AMITY UNIVERSITY

AMITY UNIVERSITY

Project Work Guidelines

Purpose of Project Work

Project-based learning helps students apply academic knowledge to real-time business and industry situations. It develops conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Selection of Project Topic

The topic must relate to the student’s specialisation, core subjects, business, or technology. It should be original, relevant, clearly focused, and suitable for in-depth research. The topic represents the area of investigation, while the final title should accurately reflect the completed project.

Project Planning and Research

Students must prepare a proper project plan covering:

• Clear aims, objectives, and research questions.
• Selection of an original and relevant topic.
• Sampling and statistical techniques.
• Availability of information and research feasibility.
• An initial project outline and the different stages of completion.

Important Project Submission Requirements

• Project title: Maximum 12 words.
• Complete project report: 15,000–30,000 words.
• Extended abstract: 3,000–5,000 words.
• Plagiarism report: Minimum 85% originality.
• Project guide: Postgraduate qualification with at least 10 years of work experience.
• Submit the project guide’s resume along with the extended abstract.
• Include signed and scanned certificates from the project guide confirming supervision and the student confirming originality and non-submission elsewhere.

Extended Abstract Requirements

The extended abstract must contain:

• Abstract: 500–1,000 words.
• Research hypotheses (null or alternative, wherever applicable).
• Literature review covering previous research and theoretical contributions.
• Research methodology, including research design (descriptive, conclusive, causal, or exploratory), sampling techniques (probability or non-probability), data collection, data preparation, and data analysis.
• Research results, data interpretation, and recommendations.
• Theoretical and practical implications of the study.           

Project Formatting Guidelines

• Maximum document size: 2 MB.
• Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, or DOCX.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size.
• Double spacing and 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins.
• Follow APA Style, 6th Edition for references, tables, figures, and appendices.
• Mention sources of images, tables, and figures.
• Include a running head on every page.
• Use American English spelling, including “program”, “center”, “recognize”, and “organize”.

Three Stages of Project Submission

• Extended abstract with the project guide’s resume.
• Final project report with plagiarism report.
• Answers to five descriptive viva questions related to the project.

Evaluation Scheme

Important Submission Instructions

Viva questions are mandatory for final submission. Successful project uploading will be confirmed through the registered email address. Evaluation generally takes 4–6 weeks. All project components must be submitted. Reports exceeding 15% plagiarism will be rejected and require resubmission. Incomplete documentation may cause academic completion delays and extension fees.