Service: | Full Dissertation (-6% per page) | Total: | |
Type of work: | Writing | Summary Page: | NO |
Study level: | University | Draft delivery: | NO |
Number of pages: | 18 | Outline: | Yes |
Number of sources: | 10 | Cover Page: | Yes |
Referencing style: | Harvard | Bibliography / Formatted reference list: | Yes |
Spacing: | Single | Language/sources: | UK |
The Structure and Content of the Research Project
Although all projects will be different, the following structure is a good model and will suit most
topics:
1 Abstract
2 Introduction
3 Critical review of the literature
4 Methodology and data
5 Analysis and results
6 Discussion and conclusions
7 References
8 Appendices
The project must demonstrate a sufficient mastery of the chosen field of study to merit attention by
other scholars and practitioners in the field.
The overall criteria used for assessing the project are as follows:
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• The project must be written in a readable, logical, coherent and systematic manner.
Both the structure of the project as a whole and the structure within particular chapters
must be clear.
• The project must establish clearly the main issues involved in the research investigation,
and define the key terms.
• The central integrating argument of the project must be logically developed, and display
a critical and analytical approach to the subject.
• The project must demonstrate an understanding of the relevant literature by way of a
systematic and critical evaluation the literature.
The literature review should contain the following elements:
• A rationale for the selected research topic.
• A critical review that establishes a clear understanding of the relevant body of academic
literature that relates clearly to the research question and identifies the gaps within it. In
this respect, analysis carries more weight than description.
• The identification and development of key themes within the literature reviewed.
The project discussion of the empirical analysis should include:
• Appropriate methodology, including design and choice of methods for data collection,
and analysis.
• A rationale for the research strategy and data collection method. This should include a
discussion of the limitations of the methods employed.
• An honest account of the conduct of the project, showing evidence of planning.
• A discussion that is based on an evaluation of the data gathered in relation to the
literature review and one that generates insights of wider relevance.
• A demonstration of an understanding of important links between theory, research and
practice or policy in the project.
• Evidence of learning both about the subject and about doing research as a result of
carrying out the research.
Please could you do the dissertation with only case of studies and no interviews or surveys from people please.