To prepare the IGNOU MSCRWEE Project, you need to follow a research + fieldwork + analysis format. This project is usually based on women’s education, empowerment, and extension work, so it should include real data and practical observations.

This format follows guidelines of Indira Gandhi National Open University.

1. What is MSCRWEE Project? 🎓

• MSCRWEE = Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy / Women’s Empowerment Extension (programme-specific)
• It is a field-based research project
• Requires:
  • Topic selection
  • Data collection
  • Analysis
  • Report writing

2. Step-by-Step Preparation 🧭

Step 1 — Select a Good Topic

Choose simple, field-based, women-focused topic.

Best topic examples:

• Women empowerment in urban slums
• Education level of working women
• Domestic violence awareness among women
• Self-help groups and women empowerment
• Health awareness among rural women
• Skill development programs for women
• Working women and family balance
• Girl child education in local area

Tip:

• Choose nearby area
• Keep sample size 30–50
• Avoid broad topics

3. Prepare Project Synopsis (First Stage) 📝

Your synopsis should include:

1. Title of study
2. Introduction
3. Objectives of study
4. Study area
5. Research methodology
6. Sample size
7. Tools (Interview schedule)
8. Expected outcome
9. References

Length: 3–5 pages

Example:
Title: “Awareness of Women Empowerment Schemes among Urban Women”

4. MSCRWEE Project Report Format 📂

Preliminary Pages

1. Title Page
2. Certificate (Guide)
3. Declaration (Student)
4. Acknowledgement
5. Table of Contents

Chapter-wise Format

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Include:

• Background of study
• Need of study
• Objectives
• Scope
• Limitations

Chapter 2 — Review of Literature

• Previous studies
• Books and research papers
• Summary

Keep short and relevant.

Chapter 3 — Research Methodology

Include:

• Type of study (survey/descriptive)
• Study area
• Sample size (30–50 women)
• Sampling method
• Data collection method
• Tools (questionnaire/interview)

Chapter 4 — Data Analysis 📊

This is most important chapter.

Include:

• Age group analysis
• Education level
• Occupation
• Income
• Awareness level
• Participation in programs

Use:

• Tables
• Pie charts
• Bar graphs

Example:
Education level:

• Illiterate – 10
• Primary – 15
• Secondary – 20
• Graduate – 5

Interpretation: Majority secondary education.

Chapter 5 — Findings and Conclusion

Write:

• Major findings
• Suggestions
• Conclusion
• Limitations

5. Data Collection Methods 👩‍💼

You can use:

• Interview
• Questionnaire
• Observation
• Case study

Collect data from:

• Housewives
• Working women
• SHG members
• Students
• Rural women

6. Sample Questionnaire (Example)

1. Age
2. Education
3. Occupation
4. Income
5. Awareness of government schemes
6. Decision making in family
7. Employment status
8. Skill training received
9. Health awareness
10. Problems faced

Keep 15–20 questions.

7. Sample Size

Minimum: 30
Ideal: 40–50 respondents

8. Formatting Rules ⚙️

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Pages: 60–80 approx
• Binding: Spiral binding

9. Supervisor / Guide 👨‍🏫

• Must be qualified
• Take signature on:
  • Certificate page
  • Approval page

10. Submission Checklist ✔️

• Guide signature
• Correct enrollment number
• Proper format
• Tables included
• Charts included
• Binding done

11. How to Score High Marks 🎯

• Choose easy topic
• Collect real data
• Use tables and charts
• Write clear findings
• Avoid copy paste
• Keep neat formatting