Synopsis Format
Synopsis Format
Synopsis Format
1. Introduction
2. Working definitions
How do the findings of this study will benefit the business/firm and other
stakeholders? Write about it here.
4. Statement of problem
Why this study? What were the findings of similar such studies? What is an on-
going or a recurring problem that the investigator is trying to address or solve with
the present study? Why does the investigator feel that such kind of research is
relevant in the given context? Write about it here.
5. Scope of the study (Geographical, Functional, Topical and Analytical)
Write about the most relevant literature and theories. write at least five reviews
and write about different theories relevant to the present subject. For example: a
7. Research questions
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Write the research questions encountered by the investigator. (4 - 5)
What type of research is this? What type of research study you have undertaken?
What instrument are you going to use and why to collect first hand/primary data?
Write about it over here.
Write the number of respondents who will furnish needed information for your
study. Keep in mind the population before you calculate the sample size.
16. Sampling frame
It is the actual set of units/respondents from which a sample will be been drawn.
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Write about editing, coding, classification, transcription, tabulation and graphical
presentation.
How are you going to analyse the data? Write about Classification, Tabulation,
Percentage, Mean, Statistical techniques etc… Excel etc…
20. Conclusion
21. Bibliography
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