Dissertation structure: Chapter 1 – Introduction Provide an evidence-based reason why you undertook this dissertation? …‘Therefore there is a need to investigate …’ Clear set out your aim (1 aim– normal the dissertation title) and objectives (4 to 6objectives) Brief overview of research methodology Outlines structure of dissertation Chapter 2 – Literature Review Introduction – purpose, structure and value added ◦ Same for all chapters (except perhaps Ch 1) Cites key relevant writers Includes current literature, 5 years or less Critically comments on the literature, does not simply repeat what the authors wrote Chapter 3 – Research Methodology Structure around Saunders et al ‘onion’ Explains what concepts entail eg inductive Describe and justify choices Cites conceptual theory to support discussion, BUT also empirical work that has used similar methodology Includes ethics and limitations sections which are based on explanation and linked to cited literature Chapter 4 – Findings & Discussion Findings simply states key points eg 50% aged 16-25 years old, 31% 26-35 … Discussions explore what the findings mean in relation to the ideas raised in the literature – synthesise Chapter 5 – Conclusions Conclusion should summarise the key themes ◦ Tip: align to your original aim/objectives ◦ ‘investigate X in order to achieve Y’ Recommendations (SMART) both in relation to the topic, but also the research process you followed Strengths and limitations Avenues for future work The following requirements must be adhered to in the submitted dissertation: Dissertation length: 12,000 words (+/- 10%)*. The word count only includes detail presented in chapters; it excludes detail presented in Abstract, Contents Page, List of References and Appendices. Text should be 1.5 line spaced except for the abstract, footnotes, appendices and indented quotations which should be single line spaced. Margins should be 2.54 cm (Top, Bottom, Left and Right). Pages should be numbered consecutively using small roman (i, ii …) for preliminary pages and Arabic (1, 2 …) for main text and appendices. Main text should be in Times New Roman, font size 12. Chapter titles, headings and sub-heading should be appropriately formatted using font sizes larger than 12. Direct quotes that require emphasis should be single line spaced, indented from both sides (1.27cm), embolden with page number(s) disclosed. Harvard citation and referencing style is required.