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Dissertation

Question: You need to prepare quantitative dissertation related to Building Information Management (BIM)

The students need to use his/her discretion in handling various aspects of the research investigation. Nevertheless, in presenting your work it is important that you process and order information sequentially. The word count for the dissertation should be minimum of 8000 to maximum of 10000. The following list highlights the essential parts which the completed work should contain:

Cover Page
Acknowledgments
Contents Page (Contents, List of Tables, Figures and Appendix)

Abstract
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Literature Review
Chapter 3 - Methodology and Philosophy
Chapter 4 - Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter 5 - Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Appendices

The Introduction Chapter (1000-1500 words)
This chapter should reflect the scope of the research, outlining the size of the problem, the rationale behind pursuing such an investigation and any personal motivations prompting the investigation. It is imperative that the chapter includes clearly stated aims, which lead to a well- formulated research question, which is then interpreted through a brief selection of objectives. The objective of the chapter is to introduce the reader to the work as much as give them an impression what to expect.

Literature Review (3000-3500 words)
This chapter should be a reworked and modified submission that students have developed. Students are expected to re-draft the chapter to ensure that it fits in the context of the whole dissertation and is no longer a stand-alone piece. The chapter describes and defines the context of the dissertation. The chapter needs to define and explain the intended meaning behind the research question. It should be focused and explore the relationships between concepts noted in the research question as well as demonstrating critical thinking drawn from the academic sources relevant to the research question. The objective of the chapter is to allow reader to recognise the broader frameworks supporting the undertaken research and the wider linkages that exist beyond the scope of the research, whilst engaging with ways these debates impact the undertaken research. The student shall include at least 20 peer-reviewed journal articles in the literature review. Get expert-level assignment help in any subject.

The Methodology and Philosophy (1000-1500 words)
This chapter provides an overview of how the research was conducted. Although there is some expectation of a more descriptive approach (simply describing the process of data collection), for the most part, students are expected to reflect upon the appropriateness of the steps they took to their given research question. Thus, the tone of the chapter should be more reflective and focused on examining the appropriateness of the undertaken process and the supporting methodology. It is imperative that any methodological choices and decisions are argued against the overall research question to demonstrate the rigour of the process. During the research process, secondary data is essential and primary data is desirable.

Students should cover, for example:
The types of decisions they had made in order to respond to their research question and the impact of those decisions on shaping the investigation. • The rationale behind the choice of research methods
What data is appropriate and how was it sourced.
What were obstacles and how they were overcome?
How reliability and validity have been ensured
What were the limitations of the chosen methodology?
The above points are to be used as a guiding framework and by all means are not seen as exhaustive. The objective of the chapter is to clearly stipulate the process supporting the given research question and give the reader a clear indication whether the research has been undertaken with academic rigour.

Data collection, Analysis and Findings (2000-2300 words)
The chapter acts as a showcase of the submission. It places the research question at its centre and methodically presents a response to it. It is here that students describe what they have found out, what data sets have given particular insights and how those insights illuminate the research question. It is imperative that the content of the chapter is not seen as simple description of the collected data, but rather a narrative is presented that offers data analysis and critical interrogation in light of the research question. Part of the analysis should also include recognition of the underpinning literature review which would further the analysis process. In short, students should briefly present the data, focus on conducting a thorough analysis of it and present/explain the outcomes of said analysis in the critical context of their literature review. The objective of the chapter is to provide the reader with a critical narrative that respond to the research question, where the focus is not just on what has been discovered, but also why any of that information is meaning full to the undertaken study.

Conclusion and Recommendations (1000-2000 words)
This culminating chapter returns to the initial presented aims, research question, and objectives and provides an overall response to them as derived from the previous chapters. The chapter should offer concluding remarks not only in response to the research question but also highlights the gained insights. The chapter should also provide recommendation in response to the research question either in terms of specific actions or further research. It is imperative that the chapter clearly stems from the preceding chapters and does not stand on its own.

References (Not included in the total word count)
This part of the dissertation lists what research sources were used across the whole submission apart from the actual collected data. All books, articles, sources of statistical data and web sites used in the dissertation must be listed in this chapter. Additional sources consulted should also be placed in this section. Entries must be formatted using the Harvard Referencing system

Appendix
All quantitative working (e.g., screen prints from SPSS); organograms; organisation policies and procedures; letters of authorization/confidentiality agreements; progress reports/meeting notes/other relevant communications, sample observation/field notes, any visual records of data, etc. To qualify for inclusion in the Appendices, material should be referred to somewhere within the body of the dissertation. E.g.: Example of instrument for primary data collection e.g., base questionnaire, structured interview pro-forma. Also, one example of respondent feedback e.g., completed questionnaire, transcript of interview (can be coded forconfidentiality although supervisor should be aware of source)

Formatting your Dissertation

Headers (containing short title of dissertation) and Footers (containing Student Name, Module Code, and Page Numbering) are required.
Text alignment should be fully justified (i.e., in a block with no ragged right margin)
Spacing between lines 1.5
Type font Times Roman 12
All headings should be Bold
Accurate Harvard Referencing must be used throughout
Students must submit the work through LMS project submission gateway. No hard copy submissions are required or accepted.