Using the feedback from my lecturer, I need you to perfect the project work and bring it to perfection

 

Using the feedback from my lecturer, I need you to perfect the project work and bring it to perfection

 

Analyse the provided data using SPSS. and attach all documents used in the analysis (evidence)

 

Format of the Project

 

For consistency, certain requirements are placed on projects being submitted on the MSc programme

Margins – top, bottom and right margin a minimum of 3 centimetres. Left margin a minimum of 4

centimetres.

Spacing – 1.5 line spacing in the main text. Indented quotations can be single-line spaced

Font and Pitch – text to be Times Roman in pitch 12 or Arial pitch 11 – check with your supervisor

if you are deviating from this

Numbering – pages to be numbered consecutively

Tables and figures – to be numbered consecutively, either throughout the document or within each

chapter 12

Length of project – maximum of 20,000 words which includes all elements of the main text –

diagrams, quotations, references, figures, as well as contents pages, appendices and the list of

references.

Finally, the presentation of the research must be professional and coherent.

 

 

 

Introduction (Chapter 1)

 

Use the guidance and headings provided below to structure your first chapter. Remember to keep the marking criteria for this chapter in mind:

 

Clear overview of the topic

 

Clearly explained context

 

Clearly written research question

 

Clearly written and realistic research objectives

 

Your introduction chapter (chapter 1) should include approximately 1,500 words and the following content:

 

 

 

Justification of Study

 

Clear overview of the topic

 

Clearly explained context

 

Clearly written research question

 

Clearly written and realistic research objectives

 

Literature Review

 

Range of relevant literature/sources

 

Critical evaluation of key concepts/theories

 

Sufficient discussion of up-to-date sources

 

Sufficient linking of literature to own objectives

 

Methodology

 

Clear justification of research approach (qual/quant) and of method (e.g. survey etc)

 

A complete description of sampling and data collection process, including design of any research instrument

 

Description of primary/secondary data analysis

 

Consideration of ethical issues

 

Findings from Analysis of Data

Clear and appropriate presentation of findings from analysis of data

 

Clearly organised with logical patterns and themes

 

Findings supported with appropriate evidence (tables/direct quotations)

 

Links to supporting appendices

 

Relevant data files submitted

 

Discussion and Conclusion

 

Compares key findings with published studies

 

Explores reasons for key findings in relation to context

 

Concludes in relation to objectives

 

Discusses implications

 

Demonstrates awareness of limitations and potential further research

 

Presentation/Communication

 

Well-structured, using suggested format

 

Logical link between chapters

 

Appropriate academic style

 

Accurate use of language

 

Accurate citations and referencing

 

There is some attempt to provide an overview of the topic and some contextual detail is provided. However, this could be much clearer and better supported by more current and appropriate references. It may be difficult to discern a logical link between the background and context sections and the problem statement and/or research question and objectives. A research question and objectives are provided, but these may need some refinement. Overall, it may be difficult for the reader to get a clear overview of the project and why it is important.

 

Some relevant and up-to date sources have been used but these are insufficient for a Master’s level project. Ideas may be poorly organised, and irrelevant literature may be included. No clear gap in the literature is identified. Overall, the review does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the relevant literature at Master‘s level.

 

This section is very confusing. I am unable to understand whether the student is using quantitative approach or thematic analysis. The student has claimed that she is using thematic analysis; however, the ethics approval and other sections suggest that data is collected through online survey.

 

Findings section is again unclear.

 

 

The student has provided evidence that some data have been collected and analysed. The data may be insufficient and/or analysed inappropriately.

 

There is some attempt to present findings from analysis, but analysis may lack sufficient rigour at Master’s level and/or findings may not be appropriately presented.

 

Findings are not sufficiently supported with evidence.

 

 

There is little or no attempt to discuss the findings in relation to previous studies. It is difficult to discern what content is actual findings and what is literature. There is little or no attempt to explore reasons for findings in relation to the context.

 

The conclusion chapter is not structured according to the guidance on Canvas and therefore key areas have not been addressed.

 

It may be difficult to assess the conclusion if findings have not been appropriately discussed.

 

Poorly presented. Inconsistency in writing style. Inconsistency in font size/style. Poor referencing.