Chapter One:
Introduction (approx. 600 words)
This chapter will identify the main issues addressed in the dissertation and establish the context
of the study. This sets the context for the readers. The aims and objectives of the research
should also be clearly specified, should relate to accounting and finance issues and be at an
appropriate level. You should include the following aspects in this chapter: topic area, research
questions and objectives, the importance of research, an overview of methodology, key issues
to be addressed, and plan of dissertation.
of the study. This sets the context for the readers. The aims and objectives of the research
should also be clearly specified, should relate to accounting and finance issues and be at an
appropriate level. You should include the following aspects in this chapter: topic area, research
questions and objectives, the importance of research, an overview of methodology, key issues
to be addressed, and plan of dissertation.
Chapter Two:
Literature Review (approx. 1,800 words)
Literature review should be a constructively critical analysis that develops a clear argument
about what the published literature indicates is known and not known about your research
question. The purpose of the review is to highlight the area of study and suggest any ‘gaps’ that
your research will address. It should also highlight any theoretical concepts that might be
relevant to your research.
about what the published literature indicates is known and not known about your research
question. The purpose of the review is to highlight the area of study and suggest any ‘gaps’ that
your research will address. It should also highlight any theoretical concepts that might be
relevant to your research.
Chapter Three: Methodology (approx. 900 words)
There should be clear logic and explanation of an appropriate research methodology and design
leading to the collection of quality evidence that will address the primary research question.
The methodology should only include information how you went about your study, usually
including: research philosophy, research approach, research strategy, data source, method
chosen (i.e. formulas used in calculations or questionnaires), justification for your chosen
method, sample size and how it was selected (if any), limitations of your method.
leading to the collection of quality evidence that will address the primary research question.
The methodology should only include information how you went about your study, usually
including: research philosophy, research approach, research strategy, data source, method
chosen (i.e. formulas used in calculations or questionnaires), justification for your chosen
method, sample size and how it was selected (if any), limitations of your method.
Chapter Four: Results and Discussion (approx. 2,100 words)
Clear, logical and orderly presentation of research findings. You are telling your story here, so
take the reader through it in a careful way.
Analysis of data should link to findings and to objectives. Links should be made in the analysis
to other research and literature cited in the literature review.
Chapter Five: Conclusions and Recommendations (approx. 600 words)
The conclusion should present the main contribution of the dissertation and where appropriate
include subsections on limitations, opportunities for further research and recommendations
take the reader through it in a careful way.
Analysis of data should link to findings and to objectives. Links should be made in the analysis
to other research and literature cited in the literature review.
Chapter Five: Conclusions and Recommendations (approx. 600 words)
The conclusion should present the main contribution of the dissertation and where appropriate
include subsections on limitations, opportunities for further research and recommendations