| Thesis
Procedure |
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| Writing
Your Final Project, Thesis, Dissertation or Research Paper |
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| Your
thesis paper will follow the following five (5) Chapter
format: |
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1.
Statement of your hypothesis.
2. Literature Review.
3. Methodology.
4. Analysis of the problems(s) or significant issues(s)
involved.
5. Summary of your findings and your conclusions/recommendations. |
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| Your
final paper is comprised of two efforts: The Final Paper
Proposal (Chapters 1 - 3) and the Final Paper (Chapters
1 - 5) |
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| Proposal
Preparation: |
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| Chapter
1 |
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| An
introduction which includes a statement of the problem,
an overview of the study, the significance of the study
[its purpose and application(s)], how and it's importance.
It states the rationale and the scope of the study and
describes in detail what you wish to prove or demonstrate. |
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| Chapter
2 |
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| A
review of related literature (i.e., past research and
writings and their impact on the study). Research is done
on the writings of other authors who have explored similar
subjects. All perspectives are presented; including both
positive and negative aspects. |
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| Chapter
3 |
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| The
method (minimum requirements) and the research design
is explained (if applicable) and any special tools, surveys,
statistical procedures, tests, comparisons, questionnaires
or interviewing techniques used are described. For historical
or case study methodologies, a description of current
events (e.g., current work-related projects) which are
associated with the review of related literature / information
as discussed in Chapter 2 is provided. |
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| Summary
of Proposal |
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1.
Title Page
2. A Table of Contents
3. Chapter 1,2 and 3 completed
4. References or Bibliography |
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| Remember
- your first three chapters are not yet final; these chapters
are open to revision, while the final paper is being completed. |
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| Final
Paper |
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| Completion
of your final paper finalizes the process begun with the
proposal by writing Chapters 4 and 5. |
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| Chapter
4 |
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The
Data Analysis Section:
Analyzes your findings; the factors that could limit your
data, where possible omission/ errors could occur and
the reliability of your data. |
