MMH Dissertation Guidelines - Zenians Phase I (From 19 to 22 August 22)

DISSERTATION GUIDELINES 2010

Phase 1 (within19 t0 22 August)
• Pilot study

o Exploring the topics

o Identifying external guide

o Visiting the places

o Meeting people

o Interviewing

• Review of literature

o Specifically about the topic chosen

o Books/ Journals

o Newspaper

o Websites

o Primary data collected through interview, discussions.

• Schema

o Research Methods

o Plan of study

o Chapter scheme

o People whom you are planning to meet

Phase 2
• Field visit and data collection through Interviews, surveys etc

• Secondary data collection

• Analysis and organizing of data

• Preparation of the report

 • Guidance and correction from faculty guide

• Preparing the presentation

Phase 3 – Internal Evaluation

• Presentation - 20 marks

• Report – 40 marks

• Total Marks for Internal Evaluation – 60

Phase 4 – External Evaluation

• University exam (viva voce) – total marks – 40

• Minimum for pass – 50

Dissertation Phase II

Data Collection (23 to 29 August)

Chapter One
Introduction to the Particular tribe / Community
Area/ locality
Structural frame of the tribe
Strength
Administration
Earning etc
Chapter Two
Culture and Living
Festivals Unique to the Tribe
Family System
Kinship
Marriage
Religious belief
Gods
poojas
Offerings
Customs
Education
Food & Clothing
Arts & Handicrafts
Chapter Three
Community from the point of view of the tourism perspectives.
Suggestions and Recommendations to improve their living.

N.B. 1. Dissertation should be substantiated with photographs

2. Proofs of your data collection should be presented before the faculty guide

Phase III

Evaluation and Submission

Corrections and verifications with the guide 30 August to 3 September

Presentation – 2nd Week of September
Submission – 17 September