methods and report writing

What you need

  • Methods taught in earlier semesters; a supervisor allotted by the college

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus (MGKVP, VBSPU, Lucknow University and others) for B.A Economics, Semester 5. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

How will I be tested?

Unit-wise MCQ tests, short and long answer practice in university exam pattern, and a final mock paper.

Will the centre write my project?

No. The centre guides each stage; the work, data and writing must be the student's own, as the university requires.

Which topic should I choose?

A small local topic you can finish in time, approved by your college supervisor.

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