IGNOU MAWGS Project (MWGP-101): Guidelines, Synopsis Format, Guide Eligibility and Submission

MWGP-101 is the project work of the IGNOU MA in Women’s and Gender Studies (MAWGS). It is an 8-credit course placed in the second year of the programme. The work usually runs in two parts: a synopsis that is approved first, and then the project report based on that approved synopsis.

The MWGP-101 journey at a glance

Most learners move through the nine steps below. The green tag shows where HelpBooks supports you. Forms, dates and addresses can change, so match each step with your current project guideline.

1. 1
   Choose a topicNarrow, linked to women’s and gender studies, and possible to study in your area or community.HelpBooks: 5–6 topic options for you
2. 2
   Find an eligible guideCheck who can supervise the project in your programme guideline.HelpBooks: eligibility check
3. 3
   Prepare the synopsis and proformaTopic, objectives, methodology and the signed forms your guideline asks for.HelpBooks: synopsis drafted with you
4. 4
   Submit for approvalSend it to the office or portal named in your guideline. Keep a full copy.HelpBooks: final check before submitting
5. 5
   Approval or returnIf the synopsis is returned, revise it using the comments and send it again.HelpBooks: revision support

6. 6
   Collect data and write the reportInterviews, survey or text-based work, and chapters built on the approved synopsis.HelpBooks: full report support
7. 7
   Attach the approved synopsis and certificateAdd the approved synopsis, originality certificate and fee receipt if your guideline asks for them.HelpBooks: attachment checklist
8. 8
   Submit the reportUse the address or online portal given in your current guideline.HelpBooks: address and envelope check
9. 9
   Evaluation and resultMarks are declared after IGNOU evaluates the project.HelpBooks: support till marks

MWGP-101 at a glance

Figures are taken from the IGNOU programme page for MAWGS. IGNOU revises its guidelines from time to time, so check the latest project guide before you begin.

Who can be your MWGP-101 guide?

The guide eligibility for this project is set in the official project guideline, and we have not quoted it here because it may change. In IGNOU projects the guide is normally a qualified academic or an experienced professional in the subject, and the guide’s signed bio-data goes with the synopsis. Read the eligibility paragraph in your guideline first. If you are not sure whether your choice qualifies, HelpBooks mentors will check it against the guideline with you before you post anything.

Choosing an MAWGS project topic

A good MWGP-101 topic is narrow, tied to one place or group, and linked to the courses you have studied. Areas that work well:

• Women in political processes: women representatives in local bodies and their experience of office
• Women and the economy: self-help groups, home-based work or women’s access to credit in one area
• Gender and social structure: family, caste or community norms that shape women’s choices
• Gender and life narratives: life stories of women in a profession, village or community
• Gender, media and arts: representation of women in a film, serial, advertisement or song

If you work with an NGO, school, health centre or local office, a topic linked to your own work makes data collection easier. Take care with consent and privacy when you interview women about personal experiences. This is the first thing our mentors check when they suggest topics.

MWGP-101 synopsis format

The exact headings and the proforma are given in the project guideline, so follow that document. A project synopsis in IGNOU normally covers these points:

• Title and introduction to the problem
• Rationale and objectives
• Review of literature
• Research methodology: study area, sample, tools and analysis methods
• Expected outcomes and limitations

The proforma and the guide’s details must be filled and signed as the guideline asks. Do not start the full report before the synopsis is approved.

MWGP-101 report structure

After approval, the report is built on the same topic, objectives, sample and study area. A usual chapter plan is:

• Introduction
• Review of literature
• Research methodology
• Analysis and discussion, with each table or quotation followed by its interpretation
• Findings, conclusion and suggestions
• References and annexures such as the interview schedule or questionnaire

Check your guideline for the required length, referencing style and the documents to bind in, which usually include the approved synopsis and an originality certificate.

Why MWGP-101 proposals and reports come back

• Forms not signed or dated by the student or the guide
• Guide who does not meet the eligibility in the guideline
• Topic too wide, or not related to women’s and gender studies
• Objectives that the methodology cannot answer
• Report that changes the topic, sample or study area from the approved synopsis
• Approved synopsis or certificate missing from the bound copy
• Copied literature review or theory
• Submission sent to the wrong office

If your synopsis is returned: revise it using the evaluator’s comments and resubmit as your guideline directs, quoting your synopsis number if one was given. Our mentors can rework a returned synopsis using the evaluator’s comments.

How HelpBooks mentors MAWGS learners

Most learners who reach us have one of three problems: they cannot settle on a topic, their synopsis has come back once, or they have approval but do not know how to turn data into a full report. Our mentors stay with you through the whole MWGP-101 journey:

• 5–6 workable topic options based on your work, community and city, to discuss with your guide
• Synopsis drafted with you in the format your guideline asks for, with the proforma checked line by line
• Help with revisions if the evaluator returns your synopsis
• After approval, support in building the full report on your approved synopsis, with original writing, your own study data and a plagiarism check
• A final check of the certificate, attachments and envelope before you submit
• Support until your result is declared, including any changes the evaluator asks for

Starting MWGP-101 or stuck midway? WhatsApp us on 8800002552 with your stage, and we will tell you the next step. You can also read our step-by-step IGNOU project guide.

Common questions

Is MWGP-101 compulsory?
It is the project work of the MAWGS programme and carries 8 credits, so it is part of the degree structure.

Which year is MWGP-101 in?
The IGNOU programme page places it in the second year.

Can I choose a guide from my workplace?
That depends on the eligibility rules in your programme guideline. Share your guide’s qualification and experience with us and we will check it.

Is there a viva for MWGP-101?
Please check your programme guideline for this. Either way, know your own report well.

Can HelpBooks help if I have already started?
Yes. Many learners come to us after a returned synopsis or with approval in hand. Share what you have, and we pick up from that stage.

HelpBooks is an independent academic support service and is not affiliated with IGNOU. Details on this page are based on the IGNOU programme page for MAWGS; always follow the latest official guideline and your guide’s instructions.