Your
dissertation will follow the five (5) Chapter format mentioned
below:
- Statement
of your hypothesis.
-
Review of your literature.
-
Methodology.
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Analysis of the problems(s) or significant issues(s)
involved.
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Summary of your findings and your conclusions/recommendations.
Proposal
Preparation:
Chapter 1:
This would contain an introduction which includes
a statement of the problem, an overview of the study,
the significance of the study [its purpose, importance
and application(s)], how and why it is important. It
states the rationale and the scope of the study and
describes in detail what you have set out to prove or
demonstrate through the research.
Chapter
2:
This
chapter would focus on the treatment & the research
that has already been done on the topic. It would contain
a review of related literature, which might include
past research and writings and their impact on the study.
Also, the work of renowned or unknown authors, who have
written on similar subjects, has been researched with
both the negative and positive perspectives.
Chapter3:
The
method and the research plan are explained in this chapter
whereas specific tools, statistical procedures or techniques
used are described extensively. For historical methodologies
and case study, a detail of current events associated
with the review of related literature/information as
discussed in Chapter 2 is provided.
Summary of Proposal:
1. Title Page.
2. Contents.
3. First three chapters (completed).
4. References or Bibliography.
Keep in mind that your first three chapters are not
yet final. These chapters
are open to revision while the final paper is being
completed.
Final Paper:
Completion of your final paper finalizes the process
begun with the proposal by writing the last two chapters.
Chapter 4:
The Data Analysis Section: Evaluate your findings;
the factors that could limit your data, where possible
omission / errors could occur and the reliability of
your data.
Required Heading:
Data Analysis.
Present an overview of your analysis.
Chapter 5:
1. Summary, Discussion and Recommendations.
2. The results of your study are stated.
3. Also presents any significant findings directly
while states conclusions drawn.
4. Remember, the required heading should be:
Summary, Conclusions & Recommendations.
Summary
of Final Paper:
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Abstract
4. Chapters 1-5
5. References or bibliography |
