GRADE XI ECONOMICS PROJECT (2021-22)
The students will prepare a project according to the below mentioned details.
Objectives of the project: The students will be able to:
• probe deeper into theoretical concepts learnt in class XII.
• analyze and evaluate real world economic scenarios using theoretical constructs and arguments
• demonstrate the learning of economic theory.
• follow up aspects of economics in which learners have interest.
• develop the communication skills to argue logically.
Expectations of the project work:
• The students will prepare only one project.
• The project should be of 3,500-4,000 words (excluding diagrams & graphs), preferably hand-written.
• It will be an independent, self-directed piece of study.
Scope of the project:
The students may work upon the following lines as a suggested flow chart:
• Choose a title/topic.
• Collection of the research material/data
• Organization of material/data
• Present material/ data
• Analysing the material/data for conclusion
• Draw the relevant conclusion.
• Presentation of the Project Work
Expected Checklist:
• Introduction of topic/title
• Identifying the causes, consequences and/or remedies
• Various stakeholders and effect on each of theme
• Advantages and disadvantages of situations or issues identified.
• Short-term and long-term implications of economic strategies suggested in the course
of research.
• Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data used for research work and for
presentation in the project file.
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• Presentation and writing that is succinct and coherent in project file.
• Citation of the materials referred to, in the file in footnotes, resources section, bibliography etc.
Format of the Project Report:
The work should be divided into different sections and arranged in a sequence. The typical format of
a project includes:
1. Title Page
2. Certificate from the teacher in charge [certificate of Authenticity]
3. Acknowledgement
4. Table of Contents
5. Main Content -Aim of the project, Introduction, Research Methodology.
6. Conclusion
7. Bibliography
Marking Scheme:
S. Heading Marks
No. Allotted
1. Relevance of the topic 3
2. Knowledge 6
Content/Research Work
3. Presentation Technique 3
4. Viva-voce 8
Total 20 Marks
Suggestive List of Projects: Class XI
• Effect on PPC due to various government policies
• Invisible Hand (Adam Smith)
• Opportunity Cost as an Economic Tool (taking real life situations)
• Effect of Price Change on a Substitute Good (taking prices from real life visiting local market)
• Effect on equilibrium Prices in Local Market (taking real life situation or recent news)
• Effect of Price Change on a Complementary Good (taking prices from real life visiting local market) •
Solar Energy, a Cost-Effective Comparison with Conventional Energy Sources
• Bumper Production- Boon or Bane for the Farmer
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• Any other newspaper article and its evaluation on basis of economic principles
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