The Dissertation What is it… … and why tell me now??

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The Dissertation What is it… … and why tell me now??

Why start now? The early stages are time-consuming The early stages are time-consuming Inspiration can take time Inspiration can take time Year three will be VERY busy Year three will be VERY busy It is important to get ahead… It is important to get ahead… … and stay ahead

Why is it important? One third of your final year Module 1Module 2Module 3Module 4DISSERTATION

What is a dissertation? Hard work!! Hard work!! An independent research project An independent research project A large-scale piece of academic research A large-scale piece of academic research An academic examination of a contemporary business issue An academic examination of a contemporary business issue An exploration of a closely defined research question An exploration of a closely defined research question

What does one look like? Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Literature Review Chapter 2 – Literature Review Chapter 3 – Research Methodology Chapter 3 – Research Methodology Chapter 4 – Results Chapter 4 – Results Chapter 5 – Analysis and discussion Chapter 5 – Analysis and discussion Chapter 6 – Conclusions Chapter 6 – Conclusions References References Appendices (as appropriate) Appendices (as appropriate)

How is it different? It is not a taught module It is not a taught module Assessed against your own objectives Assessed against your own objectives Receive feedback on your work Receive feedback on your work We won’t chase you We won’t chase you

How does it work? Independent module Independent module Allocated a supervisor Allocated a supervisor Supervision (individual or groups) Supervision (individual or groups)

What is the process? Submit a topic Submit a topic Produce a research proposal Produce a research proposal Draft chapters Draft chapters Final submission Final submission

What help is available? 1. Your supervisor 2. Online support materials 3. Textbooks on student projects 4. Other resources on research methods 5. Faculty librarians 6. Eachother, but with care…

Module leaders Marketing & Entrepreneurship & T&T: Mark Cusiter Business: Graham Wilkinson HRM & Management : Peter Canavan Accounting & Finance : Tony Muff Information Systems : Mandy Morrell

Questions?