Your
dissertation will follow the five (5) Chapter
format mentioned below:
- Statement
of your hypothesis.
-
Review of your literature.
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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
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