Dissertation Outline

Declaration
Acknowledgement
Abstract

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction
Introduce the topic and provide relevant detail
Background of the study
Provide sufficient information based on the analysis of your proposed argument or
problem
Purpose of the Study/ Problem Statement
Present the reason behind conducting your research
Research Aims
The major aims of the study
Research Objectives
The major objectives that needs to be achieved
Research Questions
The key questions that will be answered through this research
Variables definition
Define your variables briefly
Outline of the Dissertation
Give the outline of dissertation chapters
Chapter 2: Literature Review

Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Empirical justification
Literature Gap
Conceptual framework
o To make conceptual distinctions and organize ideas
Hypothesis
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Methodology

Introduction
Describe significance of methodology chapter, use onion approach methodology
framework
Research Philosophy
Positivism, interpretivism, realism
Provide justification which philosophy you have selected and why
Research Approaches
Inductive and deductive approach
Provide justification which Approach you have selected and why
Research Methods
Qualitative and Quantitative method
Provide justification which method you have selected and why
Data collection methods
Primary and secondary
Provide justification which data collection method you have selected and why
Research Instruments
Interview, Survey questionnaire, Observation and Reading
Provide justification which Instrument you have selected and why
Reliability and Validity of the Research
Construct and items
Sample size
Present your sample size of target population
Present sampling methods: Probability and non-probability
Provide justification which sample size you have selected and why
Data analysis methods
Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Content Analysis, Thematic Analysis
Provide justification which analysis method you have selected and why
Pilot Study
It is small-scale of a complete survey for a particular research instrument such as
a questionnaire or interview
Ethical Considerations
Confidentiality
Anonymity
Autonomy
Chapter Summary

Chapter 4: Results and Discussion

Analysis
Qualitative or quantitative analysis (may vary)
Discussion in the light of literature Review
Interview Analysis (depend on the requirement)
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation

Conclusion
Recommendation
Limitations of the study
Future research options

References
Bibliography (if required)
Appendices

Questionnaire template
Interview transcripts
Or any additional material