The PG Department of the College organized an orientation for M.Com Part II students on ‘Dissertations’ that are a part of their study. 39 students attended the Orientation, which was held on 17th July 2019 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Orientation was delivered by Asst. Prof Sheryl Da Silva.
The objectives of the session were to provide students with guidelines with respect to carrying out their dissertation and to make them aware of the evaluation criteria for the dissertation
Ms. Sheryl Da Silva began the Orientation by acquainting students as to what a Dissertation is all about and why and how could it be important for the students. She explained to students in detail the process of writing a Dissertation. She asked students to first identify a real life research problem, in consultation with their chosen Faculty Guide. Thereafter based on extensive literature review, identify sources of data used for similar studies, the methods used for collecting the data, as well as various tools and techniques used for the final data analysis, i.e., detailed literature review to be carried out for identifying research gaps, understand data management, and learn tools and techniques to be used for data analysis and interpretation. She alsoalso informed the students about the evaluation criteria for the Dissertation. She motivated students to take up good research topics. She assured students that a Workshop would be held that would help them in understanding the various tools and techniques for Data Analysis. The Orientation concluded at 11:00 a.m.
