What are IGNOU Project Guidelines

IGNOU school of management studies has set up certain project guidelines for every management student that registers for MS-1 and MS-11 courses. IGNOU project guidelines can be divided into points for better understanding below are the points that can help you understand and take up a project successfully.

Objective :[/b] The objective of the project is to give students an insight of the corporate and the real business world and an experience to face organizational challenges.

Project Type :[/b] The topic or the industry depends on the student's area of interest however it is advisable to choose a stream wherein you are specializing.

Project proposal or Synopsis[/b]

· Proposal formulation[/b]

· Project synopsis has to prepare in coordination with the your supervisor and sent to the IGNOU central center in New Delhi with all the relevant details concerning the project. It should state the objective, project type, research results, research tools, research limitations and future measures. Along with project synopsis, the credential of supervisor along with a resume needs to be sent to the IGNOU central office. If the credential is not accepted by the central office, students are requested to change the supervisor and resubmit the project synopsis. Hence it is advisable to choose a supervisor who is professional with good academic qualification and rich experience in the relevant area of the project.

· Proposal submission[/b]

· Incomplete submission would not be entertained by the central office. If would be out rightly rejected. Synopsis without the signature of the supervisor on his resume would be rejected too. Hence students are advised to make sure it's thoroughly complete with the signature of the supervisor on the resume . Students should also need to retain a copy of their proposal for future reference.

· Proposal status [/b]

· The status of the project would be intimidated through written communication to the students within eight weeks from the submission.

· Resubmission of Proposal[/b]

[/b]In case of a rejection, students have to resubmit their proposal following the similar guidelines. However they need to pay extra attention and follow the comments and suggestion mentioned in the rejected proposal and incorporate in their new proposal.

The length of the proposal should not exceed 18000 words. However about 10% variation is permissible. The project proposal should emphasis on the research methodologies that have been followed and suggestion for future development. The oral viva can be conducted if the evaluator wants to check your views however this is not mandatory in every case.

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This text outlines the project guidelines for management students enrolled in IGNOU's MS-1 and MS-11 courses. It focuses on the objective, type, and crucial steps involved in the project proposal (synopsis) phase, emphasizing the importance of detail and supervisor selection.

Here's a review of the provided text:

Review of IGNOU Project Guidelines (MS-1 & MS-11)

The provided text offers a clear, albeit somewhat informally presented, breakdown of the project guidelines for IGNOU's management students in MS-1 and MS-11 courses. It effectively covers the crucial initial stages of project development, particularly focusing on the project proposal (synopsis).

Strengths:

• Clear Objective: The stated objective of providing students with "insight of the corporate and the real business world and an experience to face organizational challenges" is well-articulated and relevant to a management program.
• Emphasis on Supervisor Selection: The text correctly highlights the critical role of the supervisor and provides sound advice on choosing a "professional with good academic qualification and rich experience." It also stresses the importance of supervisor credentials and signatures, which are common points of rejection.
• Detailed Synopsis Requirements: The breakdown of what the synopsis should contain (objective, project type, research results, research tools, research limitations, future measures) is comprehensive and helpful for students.
• Guidance on Submission and Rejection: The instructions regarding complete submission, the consequences of incompleteness, and the procedure for resubmission (paying attention to comments) are practical and address common student concerns.
• Word Count and Focus: The mention of the 18,000-word limit (with permissible variation) and the emphasis on "research methodologies" and "future development" provide clear parameters for the project's scope and content.
• Relevance to Target Audience: The entire text is highly relevant to IGNOU management students, directly addressing their procedural needs for these specific courses.

Areas for Improvement:

• Formatting and Presentation:
  • The use of [/b] and [/i] tags suggests a plain text or forum-like origin which is not ideal for formal guidelines. Proper bolding and italics should be used.
  • The "Objective" and "Project Type" sections are bolded at the start, but then the "Proposal formulation" and "Proposal submission" are only partially bolded with an extra [/b] tag. This inconsistent formatting is distracting.
  • The "Proposal status" and "Resubmission of Proposal" sections lack the initial bolding of their titles, making them less prominent.
• Grammar and Phrasing:There are numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasings throughout the text that hinder readability and professionalism:
  • "give students an insight of the corporate" -> "give students an insight into the corporate"
  • "Project synopsis has to prepare in coordination with the your supervisor and sent to the IGNOU central center" -> "The project synopsis must be prepared in coordination with your supervisor and sent to the IGNOU central center"
  • "concerning the project. It should state the objective, project type, research results, research tools, research limitations and future measures." -> "concerning the project, stating its objective, type, expected research results, tools, limitations, and future measures." (Better flow, more concise)
  • "credential of supervisor along with a resume needs to be sent" -> "supervisor's credentials along with their resume need to be sent"
  • "If the credential is not accepted" -> "If the credentials are not accepted"
  • "If would be out rightly rejected" -> "It would be outrightly rejected."
  • "Synopsis without the signature of the supervisor on his resume would be rejected too." -> "Synopses without the supervisor's signature on their resume will also be rejected."
  • "Students should also need to retain a copy" -> "Students should also retain a copy"
  • "status of the project would be intimidated through written communication" -> "status of the project will be communicated through written correspondence" (Intimidated means frightened, communicated is the correct word).
  • "However they need to pay extra attention and follow the comments and suggestion mentioned in the rejected proposal and incorporate in their new proposal." -> "However, they need to pay extra attention to and incorporate the comments and suggestions mentioned in the rejected proposal into their new submission."
  • "The project proposal should emphasis on the research methodologies that have been followed and suggestion for future development." -> "The project proposal should emphasize the research methodologies to be followed and suggestions for future development."
  • "The oral viva can be conducted if the evaluator wants to check your views however this is not mandatory in every case." -> "An oral viva may be conducted if the evaluator wishes to assess your understanding, however, this is not mandatory in every case."
• Missing Information/Clarity:
  • The "research results" are listed as something to be stated in the synopsis. This is generally expected results or the intended outcome/hypothesis, not actual results, as the synopsis is before the project is conducted. This needs clarification.
  • The section "The length of the proposal should not exceed 18000 words" seems excessive for a proposal (synopsis). This might be a typo and meant for the final project report. A synopsis is typically much shorter (e.g., 2000-5000 words max, or even less). This is a critical point of confusion.
• External Link/Promotion: The last line "IGNOU4U is an Educational Portal which provides all latest information regarding IGNOU , IGNOU MBA Project and IGNOU Project Guidelines" is a promotional tag. While understandable in a web context, it makes the overall document less like a formal set of guidelines and more like a blog post.

Overall:

The text provides valuable information for IGNOU students regarding their project proposals. Its core content about supervisor selection, synopsis components, and submission procedures is accurate and helpful. However, the significant issues with grammar, inconsistent formatting, and a potentially critical factual error regarding the "18000 words" for a proposal severely detract from its professionalism and clarity. It requires thorough editing and proofreading to serve as a reliable and high-quality guide.