Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code: SOL596 Course Title: DISSERTATION-I

L:0 T:0 P:4 Credits:2

Course Outcome(s): Through this course students should be able to

• describe the rural setting in relation to agriculture and allied activities

• identify socio-economic conditions of the farmers and their problems with reference to agricultural
development
• evaluate diagnostic and remedial know how relevant to real field situations through practical training.
• develop communication skills using extension teaching methods in transfer of technology.
• visualize the ongoing extension and rural development programmes.
• develop confidence and competence to solve agricultural problems.

Description:

Research work exposes students to learn in-depth about their discipline and to undertake core research in the chosen
area of study and achieve the desired research outcomes. A research-based course offers to the students an
opportunity to work on a comprehensive project that demonstrates mastery of the contemporary issues in their
chosen field of research. The dissertation showcases evidence of wide reading and understanding of critical analysis
along with an appropriate use of advanced research techniques.

Course Weightages:
ATT CA MTP ETP1 ETP2
0 50 0 50 0

Attendance Requirement: NA

Continuous Assessment (CA): Monthly by the supervisor

CA Evaluation Parameters:
Parameter Marks
Attendance of the student (* If Att% 76- 5
100 Award:4-5 Marks , 51-75% Award:3
Marks, 26-50% Award:2 Marks, 0-25%
Award: 1 Mark )
Latest and landmark references have 2
been referred in the preliminary literature
search
Literature review conducted by the student 2
was appropriate and as per need
Literature review involved the relevant and 2
quality publications
Objectives proposed by student were 1
mutually exclusive
 Plan of work was well defined and was 4
realistic to be achieved in stipulated
timelines
Student drafted the objectives of the 2
propoed work based upon the research
gaps
Student has done the extensive literature 2
review to satisfactory level
Student identified the area of research and 3
supported his proposal with support of the
literature survey
student was able to extract the required 2
information from the references to
satisfactory level
Student was able to identify the research 1
gap to further narrow down the proposed
research topic
Student was able to narrow down the title 4
based upon the preliminary survey.
Student was actively involved in 3
discussion with supervisor for identification
of the broad area of research
Student was well aware of the data bases 2
and tools for literature survey
Student was well aware of the facilities 2
and challenges to carry out the proposed
work.
Student was well aware of the recent 2
trends and developments in the proposed
area of research
The flow of the written proposal was as 4
per prescribed guidelines and expected
outcomes
The literature review was appropriate, 1
relevant and included quality publications
The objectives were in sequence as per 1
the conceptual framework
The objectives were realistic to be 1
achieved in stipulated time frame
The report was well written and was free 4
from grammatical errors
The student was able to compile the 1
literature review to present what is done till
date in the proposed area of research
The student was able to compile the 4
litertaure searched for identifed broad area
The title was clear and comprehensive 2
rather than broad and general
The writing and references conformed to 4
the norms of scientific work
Title proposed by the student justifies the 4
scope of the proposed work
Total 65

ETP Evaluation Parameters:

 Parameter Marks
Appropriate data set/tools/methodology 2
have been used by the candidate for the
experimentation
Candidate has foreseen the procedural, 3
resource specific , statutory challenges to
carry out the proposed work
Candidate was confident and able to 3
answer the questions/queries raised
Enough data has been collected to 2
complete the proposed research work
within the timelines.
Literature review includes the 2
authorittative as well as latest references.
Literature review is exhaustive and 2
includes the quality references in contrast
and in support of the proposed work
Literature survey is relevant, adequate 2
and include quality references.
References in support as well as in 3
contrast of the propsed work are included
The candidate was open to the 3
observations and pertinent suggestions
formulated during the presentation/
discussion
The candidate was well updated about 4
the recent developments and trends in the
proposed area of research
The categorization of the chapters is 2
relevant and logical
The flow of report is as per the prescribed 2
guidelines.
The introductory pages and annexures 2
(list of tables, figures, abstract, index etc.)
are included in the written report.
The obtained results/data/ analysis 2
obtained have been compiled and
discussed properly
The plagiarism in the final report is as per 2
the prescribed limit.
The presentation includes the relevant 4
information and is precise, correct and
comprehensive
The research gap is well defined and 3
discussed
The sample design and size is 2
appropriate for the defined scope
The student was able to complete the 3
presentation is stipulated time
Variables to be studied are sufficient and 2
appropriate for the defined scope
Total 50

Applicability of R Grade: No
The conduct of the course shall be as per guidelines issued by the University for the given course.