IGNOU PGDDC PROJECT

Steps must be followed in preparing IGNOU PGDDC Project

How to write IGNOU PGDDC Project - POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

Here are the steps to start writing your IGNOU PGDDC Project:

1. Choose a Good Topic Relevant to your Course & Subject: The topic must be relevant to your course and subject, based on a public cause or useful for masses, and should be of your interest.

2. Find a good Supervisor for your IGNOU Project: A faculty/professor or Academic Counselor of your program/course can be your project supervisor/Project Guide.

3. Prepare IGNOU Project Proposal Performa & Synopsis for Approval: After finalizing your guide/supervisor, prepare the project Performa for University approval. The synopsis of the proposed Project should essentially have the following:

   • Introduction, brief background, and Rationale of the topic
   • Brief Introduction and vital details of the organisation/s under study
   • Statement of the problem
   • Objectives of the Project (clearly stated in behavioral terms)
   • The Hypothesis of the Study If any
   • Research Methodology: Sample, Tests/Tools, Statistics to be used

4. Submission of the Project synopsis: You may send the hard copy of the Synopsis to the Regional Centre/Study Centre by post. If you are submitting the soft copy of the synopsis online, follow the guidelines given below, and send the synopsis to the below-mentioned email id.

Remember, the first page of the Synopsis should be in the prescribed format appended below:

• Programme code
• Enrolment number
• Name
• Course Code
• Study Centre Code
• Complete Address
• Mobile number

The second page should be the filled-in synopsis approval proforma (found in the project guideline book, Appendix IV).

The IGNOU PGDDC project should be around 20,000 words in length (including the title page, acknowledgements, and bibliographic references). While necessary statistical and documentary appendices such as questionnaires, surveys, interview schedules, and other data collection items may be included, they should be kept to a minimum.

I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

The last date for online submission of the IGNOU PGDDC (Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication) Project for the term end examination is 31st May 2024. Please make sure to submit your project before this date to avoid any inconvenience. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Good luck with your project!

Here are some important points to consider while writing your IGNOU PGDDC Project:

1. Project Report Format: The Project Report should be submitted in A-4 size typed in double space.

2. Project Proposal Proforma: Ensure that it contains the following:

   • All the items should be filled.
   • The signatures of both student and Guide should be present.
   • Project Synopsis: Both Guide and student should sign on the Project Synopsis.
   • Guide’s Bio data: The Biodata should consist of signature of the Guide.
   • Certificate of Originality: All signatures should be accompanied by the date of signature.

3. Submission: Only One hard bound original copy of the project report is to be submitted to ‘The Regional Director, Concerned Regional Centre’ by registered insured post. One copy of the same Project Report is to be retained with the student and the student is supposed to carry his copy while appearing for viva voce.

4. Title Consistency: If the title of the Project differs from the title mentioned in the Project Proposal, the Project Report will be rejected and will be returned back to the student.

5. Individual Work: Not more than one student is permitted to work on a Project.

6. Professional Presentation: Adhere to the IGNOU formatting rules and present your work in a professional and entertaining manner.

Remember, any violation of Project Guidelines may lead to rejection of the Project. So, it’s crucial to follow these guidelines while preparing your project. Good luck with your project!

Sure, here are some steps to guide you in writing your IGNOU PGDDC Project along with the synopsis:

1. Choose a Good Topic Relevant to your Course & Subject: The project’s title should make it abundantly clear the nature and scope of the undertaking.

2. Find a good Supervisor for your IGNOU Project: The learner has to finalize the synopsis after discussing with the Guide.

3. Prepare IGNOU Project Proposal Performa & Synopsis for Approval: The learner needs to refer to the Project Handbook for synopsis preparation format and other details³.

4. Determine the Project Report/Thesis Length: This will depend on the requirements of your course and the complexity of your topic.

5. Writing Thesis for your Project: In the introduction, you can outline the subject, the study’s broad scope, why the subject is significant, and clarify key terms.

6. Project Report Formulation: The research may be conducted with primary or secondary data. Both online/offline mode can be used. Primary data can be collected through online surveys and questionnaires or face-to-face by following all the safety measures as prescribed by the Government of India during Covid-19.

7. Submission of the Project synopsis: You may send the hard copy of the Synopsis to the Regional Centre/Study Centre by post. If you are submitting the soft copy of the synopsis online, you are informed to follow the guidelines given below, and send the synopsis to the below-mentioned email id.

Remember, the first page of the Synopsis should be in the prescribed format appended below:

Programme code: -----------------
Enrolment number: -----------------
Name: -----------------
Course Code: -----------------
Study Centre Code: -----------------
Complete Address: ---------------------------
Mobile number:-------------------

The second page should be the filled-in synopsis approval proforma (found in the project guideline book, Appendix IV).

I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

Sure, here are some important points to keep in mind while preparing the project synopsis for your IGNOU PGDDC MDCP-07 Project:

1. Topic Selection: The topic must be relevant to your course and subject. It should be based on a public cause or it should be useful for masses.

2. Supervisor Selection: A faculty/professor or Academic Counselor of your program/course can be your project supervisor/Project Guide. Please note that spouse, direct relatives, and blood relations are not permitted to be the guide.

3. Synopsis Preparation: The synopsis needs to cover the following key elements: Introduction, Topic description, and Research methodology.

4. Project Proposal Proforma: All the items should be filled. The signatures of both student and Guide should be present.

5. Project Report: The Project Report should be submitted in A-4 size typed in double space. The Project Report should be hard bound.

6. Submission: Only One hard bound original copy of the project report is to be submitted to ‘The Regional Director, Concerned Regional Centre’ by registered insured post.

7. Title Consistency: If the title of the Project differs from the title mentioned in the Project Proposal, the Project Report will be rejected and will be returned back to the student.

8. Individual Work: Not more than one student is permitted to work on a Project.

Remember, violation of Project Guidelines may lead to rejection of the Project. I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

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