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Write an Excellent Dissertation on Tourism in Sri Lanka as per guidelines given below;

Overall aim(s) for the module - To provide the student with the opportunity to:

i) Acquire a grounding in taught postgraduate level (level 7) approaches to research, and related research skills

ii) Carry out a sustained, independent research project, involving an individual piece of conceptual, applied or work-related research, culminating in the writing of a project report of approximately 12,000-15,000 words.

Content of module:

The module comprises two main elements:

(i) Research methods training

(ii) Project report

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria will need to vary according to the modes of research that students pursue.  The general criteria below will need to be weighted accordingly for any particular project:

• The study is justified in terms of academic theory and business / management practice
• Logical / feasible rationale, aims and objectives are provided
• A clear conceptual framework is provided and clear research questions and /or hypotheses are articulated, linked to the literature in the field
• Research methodology and methods appropriate to the research question / problem / issue examined are selected and are clearly justified
• The final project report structure follows conventions in the field
• The project report contains a logical narrative
• The project report contains evidence of significant critical analysis and evaluation.
• The presentation of text and data reflects taught postgraduate (level 7) scholarship and rigour.

OVERALL AIM(S) FOR THE MODULE - The overall aims of the module are:

• To facilitate the development of advanced level independent working and critical problem solving skills in a largely unstructured framework. Participants will be asked to define both the business problem and select the most appropriate data sources.
• To develop participant knowledge of and proficiency with, a range of management research methodologies including quantitative and qualitative interventions.
• To develop data gathering, synthesising, analysing and consultancy skills.
• To enable to development of an appreciation of the case study technique as a vehicle for understanding managerial problems and issues. In particular, participants should be able to comprehend the complimentary nature of various research approaches and methodologies and the value of triangulation in research design.
• To develop and enhance participant report writing skills. The module aims not just to develop an academic writing style but to also enable participants to cultivate a professional corporate style.

To develop research and report presenting skills in both written and oral form.

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