Dissertation Handbook
DISSERTATION HANDBOOK
2012-2013
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. KEY DATES 3
3. Dissertation Proposal 3
4. EXTENDED OUTLINE 4
5. STUDENT SUPPORT 5
Consultations with Supervisors 5
6. RULES CONCERNING DEADLINES AND DATES 6
Change in dissertation topic/title and/or supervisor 6 Use of student support 6 Penalties for late dissertation submission 6
7. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISSERTATION 7
Length 7 Presentation 7 Language and style 7 Submission 8
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS OF THE DISSERTATION 9
The Title 9 Abstract 9 Introduction 9 Literature Review 10 Research Methodology 10 Data Analysis 11 Conclusion 11 References 11 Appendices 12
9. Frequently asked questions 13
APPENDIX A PLAGIARISM, SYNDICATION and CHEATING 15
INTRODUCTION
This handbook has been written with the purpose of providing detailed information to students concerning their rights and obligations in the Dissertation module, as well as some general guidelines as to the writing of the Dissertation.
KEY DATES
Checklist for the 2012/2013 academic year:
1. Attend the Dissertation Week, by the end of which you should have your research question, objectives and hypothesis ready. Date: 17-21 September 2012.
2. Contact a tutor with whom you can discuss your ideas, and who is available for further consultations. A list of potential supervisors and their preferred topics is available on Moodle and the Intranet. Date: 19 September to 14 October 2012
3. Write the Dissertation Proposal, using the template provided as Appendix 2 of the Module Description. Submit the proposal via Moodle. Deadline: 15 October, 2012.
4. Once you have your proposal and the supervisor approved, keep regural contact via Moodle or face-to-face. Submit three Notes on Consultation to the Student Centre by the following deadlines:
2012-2013
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. KEY DATES 3
3. Dissertation Proposal 3
4. EXTENDED OUTLINE 4
5. STUDENT SUPPORT 5
Consultations with Supervisors 5
6. RULES CONCERNING DEADLINES AND DATES 6
Change in dissertation topic/title and/or supervisor 6 Use of student support 6 Penalties for late dissertation submission 6
7. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISSERTATION 7
Length 7 Presentation 7 Language and style 7 Submission 8
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS OF THE DISSERTATION 9
The Title 9 Abstract 9 Introduction 9 Literature Review 10 Research Methodology 10 Data Analysis 11 Conclusion 11 References 11 Appendices 12
9. Frequently asked questions 13
APPENDIX A PLAGIARISM, SYNDICATION and CHEATING 15
INTRODUCTION
This handbook has been written with the purpose of providing detailed information to students concerning their rights and obligations in the Dissertation module, as well as some general guidelines as to the writing of the Dissertation.
KEY DATES
Checklist for the 2012/2013 academic year:
1. Attend the Dissertation Week, by the end of which you should have your research question, objectives and hypothesis ready. Date: 17-21 September 2012.
2. Contact a tutor with whom you can discuss your ideas, and who is available for further consultations. A list of potential supervisors and their preferred topics is available on Moodle and the Intranet. Date: 19 September to 14 October 2012
3. Write the Dissertation Proposal, using the template provided as Appendix 2 of the Module Description. Submit the proposal via Moodle. Deadline: 15 October, 2012.
4. Once you have your proposal and the supervisor approved, keep regural contact via Moodle or face-to-face. Submit three Notes on Consultation to the Student Centre by the following deadlines: