Format 1
SUMMER
TRAINING
PROJECT
REPORT
MANUAL
KMBN 308
MANUAL FOR PREPARTION OF SUMMER TRAINING
PROJECT REPORT (STPR) (Session: 2024-25)
(Prescribed Format and Specifications)
Format 1 – Problem Based Project Report
1. GENERAL:
The manual is intended to provide broad guidelines to the MBA students in the preparation
of the Summer Training Project Report. The report should ordinarily be based on primary
data. It should reflect in depth study of micro problem, ordinarily assigned by the
organization where student undergoes training. Relevant tables and bibliography should
support it.
One comprehensive chapter must be included about the organization where the student has
undergone training. This should deal with brief history of the organization, its structure,
performance, products/services and problems faced. This chapter will form part 1 of the
report. Part 2 of the report will contain the study of micro research problem.
2. NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED FOR EVALUATION:
Two neatly typed (one sided only) and soft bound copies of the report will be submitted to
the College/ Institute. The report will be typed in A-4 size paper.
3. SIZE OF PROJECT REPORT:
The average size of report ordinarily will be of minimum 100 pages in standard font size
(12) and double spacing.
IMPORTANT:
It is mandatory that the student will make presentation in the presence of teachers and
students.
The student is expected to answer to the queries and questions raised in such a meeting.
4. SEQUENCE OF THE ITEMS IN THE REPORT:
The following sequence shall be followed in the preparation of the Summer Training
Project Report:
01. Cover Page/ Title Page (Annexure A)
02. Company’s Certificate
03. Candidate’s Declaration & Certificate from Guide (Internal) and Director, ABES
Business School (Annexure B)
04. Acknowledgement (Annexure C)
05. Content Page (Annexure D)
PART I
Chapter I
1. Introduction
2. Need of the study
3. Scope of study
4. Objective of study
PART II
Chapter II
1. Descriptive work on subtopic of study
Chapter III
1. Research Methodology (sample size, instrument used, methods of data Collection)
2. Limitation
Chapter IV
1. Data Analysis & Interpretation
Chapter V
1. Conclusion
2. Suggestions.
Chapter VI
1. Bibliography (please refer to the sample format given below.)
Chapter VII
1. Appendices (if any)
Note: - Please do not include any header or footer in any page of the report. Only page
numbers should be mentioned at the bottom center of each page. For guidelines regarding
preparation of the report, please consult your textbook for Technical Report Writing /
Technical Communication.
Format for giving Bibliography or References:
Bibliography or References can be included in the report according to the format given in
the following examples. References should be cited properly inside the text of the report.
A. BOOKS
Author. Title of Book: Publisher, City of Publication: Year.
One Author Example: Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: Knopf, New York: 1993.
Two or More Authors Example: Rowe, Richard and Larry Jeffus. The Essential Welder:
Gas metal Arc Welding Classroom Manual: Albany: Delmar: 2000.
B. JOURNAL ARTICLES
Author: “Title of Article”. Title of Journal Volume number (Year): Page (s).
Example: Davis, William D., Thomas Cleary, Michelic Donnelly, and Samuel Hellerman.
“ Using Sensor Signals to Analyze Fires”. Fire Technology 39 (2003): 45 – 49.
C. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Editor name(s) Title of Publication/ conference. Name of conference. Dates and place of
conference publisher. Place of publication, and Year of publication.
Example: Vivian VL, editor child abuse and neglect: a medical community response. First
AMA, National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglate; 1984 March 30-31; Chicago.
Chicago: American Medical Association; 1985.
D. PROJECT WORK AND THESIS
Author name. Full title of the report. Publication type. Location and name of institution.
Date of Publication.
Project Work Example: Youssef NM. School adjustment of children with congenital heart
disease [Project Work]. Pittsbugh (PA): University of Pittsburgh; 1988.
Thesis Example: Devins GM. Helplessness, depression, and mood in end-stage renal
disease [masters thesis]. Montreal, Quebec: Mcgill University; 1981.
E. A PRIVATE COMMUNICATION
Wonham W.m. (1982) Private Communication.
F. FORMAT FOR CITATION OF REFERENCE WITHIN THE REPORT
Example of citing a journal paper listed in references, inside the text of the report:
…………………….
These results have been presented by Kalman and Pushkar ……….
G. WEBLINKS
Search engine, link, topic, last accessed on ………. (date)
[Link], [Link] The Effects of Human Resource
Management Practices on Productivity, last accessed on 24/09/2024.
Evaluation of Summer Training Project Report:
The Summer Training Project Report will carry 150 marks and will be evaluated by two
examiners (external and internal). The evaluation will consist of:
(1) Project Report Evaluation: The Project Report evaluation will comprise of 50
sessional marks and would be evaluated by internal project guide.
Evaluati Relevance of Relevance of Interpretatio Total –
on Objectives Research n&
Criteria with Methodology Analysis 50 Marks
& Marks topic (20 Marks)
(10 Marks) (20 Marks)
(2) Project Presentation and Viva Voce: The Presentation and Viva Voce would
comprise of 100 marks and would be evaluated by two examiners (1 external and 1
internal).
Evaluati Understand Understand Interpretati Presentati Query Total
on ing ing of on & on Handling –
Criteria of relevance Analysis
& Marks Objectives of topic 100
with topic (20 Mark
(20 (20 (20 Marks) s
(20 Marks) Marks) Marks)
Marks)
BINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS
Two neatly typed (one sided only) Soft/ Spiral Bound approved copies of the report will be
submitted to the Examination Cell, ABES Business School. Printing of Cover Page should
be in White (Base Color) & Black (Written Specifications) and the logos will be in their
actual/ original colors.
Annexure –A
Format of Cover Page
Summer Training Project Report (font size 16)
on (font size 14)
Title of Project (font size 18)
Submitted as partial fulfillment for the award of (Font Size 14)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEGREE (font size 20)
Session 2024 - 25 (Font Size 12)
By (font size 14)
STUDENT NAME (font size 14)
Roll Number (font size 14)
Under the guidance of (font size 16)
Internal guide name (font size 14)
ABES BUSINESS SCHOOL, GHAZIABAD (font 16)
AFFILIATED TO
DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
(FORMERLY UTTAR PRADESH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY),
LUCKNOW (FS-14)
Annexure – B
Student’s Declaration/ Certificate (font size 18)
I “STUDENT’S NAME” hereby declare that the work which is being presented in this
report entitled “TITLE OF THE PROJECT” is an authentic record of my own work carried
out under the supervision of Mr. / Ms./ Dr. “SUPERVISOR’S NAME”.
The matter embodied in this report has not been submitted by me for the award of any
other degree.
ABES Business School, Ghaziabad Name of Student:
Date:
This is to certify that the work which is being presented in this report entitled “TITLE OF
THE PROJECT” is an authentic record of the student carried out under my supervision.
The statements made by the candidate are correct to the best of my knowledge.
Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Singh Name of Guide:
Director (Officiating) Designation:
ABES Business School, Ghaziabad ABES Business School,
Ghaziabad
Date: Date:
(Seal of ABES Business School)
Annexure – C
Acknowledgment (font size 18)
The acknowledgment should be brief and must not exceed one typed page in one and half
spacing. The student’s signature should be placed at the bottom and above his / her name
typed in capitals.
DATE:
PLACE: Ghaziabad (NAME OF STUDENT)
Annexure D
Content Page (font size 18)
Chapters Page No.
PART I
Chapter I (……………)
1. Introduction of the topic ………
2. Need of the study ………
3. Scope of study ………
4. Objective of study ………
PART II
Chapter II (……………)
1. Descriptive work on subtopic of study ………..
Chapter III …………..
1. Research Methodology (sample size, instrument used, methods of data Collection)
……….
2. Limitation ……….
Chapter IV …………..
1. Data Analysis & Interpretation ………..
Chapter V …………..
1. Conclusion ………..
2. Suggestion ………...
Chapter VI …………..
1. Bibliography (please refer to the sample format given) ..………
Chapter VII …………..
1. Appendices (if any) …………