1. The introduction, as the first part of the thesis, needs to discover the core information about the thesis research topic, problem and methodology, which is contained in 300-500 words.
The conventional method and structure are as follows: 1. background and significance of the selected topic, 2. gaps in the research field, 3. research questions, 4. core research methodology, and 5. major findings. However, the weight and order of the elements should be adjusted according to the actual situation. For students who lack academic writing experience, it is difficult to plan the above elements clearly and completely for the first time. During the writing process, it can be left to the final stage; however, in order to avoid frequent revisions, it is recommended to establish a proper framework in advance so as to grasp the overall appearance of the whole paper in the proposal session.
2. Literature Review
Literature review is the key part of the dissertation and plays the role of starting and ending. The formulation of research questions and topics is often linked to the theoretical framework. Especially positivism and quantitative research methods are more dependent on the support of theoretical frameworks. Theories, data models, and previous research results can be used to derive the research hypotheses in the dissertation. Therefore, the literature review is not only a collection of ideas and academic results, but also demonstrates the academic level, logic and vision of the paper.
To write a high-quality literature review, firstly, it is necessary to establish the research topic and theory, for example, PEST model can be used to analyse the market environment, Porter’s five forces model, etc. Secondly, it can be based on the theoretical model. Secondly, you can start from the theoretical model, analyse the theoretical concepts and combine them with previous research to put forward the hypothesis assumptions.
Review the introduction of the paper to clarify the paper’s
Finally, read the Conclusions to identify the findings and their limitations, and make suggestions for future research directions. Then, based on the above important information, collate the key information required. Once you have finished reading, focus on the key points as required.
Literature review writing requires three key points: a summary of the content, an overview of the main points, and the presentation of conclusions. The writing should follow the logic of summarising and commenting on previous research, including commentaries on strengths and weaknesses, as well as principles and methodologies, and finally stating personal views and conclusions.
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3. Methodology
The methodology section describes the research approach and research design of the thesis. It is generally divided into four sections: research methodology and approach, data collection method, data analysis method, and limitations of the research method.
