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1. Writing Synopsis

2. Synopsis A protocol or a synopsis of a research project is a document submitted to an authority or an institution for the purpose of Formal registration to universities for the award of a postgraduate degree. Peer review Financial assistance from funding organizations.

3. Synopsis Synopsis is the gist of your planned project submitted for approval from competent authorities. It gives a panoramic view of your research for quick analysis by the reviewers. Thus, a protocol or a synopsis forms an integral part of a research project or a thesis.

4. Synopsis Many universities and departments have made it mandatory for the postgraduate degree student to prepare a thesis as a part of their postgraduate training. A good knowledge about how a protocol or a synopsis is written is imperative to all people involved in any research.

5. Organization Each organization will have its own format for the synopsis. However, the basic organization and layout will stay ALMOST the same, Or close to each other. Specific style or organization will change with the, Subject – social sciences, business, basic sciences, applied sciences etc. Degree – BS, MS/M. Phil., Ph.D. University and department

6. Organization Cover/Title Page Title Abstract Statement of the problem and hypothesis Justification and Likely Benefits Aims and objectives Review of literature Research methodology References

7. Organization

8. Organization Cover/Title Page Shows most of the official requirements A synopsis is incomplete if it does not contain the following (minimum) information: Title of research project Name of the researcher and designation/Registration number Name and designation of the supervisor(s) Name of the institution Signatures of all with official seal Date of submission

9. Organization Title The title of the research project should be brief but informative. It should neither be too short nor too long . E. g. “Effect of storage temperature on bread ” “Study on UHT milk” Do you see anything wrong with these titles? If yes, indicate that and improve the title.

10. Organization Abstract The abstract should briefly state the problem, the main objective(s), the theories/conceptual framework used (if relevant), and the method(s). The abstract alone should give the reader a clear idea about the research in no more than 150 words.

11. Organization Statement of the problem or hypothesis The problem being studied should be mentioned in precise and clear terms. A brief account of its utility has to be discussed . The present status of the problem and the necessity for taking up the study needs to be mentioned.

12. Organization Hypothesis should reflect the knowledge, imagination, and experience of the investigator. Hypothesis can be formulated by understanding the problem, reviewing the literature on it, and considering other factors. A researcher can state the problem and the hypothesis in about 200 words covering all the aspects described above.

13. Organization Justification and Likely Benefits It is important to provide justification for undertaking the proposed research, perhaps in the light of previous work done. It should be possible in most cases to anticipate the specific and general benefits likely to be achieved as a result of completion of the proposed research.

14. Organization Aims and objectives All research projects should have objectives and aims, and every effort should be made to achieve them . The objectives and aims should be only a few (2-3). They must pertain to the study problem.

15. Organization Review of literature Write it to achieves the following : Familiarizes the reader to the problem under study. It describes the work done by others. Structure and modify methodology. To identify various variables. To help the reviewer in assessing the knowledge of the researcher. To let the reviewer assess the feasibility of the study.

16. Organization Research methodology The research methodology forms the core of the research project. The methodology should cover the following aspects: Study design Sampling Variables Controls Study methods - examinations or investigations Data collection Data analysis

17. Organization References All references quoted in review of literature and anywhere else in the synopsis should be listed