A COMPREHENSIVE FORMAT OF A RESEARCH / THESIS PAPER

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Chapter-1: INTRODUCTION
1.0: Introduction
1.1: Background
1.2: Problem Statement
1.3: Rationale/Significance of the Study
1.4: Research Questions
1.5: Hypothesis
1.6: Objectives of the Study
1.7: Limitations of the Study
1.8: Ethical Consideration of the Study

Chapter-2: METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

2.0: Methodology
2.0.1: Principal Research method / Research Design
2.0.2: Study Area
2.0.3: Population and Unit of the Analysis
2.0.4: Sampling design
2.0.4.1: Sampling Frame
 2.0.4.2: Sampling Technique
2.0.4.3: Sample Size
2.0.5: Data Collection
2.0.5.1: Primary Data
2.0.5.2: Secondary Data

Chapter-3: LITERATURE REVIEW

Literature Review

Chapter-4: Data Analysis and evaluation

Data Processing, Analysis and Interpretation
 Trend Analysis
 Correlation & Regression Analysis
 Common Size Statement Analysis
 SOWT Analysis
 CAMEL Ratings
 Opinion Survey

Chapter-5: FINDINGS
Findings

Chapter-6: RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

6.1: Recommendations
6.2: Conclusions

REFERENCES & BIBLIOGRAPHY (Harvard Style, No page number)

 Books, Articles, Website address
Annexure-1: Company Profile
Annexure-2: Additional Chart, Graph, Table and related data
Annexure-3: Sample Questionnaire (If any)

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