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The word limit is 15,000 words with an allowance of 10% either way. The word limit includes everything apart from the title page, abstract, acknowledgement, contents page, appendices, footnotes and bibliography
DISSERTATION OUTLINE – AN OUTLINE OF THE MAIN BODY
Introduction Literature Review Methodology Findings Discussion Conclusions
DISSERTATION OUTLINE
You are strongly advised to make an extra copy for yourself.
DISSERTATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
September cohort: 16 September 2016 February cohort: 31 January来自百度文库2017
Purpose Methodology Findings Research Limitations / Implications Practical Implication Originality / Value
DISSERTATION OUTLINE (…CONTINUE)
Chapter 1 – Introduction
more than 16,500 words is not likely to be sufficiently focussed and succinct.
Try to be sharp and concise
LAYOUT (…CONTINUE)
The work must have page numbers. 12 Font Size must be used with 1.5 spacing on one side of good
Start this chapter by telling the reader what they are going to learn from this chapter
Main body of this chapter is usually split into 2 sections: first, the theoretical setting including the definitions and second the practical/industrial setting including the factors to be investigated/examined in your dissertation
binding methods.
Consult Handbook
LAYOUT (…CONTINUE)
Cover Title page Acknowledgements Abstract Table of Contents List of tables and figures The body of the work divided into chapters (e.g. Introduction, Literature
Aim and Objectives of the study
Significance of the study
Structure of the dissertation
DISSERTATION OUTLINE (…CONTINUE)
Chapter 2 - Literature Review (one-third of the word count)
Review, Methodology, Findings, Analysis and Discussion, Conclusions) References Appendices (if any)
COVER
the title of the work; your full name; your student number the title of your award (degree name) The University of Lincoln the date of submission. Word count (excluding abstract, table of contents, references and appendices).
Abstract (250 words or max 1 page) This is a summary of the entire dissertation It contains at least 1 paragraph of introduction, 1 paragraph of methods, 1 paragraph of findings. More structured paragraphs may contain the following sections:
LEARNING SUPPORT
The Blackboard, where announcements and learning materials will be uploaded, as well as information about the dissertation and other relevant documents
WRITING UP YOUR DISSERTATION
Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman
PG Dissertation Co-ordinator Lincoln Business School
WHAT IS A DISSERTATION?
Dissertations are the outcome of independent research. You are expected, with some guidance from a supervisor, to design and conduct the research yourself. It is not a matter of trying to answer an examination question or writing an assessed essay on a pre-determined topic. On the contrary: You choose the topic You work out how to study it You collect and assess relevant information You analyse and criticise the information You write the account of how it was all done in 15,000
argument particularly in the context of contemporary debates in management or business research.. Synthesise the work into a fluent and cogent piece of written work.
quality A4 paper. Colour printing is not necessary. Margins must be 30mm on the left-hand side of the page and
25mm on the right-hand side, top, and bottom of the page. Your dissertation must be bound using spiral binding or heat
This is the background to the study
Includes all the information necessary to put the reader in the right perspective for reading the entire dissertation.
research and investigation; Evaluate critically and apply theoretical paradigms in a manner
which augments the body of understanding; Reflect critically on their own research practice and intellectual
words
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Implement the programme of research and investigation Engage in a process of critical reflection during the process of
implementation, amending the process where necessary; Gather and analyse data in accordance with sound principles of
The supervisors will respond to all individual requests and questions by email and agreed meeting.
The Academic Subject librarians and library will also be very helpful if you seek assistance regarding the sourcing and referencing of information. Please enquire about their short courses or sessions on academic study skills
SUBMISSION ARRANGEMENTS
You are required to submit bound 2 hard copies of your work to the Business School Reception by 15:00 and 1 electronic copy submitted via Blackboard. One hard copy will be retained for the library and one will be available for your collection after the assessment process has been completed. The electronic copy will be used to check for plagiarism. In addition to the copies of the dissertation, you must include Ethical Approval form (EA1/EA2).
LAYOUT
Word limit 15,000 words (excluding cover page, abstract, table of contents, acknowledgments, appendices, footnotes and bibliography)
less than 13,500 words - not likely to be of sufficient depth to reach the required standard.
DISSERTATION OUTLINE – AN OUTLINE OF THE MAIN BODY
Introduction Literature Review Methodology Findings Discussion Conclusions
DISSERTATION OUTLINE
You are strongly advised to make an extra copy for yourself.
DISSERTATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
September cohort: 16 September 2016 February cohort: 31 January来自百度文库2017
Purpose Methodology Findings Research Limitations / Implications Practical Implication Originality / Value
DISSERTATION OUTLINE (…CONTINUE)
Chapter 1 – Introduction
more than 16,500 words is not likely to be sufficiently focussed and succinct.
Try to be sharp and concise
LAYOUT (…CONTINUE)
The work must have page numbers. 12 Font Size must be used with 1.5 spacing on one side of good
Start this chapter by telling the reader what they are going to learn from this chapter
Main body of this chapter is usually split into 2 sections: first, the theoretical setting including the definitions and second the practical/industrial setting including the factors to be investigated/examined in your dissertation
binding methods.
Consult Handbook
LAYOUT (…CONTINUE)
Cover Title page Acknowledgements Abstract Table of Contents List of tables and figures The body of the work divided into chapters (e.g. Introduction, Literature
Aim and Objectives of the study
Significance of the study
Structure of the dissertation
DISSERTATION OUTLINE (…CONTINUE)
Chapter 2 - Literature Review (one-third of the word count)
Review, Methodology, Findings, Analysis and Discussion, Conclusions) References Appendices (if any)
COVER
the title of the work; your full name; your student number the title of your award (degree name) The University of Lincoln the date of submission. Word count (excluding abstract, table of contents, references and appendices).
Abstract (250 words or max 1 page) This is a summary of the entire dissertation It contains at least 1 paragraph of introduction, 1 paragraph of methods, 1 paragraph of findings. More structured paragraphs may contain the following sections:
LEARNING SUPPORT
The Blackboard, where announcements and learning materials will be uploaded, as well as information about the dissertation and other relevant documents
WRITING UP YOUR DISSERTATION
Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman
PG Dissertation Co-ordinator Lincoln Business School
WHAT IS A DISSERTATION?
Dissertations are the outcome of independent research. You are expected, with some guidance from a supervisor, to design and conduct the research yourself. It is not a matter of trying to answer an examination question or writing an assessed essay on a pre-determined topic. On the contrary: You choose the topic You work out how to study it You collect and assess relevant information You analyse and criticise the information You write the account of how it was all done in 15,000
argument particularly in the context of contemporary debates in management or business research.. Synthesise the work into a fluent and cogent piece of written work.
quality A4 paper. Colour printing is not necessary. Margins must be 30mm on the left-hand side of the page and
25mm on the right-hand side, top, and bottom of the page. Your dissertation must be bound using spiral binding or heat
This is the background to the study
Includes all the information necessary to put the reader in the right perspective for reading the entire dissertation.
research and investigation; Evaluate critically and apply theoretical paradigms in a manner
which augments the body of understanding; Reflect critically on their own research practice and intellectual
words
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Implement the programme of research and investigation Engage in a process of critical reflection during the process of
implementation, amending the process where necessary; Gather and analyse data in accordance with sound principles of
The supervisors will respond to all individual requests and questions by email and agreed meeting.
The Academic Subject librarians and library will also be very helpful if you seek assistance regarding the sourcing and referencing of information. Please enquire about their short courses or sessions on academic study skills
SUBMISSION ARRANGEMENTS
You are required to submit bound 2 hard copies of your work to the Business School Reception by 15:00 and 1 electronic copy submitted via Blackboard. One hard copy will be retained for the library and one will be available for your collection after the assessment process has been completed. The electronic copy will be used to check for plagiarism. In addition to the copies of the dissertation, you must include Ethical Approval form (EA1/EA2).
LAYOUT
Word limit 15,000 words (excluding cover page, abstract, table of contents, acknowledgments, appendices, footnotes and bibliography)
less than 13,500 words - not likely to be of sufficient depth to reach the required standard.