Abstract (200 words)
Chapter 1 – Introduction (2,000 words)
1.1 Background of research
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Rationale of research
1.4 Research questions
1.5 Research Aim and Objectives
1.6 Research methodology (snapshot)
1.7 Structure of Dissertation
Chapter 2 – Literature Review (4,000 words)
2.1 Introduction – objective of chapter
2.2 Discuss the subject matter of research
2.3 Objective 1 or Research Question 1
2.4 Objective 2 or Research Question 2
2.5 Objective 3 or Research Question 3
2.6 Objective 4 or Research Question 4
2.7 Objective 5 or Research Question 5
2.8 Conclusion of chapter
Chapter 3 – Methodology (2,000 words)
3.1 Introduction to chapter
3.2 Research philosophies
3.3 Research Approach
3.4 Research strategy
3.5 Research Design
3.6 Data Collection Instrument – Questionnaire
3.7 Sampling
3.8 Validity and Reliability of data
3.9 Ethical considerations
3.10 Limitation of the research
3.11 Conclusion of chapter
Chapter 4 – Data Analysis and Findings (2,500 words)
4.1 Introduction – objective of chapter
4.2 Discuss the sample characteristics
4.3 Research Question or Objective 1
4.4 Research Question 2 or Objective 2 : [Do same]
4.5 Research Question 3 or Objective 3 : [Do same]
4.6 Research Question 4 or Objective 4 : [Do same]
4.7 Research Question 5 or Objective 5: [Do same]
4.8 Conclusion of Chapter
Chapter 5 – Conclusions and Recommendations (1,500 words)
5.1 Introduction – Objective of chapter
5.2 Review of the research objectives
5.3 Findings and answers to the research questions [with literature]
5.4 Recommendations
References
Appendices
Dissertation topic (choose any 1 from the 2 below):
- The Impact of Online Shopping on Retail Sales Performance in the UK
- Analysis on the critical success factors for the implementation of E-Commerce: The case study of Alibaba