MECP-201: Project Work Guide

This course is designed to guide students through the process of identifying a research problem, reviewing literature, selecting appropriate methodology, and preparing a formal project report. It focuses on building foundational research skills required for applied and academic work in economics.

Course Objectives

• Develop the ability to identify meaningful research problems
• Understand basic research methodology in economics
• Learn how to conduct and organize a literature review
• Gain familiarity with data sources and data handling
• Prepare a coherent and well-structured project report

Key Topics

• Nature and Scope of Research in Economics
• Identification of Research Problems
• Formulation of Research Objectives and Hypotheses
• Review of Literature
• Research Design and Methodology
• Sources of Data and Data Collection
• Basics of Data Analysis
• Structure of Project Report

Recommended References

• Research Methodology by C.R. Kothari
• The Craft of Research by Wayne C. Booth et al.
• Econometric Analysis by William H. Greene
• IGNOU Project Guidelines for MA Economics