Dissertation requirement

DISSERTATION REQUIREMENT (80 – 120 pages = 15,000 to 20,000 words))
Abstract: ~800 words (2 pages ) – for result, problem, method etc
1.         Introduction: 4000-5000 words (10 – 12 pages)
2.         Literature review ~ 4000 words (10 pages)
3.         Research Methodology: 2000 words (5 pages)
4.         Presentation & analysis of results: 3200 words (8 pages)
5.         Discussion of results: 3200 words (8 pages)
6.         Conclusions & recommendations: 2400 – 3200 words (6-8 pages)

 

Remarks: ~400 words per page

Reference for Dissertation: 80 – 100

 

OUTLINE AND STRUCTURE

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.          Acknowledgement

II.        Abstract (Executive Summary)

III.       Dissertation (Chapter 1 to 8)

IV.       Bibliography / Reference

V.         Appendix

 

Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1       Company Background

1.2       Research Purpose

1.3       Existing Problems

 

Chapter 2  – LITERATURE REVIEW

Conceptual context

-          Relationship to previous work (Literature review)

Review relevant literature on the research already conducted in the field

Hypothesis / detailed research question

The question must be based on the hypothesis

-          Research questions / hypotheses

 

Chapter 3  – RESEARCH DESIGN

3.1       Introduction

3.2       Reasons of the Choice

3.3       Limitation of the Choice

 

Chapter 4  – METHODOLOGY DESCRIPTION

4.1      Introduction

4.2       Analysis

4.3       Methodology

- Interviews and/or Questionnaires

 

Remarks:

-          by deductive or inductive approach (scenitifical or sociological)

-          DEDUCTIVE APPROACH - Research projects you will use the literature to help you to identify theories and ideas that you will test using data

-          This approach is called a deductive approach in which you develop a conceptual or theoretical framework, which you then test using data 

-          If its deductive approach then discuss sampling / population issues, whether qualitative or quantitative, how to measure etc.

-          INDUCTIVE APPROACH - Research projects you will be planning to explore your data and to develop theories from them that you will subsequently relate to the literature

-          This approach is called an inductive approach as you do not start with any predetermined theories or conceptual frameworks

-          The inductive approach cannot be taken without a competent knowledge of your subject area

-          There is no need to review all the literature before collecting your data

-          You do not want your own ideas to be drowned out by the ideas in the literature

-          If your analysis is effective, new findings and theories will emerge that neither you nor anyone else has thought about

 

Chapter 5  – APPLICATION OF METHODOGY

5.1       Introduction

5.2       Application

 

Chapter 6  – DISCUSSION & IMPLICATION

6.1       Interpretation of result

                        6.1.1 – retention strategies

6.2       Implication for management practice

6.3       Limitation of the Study

6.4       Implication for further research

 

Chapter 7  –  RECOMMENDATION & ACTION PLAN

7.1       Introduction

7.2       Building motivation and organizational commitment

7.3       Establishing appropriate work environment

7.4       Outcome – Management of Change

 

Chapter 8  –  SELF-CRITCISM & CONCLUSION

 

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