1. A Topographic outline of Research Methodology

2. Chapters in a Project Work
Chapter I - Introduction of the study
Chapter II- Literature review
Chapter III- Research methodology
Chapter IV- Data Analysis & Interpretation
Chapter V – Summary
( Findings, Suggestions & Conclusion)

3. Chapter I 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definition of --------------------
1.3 Theories of
1.4 Sociological treatment of
1.5 Importance of
1.6 Characteristics of
1.7 Factors influencing of
1.8 Dimensions of
1.9 Effects of
1.10 Determinants of
1.11 Sources of
1.12 Benefits of
1.13 Conceptualization

4. Contd….
1.14 Profile of the industry/ study area
HRM specialization –
recruitment to retirement
Marketing specialization-
segment- channel of distribution- research
Finance specialization-
working captial management –
investment - P& L analysis – balance sheet analysis

5. Chapter –II
Literature review
Concept Review : reviews
Previous Study Review : reviews
it should be in paragraphs – containing only the main juice of the study. ( author, year of work, area of the study, place/ industry, findings and suggestions of the author/s )
10 – 15 lines for a review.

6. contd….
recent reviews have to be included
just 8 – 10 years preceding right now.

7. Chapter – III
Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction of RM
3.2 Pilot study
3.2 Formulation of research problem
3.3 Significance of the study
3.4 Feasibility study
3.5 Title of study
3.6 Objectives of the study
3.6 Research hypothesis/ Research Questions

8. Contd….
3.7 Research design
3.8 Data collection
primary data
secondary data
3.9 Population / Universe of the study
3.10 Sampling
probability
non probability
3.11 Tools of data collection
Questionnaire

9. Contd….
Census
interview
survey
observation
3.12 Pre- Testing
3.13 Statistical application of testing
T- test / F- test / chi square test
3.14 Difficulties encountered
3.15 Limitations of the study

10. Data analysis & interpretation
Chapter – IV
Data analysis & interpretation
4.1 percentage tables
analysis / inference
4.2 hypothesis testing
significant association – chi square test
significant relation – student T – test
significant difference – f test

11. Chapter – V
Summary
5.I General / tables related findings
Results of hypothesis testing
5.2 Suggestions
5.3 Conclusion

12. Bibliography/ Reference Books Journals Periodicals/ Magazines websites

13. John S. Heywood (2005). Globalization and loss of employment, Journal of Management Development, 28(7),
Gosh (2004). Training and Development , Gujarat, Sultan Chand and Sons, 3rd edition, Pp
Tim Sampson (2001). Multiple uses of globalization and its influences, Short Team Management Periodical, 23(4),

14. APPENDIX Data Collection Tool Statistical Tools

15. Best wishes from J Wilfred Angello Gerald Ph.D
PG & Research Department of Human Resource Management
ST.Joseph’s College ( Autonomous), Trichirappalli- 2