The document outlines the structure and contents of a research project report. It includes sections for an executive summary, introduction, project details, analysis and findings, conclusions and recommendations, and annexures. The executive summary provides an overview of the project purpose, hypothesis, and expected conclusions. The introduction describes the subject, industry, and company of study. The project details section specifies the objectives and methodology. Analysis and findings involve interpreting collected data and connecting it to the objectives. Conclusions summarize key insights and recommendations provide suggested actions. Annexures include additional tables, questionnaires, and references.

1. Chapter 1
Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY is one page which is the full gist of your project so that a
person can understand, at one go, what you want to say.
One para on what you want to do. Also state your hypothesis if any, and what will
be your conclusion (expectation).
One para on the type of research basically of 3 types – exploratory, explanatory and
cause – effect.
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2. Chapter 2
Introduction
2.1 Introduction to the Subject: (State exact Subject here)
The issue or Problem in hand (generic) that is your subject of investigation
Include scores of topics: anything that will help to understand & appreciate
the problem
The premise on which you will be building the case
(Where any Secondary Data used, state exact Source of the data – i.e. the
original generator of the data)
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3. The issue or Problem in hand (generic) that is your subject of investigation
Include scores of topics: anything that will help to understand & appreciate
the problem
The premise on which you will be building the case
(Where any Secondary Data used, state exact Source of the data – i.e. the
original generator of the data)
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4. 2.2 Introduction to the Industry: (State exact Industry here)
Characteristics of the Industry
Economic Relevance: both Global & National scenario
Growth of the Industry
Future of the Industry
(Where any Secondary Data used, state exact Source of the data – i.e. the
original generator of the data)
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5. Characteristics of the Industry
Economic Relevance: both Global & National scenario
Growth of the Industry
Future of the Industry
(Where any Secondary Data used, state exact Source of the data – i.e. the
original generator of the data)
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6. 2.3 Introduction to the Company: (State the Company name
where you have interned)
Historical Background
Company Profile
Financial Stature
Growth Propositions
Future Plans
Industrial Recognitions
(Where any Secondary Data used, state exact Source of the data – i.e. the
original generator of the data)
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7. Historical Background
Company Profile
Financial Stature
Growth Propositions
Future Plans
Industrial Recognitions
(Where any Secondary Data used, state exact Source of the data – i.e. the
original generator of the data)
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8. 2.4 Introduction to the Project
Purpose of your Report: Description of the Purpose of your Work /
Investigation / Research
State Secondary or Collateral purposes: Convince on your Report’s
worthiness
Scope of the Problem
A Positive approach by telling what the probable solution to the problem can
do for the organization
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9. Purpose of your Report: Description of the Purpose of your Work /
Investigation / Research
State Secondary or Collateral purposes: Convince on your Report’s
worthiness
Scope of the Problem
A Positive approach by telling what the probable solution to the problem can
do for the organization
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10. Chapter 3
Project Details
3.1 Objective
Culmination of your Project thoughts in 2-3 pointers
Essence of your Project Work
Can be more than one, but, in that case, each Objective needs to be addressed
separately
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11. 3.2 Methodology
Complete yet concise description of how research was conducted
Primary Research: How-it-was-done description; step-by-step approach
Secondary Research: Description of Basic sources consulted – inclusion in
the Bibliography
Description of the Research, Data Collection procedure, Statistical methods
adopted, etc.
Prototype of an Instruction manual
In case of research-based projects, should include the following:
• Specific Information Areas
• Nature of Research: Exploratory / Primary / Secondary / Quantitative /
Qualitative
• Instrument of Enquiry: Structured Questionnaire / Depth Interview /
Focus Group Discussion
• Sampling Design
 Population Size & Characteristics (Target Audience)
 Sample Size
 Sampling Frame (Information Source for Sampling)
 Sampling Method (Random / Stratified Random / Cluster…)
In case of non-research-based projects, should include the step-wise process
followed – to be discussed with your internal guide
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12. 3.3 Limitations of the Report
Anything that in some way has impeded the investigation
Deterring effect on the report
Should be a positive representation
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13. Chapter 4
Analysis & Findings
A. (Section A / Question 1)
Covers Interpretation of the data collected
Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
Summarizing the findings & connecting to the problem at hand – must,
therefore address/answer the objectives laid out
Covers activities such as classifying, tabulating & verifying results
Graphical representation
In case of non-research-based projects as well, must include data [e.g. in
projects involving actual sales or promotional activities, to include data on
aspects such as No. of people called on/approached, No. of people who could
be spoken to (minus those who did not want to speak to you at all), No. of
people who heard you out fully, No. of people who rejected, No. of people
who converted, Reasons for conversion, Reasons for rejection, etc. etc.] – to
be discussed with your internal guide
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14. B. (Section B / Question 2)
Covers Interpretation of the data collected
Pareto Analysis (80:20 rule)
Summarizing the findings & connecting to the problem at hand – must,
therefore address/answer the objectives laid out
Covers activities such as classifying, tabulating & verifying results
Graphical representation
In case of non-research-based projects as well, must include data [e.g. in
projects involving actual sales or promotional activities, to include data on
aspects such as No. of people called on/approached, No. of people who could
be spoken to (minus those who did not want to speak to you at all), No. of
people who heard you out fully, No. of people who rejected, No. of people
who converted, Reasons for conversion, Reasons for rejection, etc. etc.] – to
be discussed with your internal guide
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15. Chapter 5
Conclusions & Recommendations
5.1 Conclusions
Taking interpretation one step further - Logical outline of the meanings &
explanations derived from the data
Overall Summarization of the data studied – must include key overall
observations/insights
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16. 5.2 Recommendations
Lines of action to which conclusions logically point
The ultimate test of the effectiveness of your research
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17. ANNEXURES
A. Extra Tables (if any)
Table A1, Table A2, Table A3, Table A4, & so on..
These are the additional tables not included in Analysis & Findings
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18. ANNEXURES
B. Questionnaire or Information/Data Recording Format
The actual Questionnaire/s or the Information/Data Recording Format/s
used during the Project need/s to be included here
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19. ANNEXURES
C. Bibliography
All the References used during the Project. Includes the following, as the case
may be:
Books Referred
• (“Title of the Book”, Chapter/Page number, Author, Edition, Publisher)
Journals/Magazines Referred
• (“Title of the Article”, Author, Name of the Journal/Magazine, Year &
Month of Publication)
Websites/Portals Referred
• (State the actual URL)
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