Annexure-5
TITLE SHORT SYNOPSIS Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY to
Manav Rachna University by Scholar Name Registration number:
Under the supervision of
Name of Supervisor(s) Designation Department of_____________ Faculty of ___________________
Year_________
DECLARATION BY THE SCHOLAR I hereby declare that the short synopsis “Title…………………………….…”being submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in department of………………………….. under Faculty of……………………………..of Manav Rachna University, Faridabad during the academic year ………………. It is a bona-fide record of original work carried out under the supervision of ………………...and ………………………has not been submitted in full or part to any other university or institute for degree or diploma. Further, it is certified that short synopsis is within the plagiarism limit and copy of the same is attached as per University norms.
(Name and signature of the Scholar) Registration number
Signature of the Supervisor Full name, Designation and Faculty
Chairman, DRC
Signature of the Co-Supervisor Full name, Designation and Faculty
ABSTRACT
Word Limit: 200-250
Key words: 5 to 6
CONTENTS
S. No.
Description
Page No.
1
Introduction
1-6
1.1 1.2 2
Abced Cdedd
Literature
Review
(Harvard
Style/
APA/MLA
7-9
citation)
3
Description of Broad Area
4
Objectives of the Study
5
Methodology to be adopted
6
Expected Outcome of the Research
7
References (Harvard Style/APA/MLA)
10
Annexure – B Guidelines for Submission of Short Synopsis The Short Synopsis should broadly indicate the area to be covered, objectives to be achieved and the proposed methodology. In general, the following should be the sequence of Short Synopsis:-
1. Cover Page 2. Certificate 3. Abstract 4. Contents 5. Introduction 6. Literature Review 7. Description of Topic 8. Objectives of Research 9. Methodology to be adopted 10. Proposed/expected outcome of the research 11. References
The Short Synopsis should typically be 15 to 20 pages (excluding title page and references). It should be neatly typed on both sides of the paper in Times New Roman Font of size 12 with 1.5 line spacing. The general guidelines are as follows:
1. Synopsis must be unambiguous. Synopsis must be as approved by DRC on the recommendation of Supervisor/Co-Supervisor. The title must reflect the research work to be carried out. 2. There must be an abstract of 200-250 words with 5-6 keywords. 3. The objectives and methodology of the research should be stated in point wise. 4. The entire text should be grammatical correct and must be at a reasonable language level. 5. The Synopsis must clearly mention the proposed/expected outcomes of the research.
6. Synopsis must be accompanied with a Certificate duly signed by Supervisor, cosupervisor and countersigned by Chairman, DRC. 7. Matter must not be copied from web sourses, it must be typed. Plagiarism Certificate Attached at the end with signature of Librarian (with seal). Research scholar and supervisor(s) should also sign the plagiarism report as per University plagiarism policy
Points for consideration for submission of Short Synopsis/ Research Proposal -
Please submit three hard copies along with soft copy of Short Synopsis.
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Short Synopsis is forwarded to UGC site ShodhGangotri.
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Number of pages in complete Synopsis must be less than 25 pages.
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References must be in standard format
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Synopsis should be in soft binding.