Tips for writing “Methodology”, a short but very important part of the Graduate Dissertation. In this article, we will analyse this section in depth and make some suggestions based on examples of good theses. We hope it can help you in the process of supervising students.
First of all, we need to clarify the position and importance of the “Methodology” section in the thesis. This section focuses on abstract issues such as the construction of research concepts, the selection of research methods, and the selection of research audiences. The specific content of these discussions usually includes the following aspects.
First, Research Philosophy (RP). This is to explain why you have chosen this dissertation topic and type of research, and to let the reader know your unique understanding of the research phenomenon.
Second, Research Approach. Simply put, it is the specific methods you used in your research and explain whether you used quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Third, Participation in Audience Selection (Research Strategy). That is, explain what factors you consider when selecting the audience, including sample size, representativeness and the development process.
Next, we will analyse the details of each part of the “Methodology” section.
For the dimensions of research design, we focus on the following four aspects.
First, the scope of participants. This is the people you choose to study, and if necessary, individual interviews can be conducted to obtain more valuable information.
Second, the source of information (Materials). It is the tools and materials you use, and if necessary, you can also prepare the information for interpretation.
Third, Procedures. It is to divide the study into several stages and provide detailed steps for each stage.
Finally, Data Analysis. This part is the core of the whole thesis. In order to enhance the rigour and scientific nature of the data, it is recommended to use special statistical software to analyse the data as much as possible.
For the specific implementation plan of the research project, you can refer to the following examples.
1. develop a time schedule to ensure that each step is completed on time and with quality;
2. develop measurement tools or questionnaires to collect the needed information;
3. organise field trips or group meetings to better understand the motivations and needs of the participants;
4. processing and analysing data to draw reliable conclusions about the study.
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