Project Work

PGDSS-Only Sustainability Science Course in India

The above Project Document will guide you how to formulate a project proposal, conduct the study, write the project report and submit it for evaluation. Click here to read

Dear Learner,

You are aware that PGDSS programme consists of total 8 courses. Out of them, 7 theory courses each of 4 credits. The project work MSDP 018 is of 4 credits and going to be a new experience and intended to help you in learning by doing.

The issues on sustainability is of multi and interdisciplinary in characters and requires to follow a holistic approach of research strategies. Research on sustainability is based on how you are trying to understand the problems. Therefore as an expert in the field of sustainability study, you require a wide knowledge of kinds and sources of issues and its inter linkages.

What you have learned from theory courses of MSD-011 to MSD-017 may help you in understanding basic principles, processes, issues, challenges, dynamics, planning, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development programmes and policies. Having studied the basic principle of sustainability science, it is appropriate that you should get familiarized with sustainable development activities / issues / programmes / projects at field level. This handbook shall help you to acquire not only theoretical knowledge, but also skill in analyzing sustainable development activities / issues / programmes / projects. Also this handbook will be your guide and show you how to formulate a project proposal, conduct the study, write the project report and submit it for evaluation.

Steps involved in project (formulation to submission) click here

Please contact the Programme coordinator for any academic help / clarification Dr. Y. S. C. Khuman: pgdss@ignou.ac.in/ ysckhuman@ignou.ac.in

FAQS

SELECTING TOPIC

    • Suitability of the topic.
    • Relevance of the topic to Sustainable Development and issues of sustainability.
    • Time available at your disposal.
    • Feasibility of data collection within the given time limit.
    • Challenges involved in the data collection and how to meet them.
    • Cost involved in the data collection.
    • Communication facilities and local language.
    • The Project Proposal should clearly state: Title, Introduction, Objectives, Problem Statement, Research Methodology (with locale, sampling, instruments and statistical tools to be used), Limitations if any, and References.

PROJECT SUPERVISOR (Eligibility Criteria)

  • Faculty at the Headquarters.
  • Academic Counsellors of PG Diploma in Sustainability Science with relevant experience.
  • Teachers / Researchers in the area of Sustainable Development.
  • Ph. D. in Environmental science/study or Economics or Sociology or anthropology or any related disciplines.
  • Masters / M.Phil in Environmental Science/study or Economics or Sociology or Anthropology or any related disciplines any related disciplines with 2 years research or teaching experience.
  • In case the proposed supervisor is not acceptable to the School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, the student shall be advised so, and in such cases the student should change the supervisor and resubmit the proposal.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERVISORS

  • To provide guidance regarding selecting a very focused topic.
  • To encourage learners to study books /newspapers/magazines; discuss with experts in the area to find out some topics of their interest.
  • To provide the information about the settings where the empirical data (if needed) for the project can be collected.
  • To provide information about the related literature.
  • To motivate learners from time to time & to provide them required help whenever they need.
  • Encourage learners to work originally, not to copy or reproduce; and to proceed systematically.
  • Give letter of authorization which would enable/help them to collect the data for their research (The authorization letter can also be given by the concerned study centre/ regional centre).

WHERE TO SUBMIT PROJECT PROPOSAL

  • Coordinator (PGDSS), Room No. 21A, Block 1, School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

WHERE TO SUBMIT PROJECT REPORT

  • Registrar (Students Evaluation Division), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Scheme


EVALUATION SCHEME

Details Maximum marks

    • Introduction (With Objectives & Rationale) : 10
    • Review of the literature : 10
    • Methodology : 10
    • Results and Discussion : 30
    • Conclusions : 10
    • Viva voce : 25
    • Total: 100