Research Topic Selection for undergraduates

Research Tpoic selection for Undergraduate students.

1. Research Topic Selection Research Proposal & Literature Review Dr Jainish Atulchandra Bhagat Associate Professor & MBA Coordinator School of Liberal Arts and Management Studies, P P Savani University, Kosamba , Gujarat Ph.D., M.B.A. (Finance), C.A., P.G.D.R.M., NET JRF (Management & Commerce Both)

2. Topic Selection New – Trending Area of Interest Narrow Down Process

3. Literature Review Books Journals Research Papers News Articles Documentaries Experts

4. Research Proposal Chapter-1: Theoretical Background- A brief theoretical backdrop about the project is required to be given like referring to some standard text books, journals, magazines, newspaper, etc. Conceptual Framework of the Study Applicability of the concept in the organization Chapter-2: Literature Review- A preliminary survey of the available literature on the topic. This study will help you in understanding the problem in depth and the aspects which are being investigated and will provide ideas for further research. Attempt should be made to collect latest information by scanning latest research papers and articles published in periodicals, journals, etc.

5. Cont.. Chapter-3: Problem Statement & Objectives of the Study 3.1 Significance / Rationale of the Study 3.2 Managerial usefulness of the Study 3.3 Problem statement & Objectives of the Study 3.4 Hypotheses Formulated (if any) 3.5. Scope of the Study

6. Chapter-4: Methodology (Research Methodology If based on Primary Data) 4.1 Research Design - Exploratory (if secondary data) or Descriptive (if Primary data) 4.2 Sources of Data Collection 4.3 Sampling Framework-Sampling Frame, Sample Size, Sample Unit, Sampling Technique 4.4 Limitations of the Study Cont..

7. Chapter 5 Analysis & Interpretations of the Study In this chapter in case primary data is collected through Questionnaires, Observation Inspection of records, Interviews conducted and / or secondary data collected from published records be systematically analyzed and tables, graphs, diagrams also are used wherever necessary to present the data. Proper Tabulation, classification and analysis (statistical techniques wherever applicable) should be done. Every table / data should be followed by suitable interpretation. Cont..

8. Chapter 6 Findings, Conclusion & Recommendations Based on data analysis presented in earlier chapters, relevant observations and inference is to be made / drawn. And in second part of this chapter, practical suggestion / recommendations are to be given to the organization.  Findings of the study Recommendations Conclusion Scope for Future Research Cont..

9. References/Bibliography Appendix Sample Questionnaire Financial Statements List of Respondents (if primary data) Any other relevant documents Glossary of terms Cont ..

10. Any Question?