( Minimum 70 pages report in MS-word format)
Parts of a Report
Title Page
Declaration
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of contents
List of Illustrations
Abstract/ Executive Summary
Introduction
Methodology
Discussion/ Finding/ Analysis/ Observations
Conclusion
Recommendation/ Learning
Appendices
References and Bibliography
Must attach:
( Annexure: Screenshots of Project/coding/Outputs/Reports/Survey forms etc.)
Title Page
Dissertation Project Report
(Project Semester Jan-June 2020)
“(Title of the Project)”
Submitted by
(Name of student)
Student ID: ____________
Under the Guidance of
Faculty Dissertation Guide: Name
Designation:
Faculty of Management
JECRC UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
______________ To _____________, ____________
Start Month End Month Year
Declaration
Declaration
I hereby declare that the project work entitled “Title of the project” is an authentic
record of my own work carried out at “Place of Work” as requirements for the award
of degree of B.B.A. /B.Com., JECRC University, under the guidance of “Name of
Faculty Dissertation guide”, during _______ to ________, 2020.
Signature of student
Name of Student
Student ID
Date: ___________________
Certified that the above statement made by the student is correct to the best of our
knowledge
Name & Designation
Faculty Dissertation Guide
Preface
Preface introduces the report by mentioning its salient features and scope. It is an
optional element in a formal report
Acknowledgements
This section contains the names of persons who contributed to the production of the
report and made the report possible. It is a “Thank you note”.
Table of Contents
The “Table of Contents” Provides the reader an overall view of the report and shows
its organization
This section lists the main Headings and the Sub Headings in the report with page
numbers
Figure below contains sample of “Table of Contents”
S.No
. Component Page Number
1 Preface
2 Acknowledgement
3 List of Illustrations
4 Abstract
5 Introduction
6 Methodology
6.1 Problem Definition
6.2 Data Collection
6.3 Data Analysis
7 Discussion
8 Conclusion
9 Recommendations
10 Appendices
11 References
List of Illustrations
The “List of Illustrations” gives systematic information about Tables, Charts, Figures
and Graphs used in the report. It is usually included if the number of Illustrations are
more than 10. Figure below contains a Sample List of Illustrations
Illustration Type Illustration Description Page Number
Table
Table 1 3
Table 2 5
Table 3 8
Table 4 9
Figure
Figure 1 2
Figure 2 4
Figure 3 9
Figure 4 12
Abstract or Executive Summary
An abstract or an executive summary summarizes the essential information in the
report, focusing on key facts, findings, observations, results, conclusions and
recommendations.
Introduction
This section introduces the readers to the report and prepares them for the discussion
that follows by providing background information, defining its aims and objectives,
and discussing the scope and limitations of the report. It helps the readers in
understanding and analyzing the report as it include facts that the reader must know in
order to understand the discussion and the analysis that follow.
Methodology
While writing a report, information may have to be gathered from library and archival
sources or through Internet surfing, interviews, surveys, and formal/informal
discussions. The section on methodology summarizes the methods of data collection,
the procedures for investigating the situation/problem, and the criteria of survey.
Discussion/Description/Analysis/ Observations
This is the main part of the report as it presents the data that has been collected in an
organized form. It focuses on facts and findings of the report and may include an
objective description and discussion of the problem, an analysis of the situation, and
findings of the investigation. It is usually divided into sections and sub-sections with
well-structured and clear headings and sub-headings.
Conclusions
This section conveys the significance and meaning of the report to readers by
presenting a summary of discussions and findings, results and conclusions,
implications of the conclusions presented, and inferences.
Recommendations/ Learning
This section contains recommendations that are based on results and conclusions. As
they propose a course of action to improve the situation or condition, they may
present several ways to solve a problem or improve a situation. It may also indicate
the need and nature for further work in the concerned area.
Appendices
An appendix contains supporting material or data, which is kept separate from the
main report body to avoid interrupting the line of development of the report.
References and Bibliography
This section may contain references to books, journals, dissertations, or/and published
government documents, and other sources used in the report. It may also consist of a
list of material for further reference. Students are advised to use Harvard System of
Referencing
