PGDSS PROJECT REPORT
INTRODUCTION
This Course provides an opportunity for the learners to deepen their knowledge and understand about sustainable development and the principles of sustainability science. It expands the capacities of learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. The maximum and minimum duration of this course is four and one years, respectively.
Objectives of the Synopsis and Project Report at IGNOU PGDSS PROJECT REPORT MSDP 18
(Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science)
Within this framework, IGNOU PGDSS PROJECT REPORT FREE MSDP 18 (Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science), the following specific objectives to enable a learner to:
| Identify and formulate research problems; |
| Write a good research proposal; |
| Identify and use appropriate research design; |
| Conduct scientific investigation in a systematic way; |
| Collect and analyze the data; |
| Learn to use appropriate statistical methods. |
Preparation/Formulation of IGNOU PGDSS PROJECT REPORT WORK MSDP 18
(Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science) Synopsis or Project Proposal
The learners have to choose a particular area in which they are interested in. Then in consultation with the Guide, they have to select a particular topic for their project work.
The project proposal is an outline of the detailed work to be undertaken by the learner.
The following format can be followed for preparing the project proposal:
| The Title of the Proposed Project |
| Background of the Study |
| Literature Review |
| The rationale of the Study |
| Objectives of the Study |
| The hypothesis of the Study If any |
| Research Methodology: Sample, Tests/Tools, Statistics to be used |
| References/Bibliography |
Preparation/Formulation of IGNOU MSDP 18 Project Report/Dissertation/Thesis
The size of the project report depends on the nature of the theme of the project you have selected. However, it is desirable that the project report should be around 100 pages typed in double space. The report should be in A4 size sheet.
Who Can Be the Guide/Supervisor for IGNOU MSDP 18 Synopsis and Project Report
The learner will require a Guide/Supervisor for carrying out the Project. The eligibility criteria to be a Guide/Supervisor are as follows:
a) From Study Centre/ Regional Centre/ otherwise direct can from Maidan Garhi also.
b) M.Phil./PhD in Sustainability Science and with a minimum of two years Undergraduate/Post Graduate teaching experience
Or
c) Master’s Degree in Sustainability Science with a minimum of two years’ experience at Post Graduate level.
Or
d) Master’s Degree in Sustainability Science with a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the Undergraduate level.
The student while submitting the synopsis should also submit the bio-data of the supervisor, duly signed by the supervisor (Refer to Appendix-I). The bio-data will be approved by the Discipline of Education, SOE, and IGNOU PGDSS PROJECT REPORT. However, if the learner is taking Academic Counselor as the Guide then bio-data need not be submitted. Academic Counselor can supervise a maximum number of ten learners at any given time.
The learner will submit the synopsis along with the bio-data of the supervisor (wherever it is required), at the Study Centre/Regional Centre.
The Study Centre/Regional Centre will then send these synopses to the Discipline of Education, SOE, IGNOU PGDSS PROJECT REPORT, and New Delhi for necessary approval.
There will be remuneration to the Supervisor/Guide for guiding each project. He/she can claim Project Guidance remuneration using a Pro forma (Appendix-II), after final submission of the project/dissertation of the learners at the Regional Centre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q2. What are the criteria for submission of IGNOU MSDP 18 (Post Graduate Diploma in Substantiality Science) Synopsis?
Ans.
The learner has to prepare the project proposal/synopsis and submit it at their Study Centre itself. The Program In-charge of the Study Centre will examine the proposals and give approval to it. Wherever modification is required, these will be conveyed to the learner and accordingly, the learner will resubmit it to the study centre with necessary modifications.
The project proposal should be submitted in A4 size paper typed in double space along with a consent letter of the Guide (Appendix II) and the pro forma for approval (Appendix III). The learner is advised to retain a copy of the synopsis. Proposals not accompanying the above papers will not be considered for approval. Please submit a proposal before the last date of submission.
Q3. What are some important points to remember during submission of the IGNOU MSDP 18 (Post Graduate Diploma in Substantiality Science)Synopsis?
Ans.
1) Submit only one copy of the Project Proposal, and keep a copy with you.
2) MSDP 18 should be written prominently on the envelope and should be submitted at the Study Centre.
3) Ensure the inclusion of the following while submitting the proposal:
| ● | Pro forma for Approval of Project Proposal duly filled and signed by both, the learner and the guide/supervisor. |
| ● | Detailed Bio-data of the Supervisor/Guide duly signed by him/her (in the case where the Academic Counsellor is not the Guide). |
| ● | Consent letter of the Supervisor/Guide. |
| ● | Synopsis of the Project. |