Students Projects by Dr Ishrat Jahan & Dr Pallavi Beri, Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Education

Event Date: 13-09-2024

The final session of the day was led by Dr. Ishrat Jahan and Dr. Pallavi Beri, who provided an extensive overview of the student projects at the School of Liberal Education. Dr. Beri emphasized the innovative and interdisciplinary nature of the projects, illustrating how these academic endeavors have a substantial impact on real-world issues. She explained the structured evaluation process for dissertations and theses, which plays a crucial role in assessing the quality and effectiveness of student work.

Dr. Beri highlighted that projects are a mandatory component of the curriculum, designed to foster creativity and critical thinking. For B.A. students, projects are required in the 5th and 6th semesters, while M.A. students complete their projects in the 3rd and 4th semesters. This requirement ensures that students apply their theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, enhancing their learning experience.

The evaluation process for these projects is thorough and consists of two phases with four distinct stages. The first review involves an assessment of the initial project submission, with marks out of 20. The second review evaluates the first draft, also with marks out of 20. The third review is based on the final draft, awarding another 20 marks. The final review assesses the completed project in its entirety, with a total of 40 marks available. This comprehensive evaluation process totals 100 marks, reflecting the importance of each stage in the assessment.

Dr. Ishrat Jahan elaborated on the monitoring and evaluation procedures, detailing how students are expected to meet with their supervisors weekly according to a set timetable. These meetings involve brainstorming sessions to advance the project and address any issues. The evaluation includes both internal and external assessments, with external examiners from reputed universities conducting viva. These external assessments are based on three rubrics: the written project, overall performance (knowledge and command over the project), and responses during the viva.

Furthermore, Dr. Jahan discussed the alignment of projects with publication opportunities in Scopus-indexed journals and Web of Science, underscoring the high academic standards maintained by the school. To uphold research integrity and prevent copyright violations, plagiarism tests are conducted using software such as iThenticate and Turnitin. This ensures the authenticity and originality of the students' research work.

The session also covered the topics of research projects pursued by SOLE students, providing insights into the diverse areas of study and research being explored. This comprehensive overview emphasized the significance of the project component in students' academic development and the robust support systems in place to guide them throughout their research journey.

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