GEC

FINALYEARPROJECT
GUIDELINES

Table

1.0
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Appendix K
Appendix L
Appendix M

CHECK LIST
Table of Content
Introduction
Contents of Project Report
Front Cover
Spine
Title Page
Declaration/undertaking
Certificate page
Work Approval page
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations/acronyms
References
Appendix
Body of the project
Format of project report
Page Formatting
Page Numbering
APPENDIXES
Format of Front Cover
Format of side cover
Format of Title Page
Format of Declaration /undertaking
Format of certificate page
Format of project work approval page
Format of acknowledgement
Format of table of contents
Format of list of Tables
Format of list of Figures
Format of List of Acronyms / Abbreviations
Format of List of Equations
Format of References

Note: The above Table shows what the project report should contain and not how it should be
represented in a report.

FOR ORDER REFER TO APPENDIX H

1.0

INTRODUCTION

Project report refers to the original research conducted by a student in fulfilment of the requirements
for a bachelor degree. These detailed guidelines have to be adhered to strictly for the submission of
final year projects.

2.0

CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT

The Project Report should contain the items as listed below

2.1
FRONT COVER (Grey Cover)
All information must be listed in the following order

Title of the Project Report (in CAPITAL LETTERS).

Students full name.
Name of the guide (in CAPITAL LETTERS).
GEC logo.
Name of the college and place.
Year of submission.

Refer to sample in appendix A

2.2

SPINE(left)

Side cover should have the following items

Name of the degree

Year of submission

Refer to sample in appendix B

2.3

TITLE PAGE

The title page must contain information listed in the following order
Title of the Project Report (in CAPITAL LETTERS)
Students full name
Name of guide (in CAPITAL LETTERS)
GEC logo
Name of the college and place

Year of submission

(The title page is not included in the contents list).

Refer to sample in appendix C
2.4

DECLARATION/UNDERTAKING

Students are to declare the originality of their Project Report.

Refer to sample in Appendix D.

2.5

CERTIFICATE PAGE

A certification (from Head of Department and internal examiner) stating that the Contents of the
report are the work done by the students under their supervision.
Refer to appendix E
2.6

PROJECT WORK APPROVAL PAGE

This should include

Data stating the approval of the project

Name of the students
Signature of the guide upon completion of the project

Refer to appendix F.
2.7

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The student may thank those who have extended help (individuals or organisations) in completion of
their project report. Keep acknowledgements short.
Refer to sample in Appendix G.
.
2.8

ABSTRACT /SYNOPSIS

The abstract is a digest to the entire project. It should allow the reader who is unfamiliar with the
work a brief exposition of the research problems, purposes of the study, method, results,
recommendations and conclusions drawn from the project. The abstract should be placed
immediately before the first chapter of the report and should not be more than 500 words nor should
be not more than one page in length preferably

2.9

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This page should list all the chapters, subchapters, tables, figures, summary, conclusions, references
appendix etc. (as per the corresponding page numbers). (Title page is not included in the table of
contents list).
Refer to sample in appendix H.

2.10

LIST OF FIGURES

This page should list all the figures which are present in the project report together with their page
numbers. Illustrations such as maps diagrams, photographs, graphs, charts and are referred asfigures.
All figures must be clearly visible and of good quality.
Refer to sample in Appendix I.

2.11

LIST OF TABLES

This page should list all the tables which are present in the project report together with their page
numbers. All tables in the Project Report should be word-processed. Photocopies are not permitted
Refer to sample in Appendix J.

2.12

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS / ACRONYMS

This page should list all the abbreviations /acronyms/symbols which are present in the project report
in alphabetical order.
Refer to sample in Appendix K

2.13

REFRENCES

References are resources from which information was obtained in preparing the Project Report. The
details of every reference must be listed alphabetically in this page.
Refer to appendix M
2.14 APPENDIX(optional)
These should be sequentially numbered starting with Appendix 1. Pagination continues form the
main body of the document through the appendices.

3.0

BODY OF THE PROJECT

The body of the project should contain the following

Body
introduction

Literature
review

Content
The introduction should include a full but concise statement of:
The background to the investigation. This should reflect title of the project
The aims or objectives of the investigation.

This section should contain an in-depth review of work relevant to your

investigation.
The important part of this section is your reporting and discussion of the
literature,

Methodology

How you studied the problem and what you used ( materials, equipment)
How you performed the research( methods and procedure.)

Analysis and
design

Summary
and
Conclusions

Introduction - Aims and Objectives, Organization of the report

Literature Review
Methodology
Analysis and design
Conclusions and summary

This section will require presentation of relevant formulae, equations, etc.

leading to the appropriate theoretical prediction (s)( do not include
unnecessary derivations, if they have no relation on the work in the report.
All equations should be prepared using a software package, such as
Microsoft Equation Editor .
summarise the project, objective , the methodology adopted and the work
Accomplished.
Suggest further work for your research area.
Summarise the most important findings. Suggest further work for your
research area.

3.1

FORMAT OF THE PROJECT REPORT

Specifications of the project report

Specifications
Language
Paper
Typing
Printing

Number of Copies

Binding Type
Font Size
Cover Colour
Cover Lettering

Descriptions
English
Plain White Similie A4 Size Paper
Use Word Processors
Use High Quality Printers Preferably Laser Printers. Print Only On
One Side.
Group Members.
Department Library(1)
Main Library(1)
Guide/Supervisor(1)
External Examiner(1*)
*Copy To External Examiner s Optional
Hard Bound
Use Times New Roman, Point Size 12 For Most of The Documents.
Grey
Golden Embossed

3.2

Formatting
Page Margin

Description

Top Margin

Title / Paragraph Margin

Typesetting

pagination

PAGE FORMATTING

Numbering the Chapters and

Subsections

Bottom Margin
Right Margin
Left Margin

: 4.0 cm
: 3.0 cm
; 2.5 cm
; 4.0 cm.

HEADER
FOOTER
Chapter number and title should be centred
Subsection number should align with the left margin.
The first paragraph in a subsection should align with left margin
Font Type: Times New Roman.
Font size : 12 pt(for most of the doc
Project title: Uppercase, bold, centred 20pt Chapter Title:
lowercase, Bold, Centred, 18pt.
Chapter Sub-section: lower case, Bold, Align left, 14pt.
Symbol for variable : Italic
Pagination - should be numbered consecutively (in Arabic
numerals), including appendices.
Page number should be without brackets, about 2.5 cm from the
bottom edge and centred.
The preliminary are numbered in lower case Roman Numerals
(i, ii, etc.).
The title page is counted in the numbering, but bears no page
number.
All chapters and their subsections must be numbered and titled.
Never subdivide beyond three levels e.g. 3.1.1.2.

Example:
Chapter 1Title of Chapter
1.1 Title of the subsection (second level)
1.1.1 Title of the sub-subsection (third level)
EQUATIONS

page breaks

Paragraphs

Style of Writing

LineSpacing

Equations must be numbered (in brackets) with respect to the

chapter using Arabic numerical.(numbering should align with
the right margin)
Equation should be centred and should be followed by
explanations of the symbols along with their units.
.
There is no need to take a new page for each section but you
should do so for new chapters.
They should be separated by a double spaced line
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All text shall be cast in third person singular.
The text of the document should be double-spaced.

3.3 PAGE NUMBERING

Each page of the Project Report must be numbered . Page numbers should be printed at the bottom
(center ) corner of the page.
section

Preliminary Pages

description
These include title page, work approval
page, certificate page, declaration page
, acknowledgements, abstract,
table of content and list of tables ,figures,
abbreviations/acronyms.

Should be numbered using small letter

roman numerical.
the first page is the title page. this
page is counted, but its number should
not be printed below nor it should be
shown in table of contents).

Body of theReport

These include all the chapters, references

and appendix.
Should be numbered using Arabic
numerical.
The first page of a chapter should be
counted, but should not be printed below
the page(but has to be shown in table of
contents).

APPENDIX A/C

20pt

Title of the project ( bold, centred,uppercase,20pt)

pt

20

Submitted in partial fulfilment in requirement of (12pt)

12pt

Bachelor of engineering(bold,centred,lowercase,14pt)
In
Civil Engineering
By

......................... (name of students)

..........................(bold, centred,lowercase,12pt)
............................
..............................
Under the supervision of

Name of the guide(bold,centred,uppercase,18pt)

GOA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, FARMAGUDI

PONDA, GOA(18pt)
Year(12pt)

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APPENDIX B

spine
0.3cm

B.E (CIVIL)
Year 2011-12

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APPENDIX D

DECLARATION(20pt)
We declare that this written submission represents our ideas in our own words and where others
ideas or words have been included, we have adequately cited and referenced the original sources. We
also declare that we have adhered to all principles of academic honesty and integrity and have not
misrepresented or fabricated or falsified any idea/data/fact/source in our submission.

PROJECTGROUP
.........................
........................
.......................
.......................

Date:
Place:GEC,Farmagudi.

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APPENDIX E

Goa college of engineering

Department of Civil Engineering
Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa ( 12pt)
CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the following students of Goa College of Engineering, Department of
Civil Engineering belonging to VIII semester have successfully completed the project work
titled ................................................... during the year ...............

Name of the students

.............................

(Roll no (...........)

............................

(Roll no (...........)

...........................

(Roll no (...........)

..........................

(Roll no (...........)

Internal examiner

External examiner

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Head of the Department

APPENDIX F

PROJECT WORK APPROVAL SHEET(20pt)

Project work entitled ......................................................................................... prepared by the
following students is hereby approved for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil
Engineering at the Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa.

PROJECTGROUP
.........................
........................
........................
........................

............................. (uppercase ,12pt)

(Supervisor)

Date:
Place: FARMAGUDI

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APPENDIX G

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (20pt)

Weespeciallywishtoacknowledgethefollowing:
WesincerelyacknowledgeourthankstoDr.K.G.GupthaProf.inCivilEngineering,GECforguidingusand
givingushisvaluabletimeandadvice.Healwaysenricheduswithhisknowledgeandgaveusthenecessary
inputtocarryoutthiswork.Wearegratefultohimforhisextraeffortsandforbeingpatientwithus.

WewouldalsoliketothankShri.SudhirSindhgikaroftheGoaDiagnosticClinic,Pondaforshowinginterest
andprovidinguswiththenecessaryassistance.ThanksarealsoduetoDr.JyothiMallaya,Dr.Raghunandan
andAshwiniPatholabforprovidingthenecessaryinformationandcooperationfortheproject.

WewishtoexpressoursincerethankstoDr.C.S.Gokhale,HODCivilEngineeringDept.GECforapproving
our project and Dr. U.G. Sawaikar professor in Civil Engineering Dept. facilitating the use of EQM lab
wheneverneededbyus.OurspecialthankstoDr.VivekKamat,PrincipalGECforgivinguspermissionfor
conductingourproject.

WewouldlikeexpressoursincerethankstoMr.Sharmaforfabricatingourproposedmodel.
AndMr.SonadlabassistantofEQMlab,GECforhelpinguscarryoutthechemicaltestsnecessaryforthe
completionoftheproject.

Wewouldliketoexpressourheartfeltthankstoourfamilymembers,especiallyShivprasadBavalkar,B.E.(E
& E) for giving us guidance in the electrical field. We are grateful to many people who helped us in
accomplishingourproject.

**the above acknowledgement is just an illustration example

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APPENDIX H

CONTENTS(20PT)
DECLARATION(20pt)

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Contents(20pt)

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APPENDIXI

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ListofFigures(20pt)

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ListofTables

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AbbreviationsandAcronyms

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ILLUSTRATIVEEXAMPLEBASEDONABOVEAPPENDIXH;

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APPENDIX I

LIST OF FIGURES (20PT)

Figure 3-2 pH meter

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Figure 4-8 Schematic Diagram

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Example;1

Figure Error! No text of specified style in document.-1 pH

meter

Example2;

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Figure 4-2 Schematic Diagram

Note; Hand drawn figures are not acceptable. Figures formally drafted
with Indian ink, may be included in the report.

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APPENDIX J

LIST OF TABLES
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Table 2-3 Color coding for waste containers

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Example;

TableError!Notextofspecifiedstyleindocument.1Colorcodingforwastecontainers

Color
coding
Yellow

Type of
container
Plastic bag

Red

Disinfected
container/plastic
bag
Plastic bag

Black

Blue/white
translucent

Plastic bag
Puncture proof
container

Waste category

Treatment options

Human anatomical
waste,
Animal waste,
Microbiology &biotech
waste,
Solid waste
Micro biotech waste,
Solid waste

Incineration/deep burial

Discarded medicines,
Cytotoxic drugs,
Incineration as
Chemicals
Sharp waste,
Solid waste

Disposal in secured landfills

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Autoclaving
Microwaving

Autoclaving,
Microwaving,
Destruction/shredding

APPENDIX K

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ADA

American Dental Association

BMW

Bio-Medical Waste

BMWM

Bio-Medical Waste Management

BOD

Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand

CBWTF

Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities

COD

Chemical Oxygen Demand

CPCB

Central Pollution Control Board

DO

Dissolved Oxygen

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

GNCTD

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

GPCB

Goa State Pollution Control Board

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

HP

Horse power

MoEF

Ministry of Environment and Forest

MS

Mild steel

PGIMER

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research

RBC

Rotating Biological Contactor

RPM

Rotation Per Minute

SMS

Sawai Maan Singh Hospital

UK

United Kingdom

WHO

World Health Organization

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APPENDIX L

Example1: say first equation that appears in chapter 2

F = ma

(2.1)

where
F = force, N
m = mass, kg
a = acceleration, m/s2

note;
All equations, tables and figures shall be prepared on electronic media. Each equation shall be
assigned a number, which is placed in right end of the line in parentheses.

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APPENDIX M

Writing format
1. Referencing from Book
Format: Surname, First alphabet of the first name, (the year of publication),
Title of the book(bold), publisher, edition number

sinha, S.N. (1998), reinforced concrete design ,tata McGraw-Hill, Edition 2

2. Referencing from Journal

Format: Surname, First alphabet of the first name (year of publication),
Name of the journal(bold),volume or edition, paging
Yale ,Y.Y(2008),university magazine, Volume 9,page 1-4

3. Referencing from Code of Practice

Format:. name of the code, (year of
publication), Title of the code,place of publication.

IS:456-1978, (1996), Indian Standard Code of Practice for Plain and

Reinforced Concrete, New Delhi.
4. Referencing from Internet

Format: Author/s or group name, Year of establishment of the website,Title of the article, Full
address of the website, Source of information, Date
Fibres Engineering Group, Application of synthetic fibre in civil
engineering, http:/www.uitm.edu/fka/fibre.html (4 Mac2003)

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ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

1.

Fibres Engineering Group, Application of synthetic fibre in civil

engineering, http:/www.uitm.edu/fka/fibre.html (4 Mac2003).

2.

IS:456-19,78, (1996) Indian Standard Code of Practice for Plain and

Reinforced Concrete, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.

3.
4.

sinha, S.N. (1998), reinforced concrete design ,tata McGraw-Hill, Edition

Yale ,Y.Y(2008),university magazine, Volume 9,page 1-4

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