...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 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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...Research Proposal on HIV Posted at: February 9, 2010 under: Sample Research Proposals by admin @ 7:04 am Problem Twenty years ago, the subject of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), which has been found to be the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), would not have been the topic of a major and serious worldwide catastrophe. Twenty years ago, people were not phased by the effects that would be caused by this ever so populating disease, and no one would have ever realized that this disease would not be curable or helped without expensive medicine. Like a simple exponential growth equation, the AIDS virus has increased victim numbers by about forty million all over the world. AIDS has also shown that it is not discriminating; it has infected all races and all heritages. The AIDS crisis extends far beyond its death toll, because more than seventy percent of the thirty-six million people with HIV/AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa. Last year alone, the disease killed 1.5 million people in Africa. One third of these victims are between the ages of ten and twenty-four. The disease has been described as a development crisis; it is profoundly disrupting the economic and social bases of families and entire nations at a rate of infection at 16,000 per day. Without immediate action, AIDS will surpass the effect of the Black Plague that killed forty million people in the late fourteenth century. It is estimated that only ten percent of the death that this disease...
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...Sample Dissertation Proposal 1 Sample Dissertation Proposal: “The perspectives of using online marketing research” Name Goes Here: Name of University Here: www.mastersthesiswriting.com Sample Dissertation Proposal 0.0. Introduction 2 The evolution of the internet is perhaps the most bewildering and comprehensive enhancement of information technologies that has been witnessed in the past decade. The internet has restructured the way people communicate, both on a personal and professional level. For instance, the social web has taken over Advertising, Marketing, promotion, Public Relations, Customer Service and novel conduits and tools. Information obtained from this research will be significant in shaping the success of new online research products and services. Most online research consumers spring from the professional division; as a result, prices of quality online research tend to be a bit on the high side. This attracts the attention of companies to consumers in the personal or normal consumer segment. It is anticipated that online research should target both segments (professional and personal) with the price factor in mind and this research will determine whether this is a veritable fact or not (Chisnall 186). 1.0. Research objectives The following research objectives have been identified: 1.1. To identify the right tools, methods and opportunities of marketing research online 1.2. To explore the internal and external characteristics...
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...MNUALLL/301/0/2013 Tutorial Letter 101/0/2013 General tutorial letter for proposal, dissertation and thesis writing MNUALLL Year module Department of Health Studies IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. Note: Copyright pertaining to Mouton (2006) has been ceded to Unisa CONTENTS Page 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3.1 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 2 WELCOME ................................................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 1: BEING REGISTERED FOR THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL MODULE (RPM) .... 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 7 Application .................................................................................................................................... 7 Registration for Research Proposal Module (RPM) ...................................................................... 7 Registration................................................................................................................................... 8 Appointment of supervisor ............................................................................................................ 8 Guidelines for writing a proposal ...............................................................................................
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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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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL Title Of Dissertation : Impact of the Digital Cinema in the INDIAN CINE INDUSTRY. Aims of the Dissertation : To investigate the current trends of digital cinema in Indian Cine Industry. To demonstrate the latest standards used in the digital cinema globally. To compare and contrast the modern digital cinema with previous methods used in the cinema industy. Background of the Dissertation : Indian Cinema Industry is currently one of the largest producer of films in the world wide in terms of ticket sales and no. of films produced. In recent years , there has been tremendous increase in the establishment of digital cinema due to latest technology and commercial institutions of film making. Possibly promoted by recent global business trends , more and more large business cine companies are providing their own production services. If we take past 5 to 10 years back , it is very hard to bring the movies into cinema theatres due to insufficient availability of technology. It is the intention of this dissertation to examine impact on Indian cine industry approach to the implementation of digital cinema. Relationship to Previous Work : One of the multinational Company dealing with digital cinema was by Cineworld where internal management of all the movies was modifying into the new mode of digital phenomenon. Over the years , no. of movies have developed and release which shows the clear understanding of new digital cinema. It...
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...skills to help them establish successful careers as productive researchers, scientists and scholars at leading universities and research institutes as well as industrial or business organizations. Both the technical aspects and the organizational impact of information management are stressed. The PhD in MIS provides students with: • An interdisciplinary business understanding of how technology can affect an organization’s behavior, structure, and function • A thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of the design, development, use and application of information and communication technologies in an organizational setting • Original knowledge in IS research Our Faculty Applicants are advised to review the specific research interests of faculty in each area so they may become familiar with the range and scope of research activity and identify a potential adviser within the specialization or combined areas of study. For more information on faculty research, visit go.uic.edu/PhDMIS. NSF IGERT DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRONIC SECURITY AND PRIVACY The UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business invites applications for a new interdisciplinary PhD concentration in electronic security and privacy. Candidates will apply for a PhD in MIS or other areas, mentioning their interest in digital security and privacy. The goal is to advance interdisciplinary research that will support three values: • • • Promoting an individual’s right to privacy Preventing users and communities from harm...
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...THESES AND DISSERTATIONS Research and Graduate Studies Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 78363 (361) 593-2808 SPRING 2011 COPYRIGHT PRIVILEGES BELONG TO RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES Reproduction of this THESIS MANUAL requires the written permission of the Graduate Dean. FOREWORD The nature of a research study should be one in which the investigation leads to new knowledge or enhancement of existing knowledge in the student's field of study, either through acquisition of new data or re-examination and interpretation of existing data. At the graduate level, all students should learn how new knowledge is created, how experimentation and discovery are carried out, and how to think, act and perform independently in their discipline. Depending upon the degree to which the discipline has an applied orientation, the student can demonstrate mastery of the discipline through means such as research papers, literature reviews, artistic performances, oral/written presentations or case studies. The doctoral dissertation is viewed in academia as the ultimate model of documentation of the student's research. The characteristics of dissertation research include the theoretical background, description of the problem, the method which was used to solve the problem, interpretation of results and explanation of their significance. The student is expected to produce a product of excellent quality which reflects the originality of the research. The dissertation should be...
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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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...normally the “prospectus” that a committee approves before the “proposal” to start research is approved. After the prospectus is approved, some of the review of literature may be moved into Chapter 2, which then becomes part of the proposal to do research. Chapter 1 is the engine that drives the rest of the document, and it must be a complete empirical argument as is found in courts of law. It should be filled with proofs throughout. It is not a creative writing project in a creative writing class; hence, once a word or phrase is established in Chapter 1, use the same word or phrase throughout the dissertation. The content is normally stylized into five chapters, repetitive in some sections from dissertation to dissertation. A lengthy dissertation may have more than five chapters, but regardless, most universities limit the total number of pages to 350 due to microfilming and binding considerations in libraries in those institutions requiring hard copies. Use plenty of transitional words and sentences from one section to another, as well as subheadings, which allow the reader to follow the writer’s train of thought. Following is an outline of the content of the empirical argument of Chapter 1. Universities often arrange the content in a different order, but the subject matter is the same in all dissertations because it is an empirical “opening statement” as might be found in a court of law. (Note that a dissertation could also be five pages of text and 50 pages of pictures...
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... The Problem of the Problem 46 Problem Statement 47 Related Research 49 What to Include 50 Search Strategies and Information Sources 52 Use of the Internet and World Wide Web 52 Research Strategies before the Internet 54 Relevant Information Sources Appropriate to Successively Specific Stages of Problem Definition 58 Save Steps and Time with Your Computer-An Example 58 Quanti ta tive Literature Summa ries 62 Questions, Hypotheses, or Models? 64 Descriptions of Where to Look and Questions 65 Hypotheses 66 Models 67 Worksheet 4.1: Characteristics of a Good Research Topic 69 Worksheet 4.2: What to Look for in Reviewing Literature for a Dissertation 71 Worksheet 4.3: Characteristics of a Good Proposal Problem Statement 73 Your first task is to describe your problem in terms so enticing as to make the re viewer eager to examine the rest of your proposal. This job falls especially to the introduction and initial problem statement, but is shared with two other sections described in this chapter, the literature review and the questions, hy potheses, and models sections. The introductory section typically develops un derstanding of the problem by describing its significance in relation to the large, important problems already of concern to the reviewer and by showing the problem in the perspective of the field in which it is embedded. Thls leads into a section on related research (the literature review), which further develops problem understanding...
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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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...RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL A. Research Proposal Student Name: HOANG THI LUYEN Student ID: 1427723 Working Title/Provisional Topic Title: Sustainable supply chain management in recycling industry: A case study of Lavergne Group in Canada. 1. Aims/objectives/Research Questions: 1.1. Research aims The aim of this study is to evaluate the problems associated with securing a reliable and cost effective sustainable supply chain in the recycling industry and elements of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM). Recycling is a relatively new industry and the amount of recycling in countries varies significantly based on Political, Industry and Community issues. Academic and corporate awareness of sustainable supply chain and logistics issues has increased significantly in recent years (Seuring and Muller, 2008). Whilst demand for recycled raw materials is consistently increasing, the prerequisites for establishing a reliable supply chain are complex. Without a reliable and cost effective supply chain, manufacturers will avoid the use of recycled materials and instead choose less environmentally friendly virgin materials. Regardless of the reason for a company going ‘Green’ and looking for sustainability, there are key market drivers and requirements for such goals to be successful. This paper will examine the key supply chain factors that are required to optimise ...
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