Dear student,

Trust you are keeping well.

I also hope that you have already started or planning to start working on your dissertation.
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 si#e, data analysis methods and
tools$
What are the results!

Chapter 1: Introduction (10%) 1200 word
Is there a clear purpose and rationale for the study! Are there clear set of ob%ectives and
research questions!
Background
This informs the reader of the problem or the situation, and the conte&t you are interested
in.
Rationale or the stud!
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 Ai"s
)b%ectives, *esearch +uestions and ,ypothesis.
Research ob#ecti$es
)ne of the most important sections of the research proposal and the
dissertation as you need to develop them properly in line with the research
topic and conduct the research to achieve these
The aspects that should be considered when developing ob%ectives are-
o .evelopment of / ' 0 ob%ectives
o )b%ectives should follow a logical sequence
o 1tart with 2To3
o 4se of appropriate level specific words such as 2assess3, 2evaluate3,
2investigate3 etc.
o 5inal ob%ective could be to make recommendations, or provide a solution
to a problem or to make improvement(s
o To detail out the ob%ectives, research questions can be included
6hapter 7- %iterature Re$iew and Conceptual &ra"ework (20%) '000
word
Is the range of literature sources "covering past research findings,
books, online sources etc.$ used suitable and adequate! "at least 78 9 /8
sources to underpin the study$
,as 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.
:ake a 2link3 between e&isting literature and your own research

6hapter /- Research (esign and )ethodolog! (20%) 1*00 word
,as the research design and methodology discussed! Is the approach
and philosophy appropriate!

This section gives a detailed rationale( %ustification of how you achieve
your research ob%ectives. ;ou are e&pected to-
<$ =&plain your selection of research paradigm( philosophy, approach,
strategy and methods "qualitative and quantitative techniques planned to be
used$
7$ )utline the methods of sampling "including population, sample si#e$,
data capture "including data gathering methods and instruments( tools$,
analysis and interpretation to be used "analysis method(s and tool(s$, and
give reasons for the choice.
/$ ,ighlight any limitations in the chosen methodology.
0$ .iscuss the type of ethical issues relevant for the research.

6hapter 0-Results+ Anal!sis and (iscussion , '0% '*00words
,as the data( results been accurately presented!
=nsure to present the results
The following requirements should be fulfilled;
.ifferent 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 e&plain the results before analysing and
discussing each of them.
,as the student analysed and interpreted their findings!
The following factors should be considered;
1hould avoid including mere descriptions. Instead the results should be
analysed in a meaningful way in line with research ob%ectives.
1ubheadings( bullet points can be used to discuss each ob%ective
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
ob%ectives
>iterature should be pulled from literature review section ? not new
literature
:aking reasoned %udgments on the findings

,ence, this section needs to be addressed clearly and logically by first
presenting the results, then briefly e&plaining them and then clearly
analysing, discussing and interpreting each of the results obtained.
At the end o the this chapter co"pare !our results with indings o
pre$ious studies-

Conclusions.Reco""endation / 10% 1200 words
Are conclusions reasoned!
The following points should be addressed under the conclusion;
@rovide a summary of the findings of data analysis
Aew facts should not be included in the conclusion
1hould reflect the e&tent to which the ob%ectives are achieved
The main lessons learnt from the research needs to be summarised
6andidates can also mention whether the findings add or complement
the e&isting research.
,as the student given proper and valid recommendations!
The following points should be considered when making
recommendations;
Beep recommendations short and effective
The recommendations need to be valid for managerial level
*ecommendations can be 1:A*T and they can be presented with an
action plan "Cantt chart$
Are the limitations and future research been discussed!

0resentation / 10%
,as the student used a professional style to present the work!
5ollowing should be considered;
Accurate referencing in ,arvard style
Cood range of references
>ack of plagiarism
Accurate format and design "including headings, subheadings,
paragraphs and numbering$
@roper language "including spellings and grammar$

I have also attached 7 sample dissertations for your reference. @lease also ensure that you
do not copy content from these. The mark sheet for the dissertation is also attached
herewith for your reference, so that you are aware of the marking criteria and the marks
break down.

The ma&imum number of words for your dissertation( research pro%ect
is 11+000 words-

Therefore, please ensure to meet this given word count limitation whilst
incorporating the above sections in your dissertation. )nce you complete
your dissertation, you can send me to review it. ,owever, as the final
submission deadline is <7
th
1eptember, you need to send your completed
dissertation for checking before *
th
1epte"ber (dissertations will not be
accepted or eedback ater this date), as then you will also have time to
improve your dissertation based on the feedback.
,ope the above is clear.
Bind regards,
=randee