Suggested Layout of dissertation:
| Title Pages | Pages with name of project, research and supervisor, dedication and appreciation |
| Abstract | 300-word summary of the entire project generally presented in one paragraph (not part of word count) |
| Table of Contents | Including lists of tables, figures, photographs (not part of word count) |
| Chapter One – Introduction 1000 words | A brief introduction to the entire thesis or report |
| Chapter Two – Literature review 1800 words | Contains the theoretical framework for the research project |
| Chapter Three – Research methodology 1200 words | Contains the methodological framework for the research project |
| Chapter Four – Data analysis and discussion 2000 words | Contains the analytical framework for the research project |
| Chapter Five – Conclusions and recommendations 1000 words | Contains the fully-developed, well-conceptualised conclusions from the research and usually a bullet point list of the recommendations drawn from the conclusions |
| References | A complete list of all sources used within the text in Harvard Referencing style (not part of wordcount) |
| Appendices | Each appendix contains a document/table/figure relevant to the research, and references and discussed in the research. Typically copies of letters seeking and granting permission for the research are contained in the appendices; copies of forms designed for the research such as informed consent form; copies of any data collection methods used in the research, for example a copy of the questionnaire, interview/focus group schedule. Long lists, and large tables and figures can be placed in appendices. (not part of wordcount) |
