Here is Dissertation . 12000 words .

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 size, data analysis methods and tools)
What are the results?

Introduction (10%)

Is there a clear purpose and rationale for the study? Are there clear set of objectives and research
questions?

Background

This informs the reader of the problem or the situation, and the context you are interested in.
Rationale for the study

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 Aims, Objectives, Research Questions and Hypothesis.

Research objectives
One 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 objectives are:

o Development of 3 - 4 objectives
o Objectives should follow a logical sequence
o Start with To
o Use of appropriate level specific words such as assess, evaluate, investigate etc.
o Final objective could be to make recommendations, or provide a solution to a problem or to make
improvement/s

To detail out the objectives, research questions can be included

Literature Review and Conceptual Framework (20%)

Is the range of literature sources (covering past research findings, books, online sources etc.) used
suitable and adequate? (at least 20 30 sources to underpin the study)

Has 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.

Make a link between existing literature and your own research

Research Design and Methodology (20%)

Has the research design and methodology discussed? Is the approach and philosophy appropriate?


This section gives a detailed rationale/ justification of how you achieve your research objectives.
You are expected to:

1) Explain your selection of research paradigm/ philosophy, approach, strategy and methods
(qualitative and quantitative techniques planned to be used)

2) Outline the methods of sampling (including population, sample size), 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.

3)

Highlight any limitations in the chosen methodology.

4)

Discuss the type of ethical issues relevant for the research.

Results, Analysis and Discussion - 30%

Has the data/ results been accurately presented?

Ensure to present the results

The following requirements should be fulfilled;

Different 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 explain the results before analysing and discussing each of them.

Has the student analysed and interpreted their findings?

The following factors should be considered;


Should avoid including mere descriptions. Instead the results should be analysed in a
meaningful way in line with research objectives.

Subheadings/ bullet points can be used to discuss each objective 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 objectives

Literature should be pulled from literature review section & not new literature

Making reasoned judgments on the findings

Hence, this section needs to be addressed clearly and logically by first presenting the results, then
briefly explaining them and then clearly analysing, discussing and interpreting each of the results
obtained.

Conclusions/Recommendation 10%

Are conclusions reasoned?

The following points should be addressed under the conclusion;

Provide a summary of the findings of data analysis

New facts should not be included in the conclusion

Should reflect the extent to which the objectives are achieved

The main lessons learnt from the research needs to be summarised

Candidates can also mention whether the findings add or complement the existing research.

Has the student given proper and valid recommendations?

The following points should be considered when making recommendations;

Keep recommendations short and effective

The recommendations need to be valid for managerial level

chart)

Recommendations can be SMART and they can be presented with an action plan (Gantt

Are the limitations and future research been discussed?

Presentation 10%

Has the student used a professional style to present the work?

Following should be considered;

Accurate referencing in Harvard style

Good range of references

Lack of plagiarism

Accurate format and design (including headings, subheadings, paragraphs and numbering)

Proper language (including spellings and grammar)

I have given a dissertation mark sheet in the next document.

The maximum number of words for your dissertation/ research
project is 12,000 words.