...UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION BA ACCOUNTANCY BA FINANCE, INVESTMENT & RISK BA RISK MANAGEMENT Dissertation Tutors: Siobhan J White Sarah Laycock Shahid Nawaz Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction 1.1 Learning Outcomes 4 1.2 Module Structure 5 2. Research Methods 2.1 Learning Outcomes 5 2.2 Learning & Teaching Methods 6 2.3 Scheme of Work 7 2.4 Assessment 8 3. Supervision 3.1 Role of Supervisor & Student 9 3.2 Performance Monitoring 10 3.3 Issues with Supervision 10 3.4 Late Submission & Failure to Submit Dissertation 11 4. Timing 11 5. Dissertation 5.1 Preliminaries 12 5.2 Main 13 5.3 Appendices 13 5.4 Presentation 13 5.5 Plagiarism 14 6. Sequence of Events 6.1 The Choice of Subject Area & Initial Aim 15 6.2 Allocation of Dissertation Supervisor 15 6.3 Introduction: Identification of Aim, Objectives & Research Plan 16 6.4 Literature Review 16 6.5 Methodology & Data 18 6.6 Analysis & Results 18 6.7 Conclusions & Recommendations 19 6.8 Preparation of the Dissertation 19 7....
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...2006/07 NB. Where the text above is in [square brackets] you should replace them with your own details. Coursework Assignment Sheet Before binding you must include a fully completed Coursework Assignment Sheet; which should appear immediately after the Title Page. Acknowledgements This should list assistance given in the production of your Dissertation both inside and outside of the University; e.g. by your Dissertation Supervisor, other Academic Staff, Organisations, and other individuals. NB. Whilst family, partners and friends may have been generally very supportive this is NOT the place to record that support. Abstract This must be no more than ONE Page in length; and include the purpose, methodology, findings and main conclusions of your Dissertation. NB. It should allow a busy reader to assess the value of this Document in the minimum of time; i.e. like the flyleaf of a book. Contents Your Dissertation must include an accurate Contents Page. NB. A busy reader may not want to read your entire Dissertation; so make it easy for them to find what they do want to read. List of Tables & Figures The order in which these should be presented is: Charts, Figures, Maps, Tables & Photographs. The numbering convention for the above is the Chapter number followed by the number in the sequence next; e.g.: Chart 1.4 (i.e. the 4th Chart in the 1st Chapter) Fig 3.2 (i.e. the 2nd Figure in...
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...The Interplay of Diversity Training and Diversity Beliefs on Team Creativity in Nationality Diverse Teams by Astrid C. Homan, Claudia Buengeler, Robert A. Eckhoff, Wendy P. van Ginkel and Sven C. Voelpel. The journal puts forth the following research question; Does diversity training increase team creativity reflecting in better team cohesion and effectiveness but only for teams with less positive beliefs of diversity. The method in which the research is conducted is through a qualitative study whereas diversity beliefs questionnaires (online) were completed by 192 participants of 41 different nationalities. All of the participants were undergraduate students who were enrolled in an international university located in Germany. One of the gaps in the study was that the study failed to understand the long term effects of diversity training along with addressing the effects of it on individuals who have not been previously exposed to diverse conditions or diverse individuals. Additionally, the diversity training was only conducted for persons within an academic setting and may suggest that people outside of academia would respond much differently to diversity training. The findings of the research suggest and support the idea that a lack of diversity in organizations may be a liability and that providing diversity training to teams and organizations with a little or no diversity can achieve positive results but at the same time, may result in a reduction of creative performance...
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...Operational Road Map for Dissertation (MBA IV & BBA VI SEM & B Com IIIyr) Steps to be followed • Identification of specialized subject in each stream ▪ Faculty list Students are allocated to the Faculty Engaged in teaching MBA ▪ Student list • Interactive lecture to all students of IV Sem on Steps for Dissertation (Seminar hall): To be announced later Date deadlines for Students |S.N |Particulars |Dates | |1 |Dissertation Topic |10th December, 2012 | |2 |Synopsis (Proposal including chapters outline) |20th December, 2012 | |3 |Research Methodology |10th January, 2013 | |4 |Data Collection & Literature review |20th January, 2013 | |5 |Data Analysis |5th February, 2013 | |6 |Result & Discussion |20th February, 2013 | |7 |Submission of draft Report ...
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...DISSERTATION PLANNING The Hypothesis ← This is a premise based on observation of known facts, which can be tested. ← Your dissertation subject must have a hypothesis, ie you must set out to prove a statement is true. Aims and objectives ← Clearly identify the aims of your dissertation. ← List the objectives that you must meet to achieve your aims. ← Keep this list with you at all times when writing the dissertation. Time scales ← Collecting primary data can be very time consuming. ← Reading is a major aspect of your dissertation. ← Planning and structuring are key to your successful completion. Structure ← There is a formal layout for dissertations. Some departments may vary in their requirements. Check with your course tutor. ← Follow the structure closely. ← Within each section, plan how you will present your material. ← Use sub-headings to identify the flow of your argument and the representation of your data. ← You can always remove the sub-headings later. ← If you are told your structure can be less formal, beware! You have a much more difficult task on your hand. 10,000 words without an element of formality requires serious navigation tools. Focus & Presentation ← It is very easy to lose focus with such a major work. ← Every part of your dissertation must address the hypothesis. ← Students are inclined to pay attention to neatly laid out material, but ← Will fail to correct spellings and punctuation errors. ...
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...London MK7227 – Postgraduate Dissertation- Assessment Guide Summary This is individual work.Research proposal: 1,500 words (formative) | | Word count: 14,000 words(excluding abstract, appendices and reference list, and the work can be 10% over or under this word limit) | | | | Learning Outcomes Evidenced by this project: 1. Explain the economic, cultural, institutional and political context of the research undertaken. 2. Articulate and justify the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the research undertaken. 3. Identify issues concerning the conduct of research undertaken such as ethics and data protection. 4. Structure a research proposal. 5. Review literature critically. 6. Identify appropriate theoretical frameworks. 7. Evaluate alternative perspectives in undertaking research. 8. Devise and apply appropriate methods for data collection and analysis. 9. Identify the theoretical, methodological and practical implications arising from research findings. 10. Write research findings for diverse audiences and contexts. 11. Choose a researchable topic. 12. Apply digital technologies in research. 13. Devise a timetable and manage time to completion. ------------------------------------------------- Submission procedure: ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The submission of the dissertation will be 100% electronic. Students...
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...literature was written. The problem which will be studied really needs to be an actual problem, an actual situation that is affecting the organization/institution. The problem must be supported by documentation. * How the problem evolved over time * What is the context of the problem Problem statement ( the heart of the dissertation) * The problem * The need * The “fit” within existing research * The potential significance; and * The research approach Purpose of the study ( This is where the candidate writes clearly and succinctly the focus and intentions of this current research effort. All previous writing funnels to this specific statement. Give support to the worthiness of the study Have a clear understanding of the essential goals or products of the dissertation See a clear interrelationship among the problem statement the background and essential literature and the statement of the purpose. What are you trying to accomplish? The purpose of the study is to evaluate abc at xyz. There may be several sub goals of the dissertation stated along with the purpose. Research questions : drive the methodology of...
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...Introduction This guide has been created to assist my graduate students in thinking through the many aspects of crafting, implementing and defending a thesis or dissertation. It is my attempt to share some of the many ideas that have surfaced over the past few years that definitely make the task of finishing a graduate degree so much easier. (This Guide is a companion to the Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal.) Usually a guide of this nature focuses on the actual implementation of the research. This is not the focus of this guide. Instead of examining such aspects as identifying appropriate sample size, field testing the instrument and selecting appropriate statistical tests, this guide looks at many of the quasi-political aspects of the process. Such topics as how to select a supportive committee, making a compelling presentation of your research outcomes and strategies for actually getting the paper written are discussed. Of course, many of the ideas that are presented can be used successfully by other graduate students studying under the guidance of other advisers and from many different disciplines. However, the use of this guide carries no guarantee - implied or otherwise. When in doubt check with your adviser. Probably the best advice to start with is the idea of not trying to do your research entirely by yourself. Do it in conjunction with your adviser. Seek out his/her input and assistance. Stay in touch with your adviser so that both of you know what's happening...
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...UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION INTRODUCTION The undergraduate dissertations are special reports to be prepared and presented by final year students. It is expected that they will have the following three elements: 1. Preliminary material; 2. Text; and 3. References. Preliminary material This should have the following: * The spine * Outside cover/Title page * Declaration * Acknowledgement[It is unconventional to acknowledge God or Allah or any supernatural powers in documents of this nature] * Dedication(optional) * Table of contents * List of Tables * List of figures & illustrations; List of Acronyms/Abbreviations; and * List of Appendices/Annexes MAIN TEXT Figures, Plates and Tables In the text, all figures, plates and tables must be titled boldly. Each of them should be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text (e.g. Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc). It is preferable to place titles of figures and tables at the top and plates at the bottom. All titles should be bolded. Paragraphing The first line on each paragraph should be indented. The text should be justified format Block paragraphing (spacing) is not accepted. The recommended standard bibliographic format for all theses & dissertations should be the American Psychological Association (APA) style. [However, Faculties/Departments may opt for other formats, provided that these are communicated to the Board of Graduate Studies] Line spacing/font All theses/dissertations should...
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...RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Objective : a) To guide a student in preparing his/her synopsis b) Scheduling of research c) Types of research data needed Introduction: This is an important note; you are encouraged to read it thoroughly. The purpose of offering the UOW students the Research Methodology lesson is to help students to complete their dissertation. It addresses many of the concerns that students have, and provides answers to many of the frequently asked questions about the final year dissertation. The main objective of the dissertation is to provide an opportunity for students to undertake a major academic piece of work. It also enables students to investigate an area of business, which interest them, in a detailed rigorous way. When students start their dissertation they need to make clear in what academic subject area they intend to work. As your degree is Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Administration majoring in Marketing, you are excepted to look from the marketing perspective. Example, the development of a new product at ICI could be investigated from a marketing perspective, looking at branding issues. The final dissertation must be of an appropriate standard for a University of Wales Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Administration (Marketing) Degree .To achieve this : a) the aims of the investigation should be clearly specified b) the investigation should review, assess and draw on relevant...
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...academic journals and contains original research results or reviews existing results * Term paper, written by high school or college students * Thesis or dissertation, a document submitted in support of a candidature for a degree or professional qualification, presenting the author's research and findings A thesis or dissertation[1] is a document submitted in support of candidature for anacademic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.[2] In some contexts, the word "thesis" or a cognate is used for part of abachelor's or master's course, while "dissertation" is normally applied to a doctorate, while in others, the reverse is true.[3] Dissertations and theses may be considered asgrey literature. The word dissertation can at times be used to describe a treatise without relation to obtaining an academic degree. The term thesis is also used to refer to the general claim of an essay or similar work. ------------------------------------------------- Etymology[edit] The term "thesis" comes from the Greek θέσις, meaning "something put forth", and refers to an intellectual proposition. "Dissertation" comes from the Latin dissertātiō, meaning "path". ------------------------------------------------- Structure and presentation style[edit] Structure[edit] A thesis (or dissertation) may be arranged as a thesis by publication or a monograph, with or without appended papers respectively. An ordinary monograph has a title page, an abstract...
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...Here you are assured of an ideal homework that meets all your specifications and it is this facor that has eared us the trust of thousands of studens in universities all over the world seeking homework help. Homework writing service: Dissertation writing service: When the going gets tough, buy custom dissertation online from research paper experts Phew! Finally, you have completed your coursework and now must write a dissertation? Unless you have written a multitude of formal research papers before this is not going to be amusing. Even to the best of us, writing a dissertation to completion is never a walk in the park. Far from the simple tasks of essay writing or even writing a term paper, the exercise is going to be draining, time consuming, and, if not well prepared or not sure of how to conduct research, analyze data, and present findings, one to forget quickly. There is no two ways about this. Writing a dissertation amounts to completely new exercise, as you now must embark on a broad independent project of research and documenting findings scientifically in your sphere of interest. In other words, presenting original dissertation marks the stage of transition from a student to a scholar. Rest we forget; the complete dissertation must be defended at a panel of...
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...Research methods tutorials -MSc Management (Gen) Tutorial 1 This tutorial has been adapted from John Biggam (2011) Succeeding with your Master’s Dissertation: A step-by-step handbook, 2nd Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill OUP. The aim of this session is to learn how to formulate your research aim and objectives which you will explicitly address in your research proposal. Research aim Example 1: e-learning Supposing you want to choose e-learning as the subject of your dissertation, however, you cannot do a dissertation on the general subject of e-learning – your proposal must be focused on its specific aspect. One way of narrowing your topic down is by investigating ‘how academic staff are prepared to cope with e-learning in the university environment’. Even when you have focused on one particular aspect, you cannot just pluck your research focus out of thin air. You need to do some background reading to answer the questions: Why do you want to study this area? What evidence is there that it is an area worthy of study? For example – there could be conflicting reports on the progress of e-learning in the universities. So if you decide to focus on an investigation of how academic staff are being prepared to cope with the challenge of e-learning in the university environment, you need to identify your overall research aim and the specific objectives that you are required to meet...
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...final mark). No late submissions will be accepted 1) Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student should achieve the following outcomes: • • • • Research, structure and write a formal academic article. Formulate an appropriate research question Apply an appropriate methodology to a specific topic Research, acquire and present in digital format a specialised knowledge of an aspect or area of African discourse or aesthetics, whether historical or contemporary. • • • Apply knowledge of history and/or theory to the chosen topic and evaluate contemporary relevance Identify and evaluate a specific case study that illuminates an aspect of African discourse or African aesthetics. Be able to explain, interpret and apply key terminologies, concepts, principles and theories in the development of a logical argument • • Formulate findings and interpretations into a sound, logical argument Support opinions and statements using authoritative sources and the correct Harvard method 2) Scope For the third and final year of History of Graphic Design you will be required to research, compile and complete a research article of between 30 and 35 pages. The topic of the dissertation is African Discourse and aesthetics and/or Corporate Identity and Branding. Students are encouraged to pursue an area that interests them, and emphasis may differ depending on the individual....
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...03-Bloomberg-45467.qxd 12/26/2007 11:52 AM Page 65 CHAPTER 3 Presenting Methodology and Research Approach OVERVIEW Chapter 3 of the dissertation presents the research design and the specific procedures used in conducting your study. A research design includes various interrelated elements that reflect its sequential nature. This chapter is intended to show the reader that you have an understanding of the methodological implications of the choices you made and, in particular, that you have thought carefully about the links between your study’s purpose and research questions and the research approach and research methods that you have selected. Note that in the proposal’s chapter 3, you project what you will do based on what you know about the particular methods used in qualitative research, in general, and in your tradition or genre, in particular; hence, it is written in future tense. In the dissertation’s chapter 3, you report on what you have already done. You write after the fact; hence, you write in past tense. As such, many of the sections of chapter 3 can be written only after you have actually conducted your study (i.e., collected, analyzed, and synthesized your data). To write this chapter, you need to conduct literature reviews on the methodological issues involved in qualitative research design. You need to show the reader that you (a) have knowledge of the current issues and discourse, and (b) can relate your study...
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