IGNOU MWGP 1 (Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies)

IGNOU MWGP 1 (Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies) | PROJECT REPORT AND SYNOPSIS

INTRODUCTION

The PG Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies mainly focuses on acquiring conceptual, theoretical and analytical knowledge in the areas of women’s and gender studies. The maximum duration is three years and the minimum duration is one year.

Objectives of the Synopsis and Project Report at IGNOU MWGP 1

(Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies)

Within this framework, Synopsis and Project Report Work of MWGP 1 (Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies), the following specific objectives to enable a learner to:

Identify and formulate research problems;

Write a good research proposal;

Identify and use appropriate research design;

Conduct scientific investigation in a systematic way;

Collect and analyze the data;

Learn to use appropriate statistical methods.

Preparation/Formulation of IGNOU MWGP 1

(Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies) Synopsis or Project Proposal

The learners have to choose a particular area in which they are interested in. Then in consultation with the Guide, they have to select a particular topic for their project work.

The project proposal is an outline of the detailed work to be undertaken by the learner.

The following format can be followed for preparing the project proposal:

The Title of the Proposed Project

Background of the Study

Literature Review

The rationale of the Study

Objectives of the Study

The hypothesis of the Study if any

Research Methodology: Sample, Tests/Tools, Statistics to be used

References/Bibliography

Preparation/Formulation of IGNOU MWGP 1 Project Report/Dissertation/Thesis

The size of the project report depends on the nature of the theme of the project you have selected. However, it is desirable that the project report should be around 100 pages typed in double space. The report should be in A4 size sheet.

The Report should be in the following format.

1	TITLE	The first page of the report should indicate the title of the project, name of the candidate, address, enrolment number and year. 1. Certificate 2. Acknowledgement 3. Table of Contents
2	INTRODUCTION	This section will introduce the problem. It should be able to give an idea to the reader what the topic is all about, how did the topic emerge, and what made the researcher take up the topic. The introduction must contain the rationale and purpose of the research.
3	REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE	Review of literature is a collective body of works done by earlier researchers and published in the form of books, journals, articles. It helps in generating ideas and developing significant questions for the research work.
4	SIGNIFICANCE	The rationale for carrying out a particular project is explained here.
5	OBJECTIVE / HYPOTHESIS	This will basically consist of the main objectives or purpose of the research. For example, to study the effect of family environment on the self-concept of the students. A hypothesis is also provided which is a tentative statement about the cause and effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
6	METHODOLOGY	The methodology includes Sample, Tests/Tools, and Statistical Analysis. The size and nature of the sample will depend on the topic selected. Tests/ tools are to be selected based on the objective s of the research. The data collected with the help of the tests/ tools are then analysed by using appropriate statistical techniques.
7	RESULT AND DISCUSSION	The findings of the research after the statistical analysis of data are reported in tabular and graphical form. This is then discussed in the light of the existing research studies. The implication of the findings is also discussed.
8	CONCLUSION	Under this heading, the learner has to conclude the findings of the research.
9	DELIMITATION	Constraints and limitations of the research are mentioned here.
10	SUGGESTIONS	Based on the research findings, the learner can give suggestions for further research in a particular area.
11	REFERENCES (APA STYLE)	References have to be written in APA format. These should be alphabetically listed.

Who Can Be the Guide/Supervisor for IGNOU MWGP 1 Synopsis and Project Report

The learner will require a Guide/Supervisor for carrying out the Project. The eligibility criteria to be a Guide/Supervisor are as follows:

a) From Study Centre/ Regional Centre/ otherwise direct can from Maidan Garhi also.

b) M.Phil./PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies and with a minimum of two years Undergraduate/Post Graduate teaching experience

c) Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies with a minimum of two years’ experience at Post Graduate level.

d) Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies with a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the Undergraduate level.

The student while submitting the synopsis should also submit the bio-data of the supervisor, duly signed by the supervisor (Refer to Appendix-I). The bio-data will be approved by the Discipline of Education, SOE, and IGNOU. However, if the learner is taking Academic Counselor as the Guide then bio-data need not be submitted. Academic Counselor can supervise a maximum number of ten learners at any given time.

The learner will submit the synopsis along with the bio-data of the supervisor (wherever it is required), at the Study Centre/Regional Centre.

The Study Centre/Regional Centre will then send these synopses to the Discipline of Education, SOE, IGNOU, and New Delhi for necessary approval.

There will be remuneration to the Supervisor/Guide for guiding each project. He/she can claim Project Guidance remuneration using a Pro forma (Appendix-II), after final submission of the project/dissertation of the learners at the Regional Centre.

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FAQs- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. What are the last dates for IGNOU MWGP 1 (Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies) Synopsis and Project Report Submissions?

Ans.

(JULY BATCH)

IGNOU PROPOSAL/SYNOPSIS:30th September

IGNOU PROJECT REPORT/DISSERTATION:31st March

(JANUARY BATCH)

IGNOU PROPOSAL/SYNOPSIS:31st March

IGNOU PROJECT REPORT/DISSERTATION:30th September

Q2. What are the criteria for submission of IGNOU MWGP 1 (Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies) Synopsis?

Ans.

The learner has to prepare the project proposal/synopsis and submit it at their Study Centre itself. The Program In-charge of the Study Centre will examine the proposals and give approval to it. Wherever modification is required, these will be conveyed to the learner and accordingly, the learner will resubmit it to the study centre with necessary modifications.

The project proposal should be submitted in A4 size paper typed in double space along with a consent letter of the Guide (Appendix II) and the pro forma for approval (Appendix III). The learner is advised to retain a copy of the synopsis. Proposals not accompanying the above papers will not be considered for approval. Please submit a proposal before the last date of submission.

Q3. What are some important points to remember during submission of the IGNOU MWGP 1 (Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies) Synopsis?

Ans.

1) Submit only one copy of the Project Proposal, and keep a copy with you.

2) MWGP 1 should be written prominently on the envelope and should be submitted at the Study Centre.

3) Ensure the inclusion of the following while submitting the proposal:

●	Pro forma for Approval of Project Proposal duly filled and signed by both, the learner and the guide/supervisor.
●	Detailed Bio-data of the Supervisor/Guide duly signed by him/her (in the case where the Academic Counsellor is not the Guide).
●	Consent letter of the Supervisor/Guide.
●	Synopsis of the Project.