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A dissertation is an extended study of a topic agreed as appropriate for a field. It should demonstrate the student's ability to argue, to evaluate critically, to identify and work with appropriate theory method. It will be usually undertaken with the help and advice of a supervisor. Normally around 8,000 to 10,000 words.

€ A clear focus and definition of the objective

€ Matching the objective and achievements

€ Logical structure

€Clear presentation

€ Knowledge of theory/evidence

€ Involve analysis/conceptualization/critical thinking

€ Clear methodology

€ Start Early

€ Read through a few dissertation and note the good points

€ Meet your supervisor regularly and monitor your progress

€ Talk to friends, search literature/abstracts (dissertation evolves as you work)

€ Keep a notebook/diary and keep all the data and ideas together (most of the times we forget many good ideas)

€ Do not leave the printing job to the last minute

€ Plan your time

€ Think about what are your strenghts, what are you good at?

€ Your interest

€ What resource do you have?

€ Access to the necessary data

€ Investigating a topic would help your career (Career goal)

You should draw up your own dissertation schedule. Following are the example of the dissertation schedule.

Task	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4
Selection of topic	#	.	.	.
Initial literature review	#	#	#	.
Research question/hypothesis, aims and objective Methodology	.	#	#	.
.	.	.	.	.

TITLE PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ABSTRACT

A summary of the study

Introduction (aims and objectives of the study)
Research Design
Significant Findings of the study
Conclusions/Implications of the study

TABLE OF CONTENT

LIST OF TABLES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SYMBOLS ETC.

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

Introduction
Statement of problems
The aims/objectives
Research hypothesis, if any or research questions
Definitions of terms used in the study
Scope of the study
Significant of the study

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW

Review of relevant materials in the problem area
Summary of major points of views in the field of research
Researcher's critical analysis of both previous thinking and research
Relating the literature review to the problem being studied

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHDOLOGY

Description of design

Data Elicitation
The subject
The instruments (questionnaire, check lists, survey etc.)
Administration
Method of data analysis

CHAPTER IV FINDINGS

Presentation of data
Analysis of results
Discussion of results
Interpretation of results

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION

Summary of findings
Limitation of study
Implication of study
Suggestions/recommendations for further research, if any

LIST OF REFERENCES

APPENDIX

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