This document outlines the guidelines and requirements for a minor project report for a B.Com program. It details the objectives of the project, which are to explore contemporary issues and develop skills in areas like leadership. It also describes the marking scheme and deadlines, which include submissions of draft reports, final reports, and presentations. The report format is then specified, including the expected contents like an executive summary, findings, conclusions, and references in APA style. Page specifications like margins, font size, and binding are also provided. The document provides a detailed guide for students to complete the minor project report.

1. MINOR PROJECT REPORT
B.COM (H) – II SEMESTER
Ms. Saguna Khajuria

2. OBJECTIVE
• The student will have the opportunity to explore the
contemporary issues so as to develop an individual
style and enhance his/her skills in the area of
leadership, communication, decision making,
motivation and conflict management.
• The aim of the project report is to produce a piece of
study that advances knowledge in the subjects area of
commerce and business management.

3. MARKING SCHEME
(a) External: Project Viva (50 Marks), where
viva would be on written report and would be
undertaken by an external examiner.
(b) Internal: Conduct & Submission of Report
(50 Marks), it involves conduct of study &
submission of phase wiser reports,
presentations & viva at the Institute.

4. SYNOPSIS
The project proposal (Synopsis) should be of
approximately 1500 words and must be submitted
in writing to your respective guide.

5. Plagiarism Check Report
• A Plagiarism check certificate has to be
attached in the report
• Allowed limits- Less than 20%

6. To be Completed by Date Activity
Marks
Allotted
16 th March, 2023 Briefing and Allocation of Topics & Project Guide to each Student -
17th April, 2023 Mid-term Review: Submission of Work Done till Date 10
28th April, 2023 Submission of Draft Report to the Respective Guides. 10
1st May 2023
Submission of Final Report (One Spiral Bind Copy) to the Respective
Guide
-
06th May, 2023
Viva & Power Point Presentation (Along with Spiral Bind Copy) to the
Internal Supervisor
25
16th May, 2023
Submission of 2 Copies Final Hard Bound Report and CD to the
Respective Guides
5
As notified by the GGSIP
University
Viva before the External Examiner 50
Total Marks 100

7. CONTENTS OF REPORT
S. No. Topic Page No.
1 Title Page -
2 Certificate (s) -
3 Acknowledgements -
4 Plagarism Check Certificate
5 Executive Summary -
6 List of Tables -
7 List of Figures -
8 List of Symbols -
9 List of Abbreviations -
10
Chapters
11
12
13
14
15 References/Bibliography
16 Appendices

8. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Executive Summary is a brief or condensed
summary of the work performed. It should be
about 3-4 pages in length.
• It should comprise problem definition,
methodology adopted, findings, conclusion,
limitations and direction for future development,
if any.

9. FINDINGS & SUGGESTION
1. Findings/ Results of the Study: The main
findings of the study with the proper references and
discussion can be written in paragraph form.
2. Suggestions: Suggestions should be based on
the findings only.

10. SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS
Summary: Summary of the research work done.
Conclusion: A concluding paragraph of
approximately half page should be written.
Limitations: The limitations could be mentioned in
terms of data insufficiency, time & expertise
constraints etc.

11. REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY
Examples :
1. Carney, D. L., & Cochran, J. I., (1985), “The 5ESS Switching
System: Architectural Overview”, AT&T Technical Journal, vol. 64,
no. 6, July-August, pp. 1339-1356.
2. Stevens, A., (1992), C++ Database Development, MIS Press,
New York, p. 34.
3. In Encyclopedia Britannica. from http://search.eb.com, accessed
on (date) and (time).
4. Give full link of the webpage, (example www.google.com is not
accepted).

12. APPENDICES
• The appendices are to be attached at the end of the report and
to be numbered as Appendix-A, Appendix-B etc. right
justified at the top of the page. Below the word Appendix
write in parenthesis “Refer Para No__”. The para number
should be the number in the body of text where the reference
of appendix is given.
• An appendix may have annexure (s). The annexures, if any,
are to be attached immediately after the said appendix. The
annexures are to be numbered as Annexure-I, Annexure-II
etc.

13. TEXT & PAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Page Size: Good quality white A4 size executive
bond paper .
Chapter Numbering: The chapters are to be
numbered as Chapter-1, Chapter-2.
The heading/title of the chapter is to appear below
the chapter number in uppercase.

14. Page Specifications:
(i) Left Margin : 1.25 inch
(ii) Right Margin : 1.25 inch
(iii) Top Margin : 1 inch
(iv) Bottom Margin : 1 inch
Page Numbers: All text pages starting from Body
of the Project Report should be numbered at the
bottom center of the pages.

15. Font Size: 12, Times New Roman, Double Spacing, Single
Side Writing.
Paragraphs Heading Font Size: 12, Times New Roman.
Page/Title Font Size: 14
Numbering of Table & Figure
• Table No-1: Number of Employees in Organisation
ABC
• Figure No-1: Sales Figures of RO Water Purifier

16. BINDING & COLOR CODE OF THE
REPORT
Hard Bound Report
Background of the cover page - GREEN
Letters in GOLDEN

17. Nurturing Excellence