INTRODUCTION
The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding of urban development. And to expand capacities of learning the urban development.
Objectives of the Synopsis and Project Report at IGNOU PGDUPDL PROJECT REPORT (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45 Level
Within this framework, Synopsis and Project Report Work of IGNOU PGDUPDL (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45, 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 PGDUPDL PROJECT REPORT FREE (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45 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 IGNOU PGDUPDL PROJECT REPORT WORK
- Research Methodology: Sample, Tests/Tools, Statistics to be used
- References/Bibliography
The eligibility criteria to be a Guide/Supervisor is as follows:
a) From Study Centre/ Regional Centre/ otherwise direct can from Maidan Garhi also.
b) M.Phil/PhD. in Urban Planning and development with a minimum of two years Undergraduate/Post Graduate teaching experience
Or
c) Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and development with a minimum of two years experience at Post Graduate level.
Or
d) Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and development with a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the Undergraduate level.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q2. What are the criteria for submission of IGNOU PGDUPDL (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45 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 center 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 PGDUPDL (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45 Synopsis?
Ans:
- Submit only one copy of the Project Proposal, and keep a copy with you.
- MEDSP 45 should be written prominently on the envelope and should be submitted at the Study Centre.
- 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 Counselor is not the Guide).
- Consent letter of the Supervisor/Guide.
- Synopsis of the Project.
Q4. How to Select Topic Wisely For IGNOU PGDUPDL (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45?
Ans: The topic you choose should be interesting and have deep knowledge about that. The project should be eye-catching to the examiner. Make your project covered with all the important headlines and topic in a limited page do not exceed more than 1200 words.
Q5. Any idea of methodology before conducting research investigation?
Ans:
- Type of data to be collected for methodology
- Tools of data collection (questionnaires, interviews)
- Sources to be used(bibliography)
- Fieldwork
- Whether to take attachment with some organizations
- Tabulation and Analysis of data
- The time frame of the study
- Cost estimates.
Q6. What will be the style of report writing?
Ans: The project should be creative and logical. Use simple words whenever possible and the language should be straight forward and Good. Avoid using abbreviation like (&, b/w, etc). The tense in the report matters a lot it should be present tense.
Q7. Minimum Marks to Get Pass?
Ans: The total marks of this project synopsis (IGNOU MTM (PGDUPDL (Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development) MEDSP 45) is 100. To get pass, we should obtain minimum 40% out of 100.