Research Project-II (B.A Economics)

Completion and viva of the economics research project with a dissertation.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters17Topics

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01Milestone 1: Review of Project-I and Extended Plan 3 topics

Feedback on the Semester 5 project
Widening the objectives or sample
Revised research design and time plan

02Milestone 2: Extended Literature Review and Data Collection 3 topics

Review of books, journals and reports with proper citation
Additional fieldwork or data sources: Census, NSS / PLFS reports, RBI Handbook of Statistics, Economic Survey
Checking completeness and quality of data

03Milestone 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation 4 topics

Tabulation and cross-tabulation
Analysis: percentages, averages, growth rates, simple correlation
Testing hypotheses where applicable
Linking findings with theory

04Milestone 4: Dissertation Writing 4 topics

Dissertation chapters: introduction, review of literature, methodology, data analysis, findings, suggestions and conclusion
Referencing style and bibliography
Abstract, contents, list of tables
Plagiarism check and declaration

05Milestone 5: Submission and Viva-voce 3 topics

Supervisor certificate and binding
Presentation of the dissertation
Viva-voce before the external examiner

About

You will be able to

Extend a Semester 5 project into a full dissertation
Write a review of literature with correct citations
Analyse data and relate findings to economics theory
Write the dissertation chapters in the university format
Present the work and answer viva-voce questions confidently

Who it is for

B.A Economics Semester 6 students (UP State Universities, NEP 2020) doing the dissertation
Students who need guidance on survey methods and report writing

What you need

Methods taught in earlier semesters; a supervisor allotted by the college
Completed Research Project-I (Semester 5)

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 6. 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.