H R COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS
TYBCOM(NEP)
FIELD PROJECT GUIDELINES
Prof Dr Rita Khatri
Department of Commerce
ChairPerson BOS( Commerce and Management)
Field Project
• A field project is a real-world, hands-on assignment
where students apply academic knowledge and skills to
solve a practical problem or study a subject in its actual
environment.
• It is a form of experiential learning that goes beyond the
classroom, often involving research, data collection, and
analysis to address a specific issue, whether in a
company, institution, or community setting(NGO)
Criteria for making field project
• Individual and field-based: The project must be completed individually, not in a group,
and must involve actual fieldwork. Online projects are not permitted.
• Relate to specialization: The topic should be directly connected to the student's major or
specialization.
• Primary data collection:You must collect primary data using methods like surveys (with a
minimum sample size of 100 participants), interviews, observations, or site visits.
• Time commitment: Typically, the project requires around 120 hours of work over a
semester
• Focus on practical application: The project aims to bridge the gap between theoretical
knowledge and real-world application, enhancing your sensitivity to socio-economic
issues.
• Structured report:You will need to prepare a formal report that includes specific sections
like an introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, and recommendations.
TYBCom Field Project( NEP)
• Individual Project =Total 100 Marks ( Internal)
• Credits = 4
• Minimum Passing = 40 Marks
Allocation of 120 hrs
Steps of the project Individual students work Marks
hrs
Topic Selection 4 hrs 05
Study Design and Survey and 30 hrs 20
Questionnaires
Field work 40 hrs 25
Analysis 20 hrs 20
Report Writing 25hrs 30
Total 120 100
Allocation of Pages in field research
Total Number of Pages Contents to be added
15 Introduction and Conceptual framework
10 Review of Literature
05 Research Methodology
35-40 Data Analysis
10-20 Finding/ Recommendation and Conclusion
General Guidelines to work on the field
Project
Format for the Project Report
• Font type: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
• Line Space : 1.5-for content
• Paper Size: A4
• Margin : in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
• The Project Report can be spiral binded copy
• The project report should be 80 to 100 pages
•
Title of the Field Project (Accepted when
approved by your Supervisor)
• Be Clear and Specific: The title should accurately reflect the project's focus and
scope without being vague.
• Keep it concise: Aim for a short, impactful title, ideally under 15 words,
• Make it interesting: A good title should entice the reader to learn more. You
can achieve this through engaging language or a unique twist, but avoid overly
whimsical or amusing words.
• Be accurate: Ensure the title does not misrepresent the project's content.
• Avoid jargon and abbreviations: Use simple, understandable language that is
accessible to a wider audience unless the title is for a highly specialized group.
• Highlight key Components: Include essential information like the main goal,
methodology, or target audience to make the title informative.
• Check for Originality: Review existing titles to ensure your project's title is
original and not a duplication of others.
Review of Literature
• It is critical analysis and synthesis of existing
published research on a specific topic, which can
be a stand-alone paper or a section within a larger
work.
• Its purpose is to summarize the current state of
knowledge, identify research gaps, provide a
theoretical foundation for new research, and
demonstrate how a new study fits into the
broader academic conversation.
Sources of Review of literature
• Published articles
• Research Reports
• News articles
• Research papers published in national and international Journal
• In field project students are advised to 15 to 20 reviews and identify the
research gap
Instructions to write the Objectives of the
•
Study
Specific: Objectives should clearly state what you plan to accomplish.
• Measurable: It must be possible to determine if the objective has been met.
• Achievable: The objective should be realistic and attainable given the resources
and timeframe.
• Relevant: Objectives should directly relate to the overall research problem or
Title
• Time-bound: A timeframe should be associated with the objective to ensure it's
completed within a reasonable period.
• Action-oriented: They should start with a clear action verb, like "analyze,"
"evaluate," "determine," or "compare".
Students are expected to write 5 to 6 objectives in their field project
Hypothesis
Hypothesis is a formal, testable statement that relates independent and
dependent variables and can be used to explain or predict phenomena. It set of
assumption to be proved or disproved.
Students have to write Null Hypothesis and Alternate Hypothesis in the given
study.
In Field project student are expected to write atleast 3 to 4 hypothesis for the
given research work
Over all Research Methodology and
design to be used
• Objectives of the study
• Hypothesis
• Statement of problem
• Significance of Study
• Data Collection method: ( Primary and secondary both)(Questionnairee = (20 -30
questions or more) related to their project topic)
• Sample Size = Minimum 100
• Statistical tools : Atleast 2 statistical tools should be used to prove the hypothesis
• Limitations
• Future scope of the study
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Data Analysis
Observation and data collected from survey should be presented in form of
• Charts
• Figures
Data presented in charts and figure should have interpretation below it.
Findings of the study
• The key results, observations, and data that emerge from a study, used to answer
the research questions. They are a factual, unbiased report of the data collected,
presented through text, tables, charts, and other visuals, but without
interpretation at this stage.
• These are the concrete observations and data points that are a direct outcome of
the research process.
• In your Field project provide the key findings in points based on primary and
secondary observation of your research.
Recommendations and Conclusion
• Research recommendations are actionable suggestions, proposed solutions, or
next steps derived directly from your study's findings, bridging research results
with practical application or future study, often presented as a prioritized, clear list
for specific stakeholders
• In your study you can provide 4 to 5 suggestion under each stakeholder stating its
impact and implementation, benefits towards the concern stake holder
Conclusion
• A research conclusion summarizes the main points and findings of a paper,
restates the topic , and explains the research's significance without introducing
new information. A strong conclusion should also address any limitations, suggest
areas for future research, and connect back to the introduction to provide a sense
of closure.
• In your Field Project it can be 1-2 pages.
Bibliography
• Reference Books
• Journal / Research papers
• Newspaper articles
• Research Reports
• Thesis
• Published Report
All should be arranged in APA format
Thank You