Everything you must know about Class 11 Economics Project

Overview: The project work holds a weightage of 20 marks in class 11 exams. Hence, you must know the marking scheme, topics and guidelines to score 20/20 on the exam. The article will give you complete insights into securing 20 marks in your class 11 economics project. 

For securing 100/100 in the Economics exam, class 11 Economics project work plays an important role. Choosing the right project topic will help you gather information easily, write well, and prepare for Viva Voce questions. Find details about the following:

• Project instructions & word limit
• Expected checklist for Economics project class 11 statistics file

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Instructions for Class 11 Economics Project

Project work plays an essential role in the Class 11 Economics Syllabus. It carries 20 marks and must be given equal attention to score full marks.

You may view project work as a burden, but it carries 20 marks and, if not prepared well, will affect your overall score in the exam. 

The essential points to keep in mind while preparing the project are: 

• The project should be 3,500-4,000 words, excluding diagrams and graphs
• You must handwrite the project document.
• The project should be an independent, self-directed piece of study.
• The project ‘must’ be unique, i.e. 50-60% different from other projects.

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How to Create a Class 11 Economics Project File?

For the Theory exam, solving Class 11 Economics Sample Papers will help you know the paper's difficulty level and the type of questions asked in the exam. However, for the project work, you must ask for help from your teacher and look at the projects prepared by passed-out students. 

Refer to the following points while creating a file for the project: 

• Choose a title/topic from the class 11 Economics project PDF that matches your interest.
• Collect the required research material/data.
• Organize the collected data.
• Short-term and long-term implications of economic strategies suggested in the course of research
• Ensure Validity, reliability, appropriateness and relevance of data
• Remember to use citations of the materials in the file in the footnotes, resources section, bibliography, etc.
• Present and write in a short and well-organized manner in the project file.

Marking Scheme of Class 11 Economics Project

The table below shows the marking scheme of the Economics project of class 12.

Heading	Marks Allotted
Relevance of the topic	3
Knowledge Content/Research Work	6
Presentation Technique	3
Viva-voce	8
Total	20

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Suggested List of Class 11 Economics Project Topics

Here's a list of a few sample topics for class 11 Economics project work: 

1. Effect on PPC due to various government policies
2. Opportunity Cost as an Economic Tool
3. Effect on Equilibrium Prices in Local Market
4. Solar Energy, a Cost-Effective Comparison with Conventional Energy Sources
5. Any other newspaper article and its evaluation based on economic principles
6. Invisible Hand (Adam Smith)
7. Effect of Price Change on a Substitute Good (taking prices from real life visiting local market)
8. Effect of Price Change on a Complementary Good (taking prices from real life visiting local market)
9. Bumper Production- Boon or Bane for the Farmer
10. Any other topic

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Objectives of Class 11 Economics Project

The objectives are: 

• Probe deeper into theoretical concepts learnt in classes XI and XII.
• Analyse 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 an interest.
• Develop the communication skills to argue logically. 

Key Takeaways 

• Choose a topic aligned with the syllabus and your interests.
• Gather comprehensive data and information for your project.
• Present information in a clear and organized manner.
• Use appropriate charts, graphs, and tables for effective presentation.
• Consult teachers and experts for valuable feedback.