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Task One
Take a few minutes and discuss with the person next to what you think project/thesis is.
Project or Thesis?
Project or Thesis
Project
Group of 1-3 students
10,000-15,000 words Diagnosing a problem
Thesis
Individual
15,000-20,000 words Solving the problem
What is a proposal?
is your opportunity to persuade the client (us and ethics committee) that you know what you are talking about. That you have thought through the issues involved and are going to deliver. That it is worthwhile to take the risk and give you license to get on with it. (Robson, 2002)
Proposal
A written thesis/project proposal comprising 1000-1500 words , outlining the key elements of your planned work
Title
Methodology Findings
Analysis / Interpretation
Conclusions
Further Research
Limitations
Early ideas..
Think about what you have covered so far in the degree, or something you may have undertaken in a previous job or course that has interested you. Write down these thoughts. Discuss these ideas with a colleague to generate some early ideas for project/thesis.
It neednt be a nightmare
Time
Ability
Literature searching
Read journals rather than just text books More focused Appropriate academic style Use internet judiciously
Logical Systematic Reflect and revise Manage your time
Develop a system
STICK TO DEADLINES
The 8 stages
Learning to do Research (1984) Phillips E.M.
1. Early enthusiasm
2. Increasing interest
5. Frustration
6. Boredom
7. Determination to finish
Aim: To help develop ideas for your dissertation by considering key issues
three/four objectives
Objective one - the theory area
Objective two /three what you seek to find
The title
Methods
What type of data do you think you will need? Why? How will you get them?
START THINKING