how to write thesis

     The Basic aim of requiring the candidates to write a thesis/dissertation is to familiarize him/her with research methodology. The members of the faculty guiding the thesis/dissertation work for the candidate shall ensure that the subject matter selected for the thesis/dissertation is feasible, economical and original.

•  The thesis may be normally restricted to the size to 100 pages. 

Guidelines:

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Title    -

Should be brief, clear and focus on the relevance of the topic.

Introduction –

Should state the purpose of study, mention lacunae in current knowledge and enunciate the Hypothesis, if any.

Review of Literature –

Should be relevant, complete and current to date.

Material and Methods-

Should include the type of study (prospective, retrospective, controlled double blind) details of material & experimental design procedure used for data collection & statistical methods employed; statement of limitations ethical issues involved.

Observations–

Should be organized in readily identifiable sections having correct analysis of data be presented in appropriate charts, tables, graphs &Diagram etc. These should be statistically interpreted.

Discussion- Observations of the study should be discussed and compared with other research studies. The discussion should highlight original findings and should also include suggestion for future.

Summary and Conclusion

Bibliography –

Should be correctly arranged in Vancouver pattern.

Appendix—

All tools used for data collection such as questionnaire, interview schedules, observation check lists etc. should be put in the annexure.