I also hope that you have already started or planning to start working on your dissertation. As you must be already aware, your dissertation is developed based on the plan that you have outlined in your research proposal. Within it you need to cover the following sections and requirements; Abstract Is the summary of the research paper Is the abstract adequate! What is the purpose of the research! What are its benefits and implications! What methodology was used! "sample si#e, data analysis methods and tools$ What are the results!
Chapter 1: Introduction (10%) 1200 word Is there a clear purpose and rationale for the study! Are there clear set of ob%ectives and research questions! Background This informs the reader of the problem or the situation, and the conte&t you are interested in. Rationale or the stud! What is the research issue! Why is it an issue! Why is it an issue now! What could this research shed light on! ' "benefits( implications of the study$
Research Ai"s )b%ectives, *esearch +uestions and ,ypothesis. Research ob#ecti$es )ne of the most important sections of the research proposal and the dissertation as you need to develop them properly in line with the research topic and conduct the research to achieve these The aspects that should be considered when developing ob%ectives are- o .evelopment of / ' 0 ob%ectives o )b%ectives should follow a logical sequence o 1tart with 2To3 o 4se of appropriate level specific words such as 2assess3, 2evaluate3, 2investigate3 etc. o 5inal ob%ective could be to make recommendations, or provide a solution to a problem or to make improvement(s o To detail out the ob%ectives, research questions can be included 6hapter 7- %iterature Re$iew and Conceptual &ra"ework (20%) '000 word Is the range of literature sources "covering past research findings, books, online sources etc.$ used suitable and adequate! "at least 78 9 /8 sources to underpin the study$ ,as a critical review of the literature been made! "this could produce a conceptual framework where relevant$ In doing so, students need to capture debates in the study area and also bring in their own inputs( views( insights as well. :ake a 2link3 between e&isting literature and your own research
6hapter /- Research (esign and )ethodolog! (20%) 1*00 word ,as the research design and methodology discussed! Is the approach and philosophy appropriate!
This section gives a detailed rationale( %ustification of how you achieve your research ob%ectives. ;ou are e&pected to- <$ =&plain your selection of research paradigm( philosophy, approach, strategy and methods "qualitative and quantitative techniques planned to be used$ 7$ )utline the methods of sampling "including population, sample si#e$, data capture "including data gathering methods and instruments( tools$, analysis and interpretation to be used "analysis method(s and tool(s$, and give reasons for the choice. /$ ,ighlight any limitations in the chosen methodology. 0$ .iscuss the type of ethical issues relevant for the research.
6hapter 0-Results+ Anal!sis and (iscussion , '0% '*00words ,as the data( results been accurately presented! =nsure to present the results The following requirements should be fulfilled; .ifferent techniques such as tables, diagrams and charts should be used If interviews have been used you should provide transcripts of the actual interviews in the appendices and refer to them when presenting data( results If qualitative research is used, you need to state important direct quotes within this section If a questionnaire has been used, it should be included in the appendices. Then you need to briefly e&plain the results before analysing and discussing each of them. ,as the student analysed and interpreted their findings! The following factors should be considered; 1hould avoid including mere descriptions. Instead the results should be analysed in a meaningful way in line with research ob%ectives. 1ubheadings( bullet points can be used to discuss each ob%ective separately The interpretation of the results should be backed up with own insights( input, relevant literature "to see whether you have agreed with past findings or not$ and it should also be aligned with the research ob%ectives >iterature should be pulled from literature review section ? not new literature :aking reasoned %udgments on the findings
,ence, this section needs to be addressed clearly and logically by first presenting the results, then briefly e&plaining them and then clearly analysing, discussing and interpreting each of the results obtained. At the end o the this chapter co"pare !our results with indings o pre$ious studies-
Conclusions.Reco""endation / 10% 1200 words Are conclusions reasoned! The following points should be addressed under the conclusion; @rovide a summary of the findings of data analysis Aew facts should not be included in the conclusion 1hould reflect the e&tent to which the ob%ectives are achieved The main lessons learnt from the research needs to be summarised 6andidates can also mention whether the findings add or complement the e&isting research. ,as the student given proper and valid recommendations! The following points should be considered when making recommendations; Beep recommendations short and effective The recommendations need to be valid for managerial level *ecommendations can be 1:A*T and they can be presented with an action plan "Cantt chart$ Are the limitations and future research been discussed!
0resentation / 10% ,as the student used a professional style to present the work! 5ollowing should be considered; Accurate referencing in ,arvard style Cood range of references >ack of plagiarism Accurate format and design "including headings, subheadings, paragraphs and numbering$ @roper language "including spellings and grammar$
I have also attached 7 sample dissertations for your reference. @lease also ensure that you do not copy content from these. The mark sheet for the dissertation is also attached herewith for your reference, so that you are aware of the marking criteria and the marks break down.
The ma&imum number of words for your dissertation( research pro%ect is 11+000 words-
Therefore, please ensure to meet this given word count limitation whilst incorporating the above sections in your dissertation. )nce you complete your dissertation, you can send me to review it. ,owever, as the final submission deadline is <7 th 1eptember, you need to send your completed dissertation for checking before * th 1epte"ber (dissertations will not be accepted or eedback ater this date), as then you will also have time to improve your dissertation based on the feedback. ,ope the above is clear. Bind regards, =randee