\u00b7 Introduction \u2013 could be better \u2026 include proper references for each of the topics included;
\u00b7 Lit review \u2013 the topics should be introduced broader including proper references for each of them;
\u00b7 Research work \u2013 use more of the SPC tool we have discussed during our classes, use Fishbone to search for the causes;
\u00b7 Discussion \u2013 has to be rewritten, as it is now is rather presentation and analysis of the results; you have to discuss your results in the light of other results found by other authors;
\u00b7 Recommendations are missing Conclusion \u2013 short overview of the whole project.<\/p>\n
Mark all new text in a different colour.
Deadline to send the revised version by email to me and to upload it to the Turnitin system is Tuesday, 6 pm.
Introduction
The introduction leads the reader from a general subject area to a particular field of research. It establishes the context and significance of the research being conducted by summarizing current understanding and background information about the topic, stating the purpose of the work in the form of the research problem supported by a hypothesis or a set of questions, briefly explaining the methodological approach used to examine the research problem, highlighting the potential outcomes your study can reveal, and outlining the remaining structure of the paper.
A well-written introduction is important because, quite simply, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The opening paragraphs of your paper will provide your readers with their initial impressions about the logic of your argument, your writing style, the overall quality of your research, and, ultimately, the validity of your findings and conclusions. A vague, disorganized, or error-filled introduction will create a negative impression, whereas, a concise, engaging, and well-written introduction will lead your readers to think highly of your analytical skills, your writing style, and your research approach.
Literature review:
A literature review surveys books, scholarly articles, and any other sources relevant to a particular issue, area of research, or theory, and by so doing, provides a description, summary, and critical evaluation of these works in relation to the research problem being investigated. Literature reviews are designed to provide an overview of sources you have explored while researching a particular topic and to demonstrate to your readers how your research fits within a larger field of study.
A literature review may consist of simply a summary of key sources, but in the social sciences, a literature review usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis, often within specific conceptual categories.
A summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization, or a reshuffling, of that information in a way that informs how you are planning to investigate a research problem. The analytical features of a literature review might:
\u2022 Give a new interpretation of old material or combine new with old interpretations,
\u2022 Trace the intellectual progression of the field, including major debates,
\u2022 Depending on the situation, evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant research, or
\u2022 Usually in the conclusion of a literature review, identify where gaps exist in how a problem has been researched to date.
The purpose of a literature review is to:
\u2022 Place each work in the context of its contribution to understanding the research problem being studied.
\u2022 Describe the relationship of each work to the others under consideration.
\u2022 Identify new ways to interpret prior research.
\u2022 Reveal any gaps that exist in the literature.
\u2022 Resolve conflicts amongst seemingly contradictory previous studies.
\u2022 Identify areas of prior scholarship to prevent duplication of effort.
\u2022 Point the way in fulfilling a need for additional research.
\u2022 Locate your own research within the context of existing literature [very important].
Discussion
The purpose of the discussion is to interpret and describe the significance of your findings in light of what was already known about the research problem being investigated, and to explain any new understanding or fresh insights about the problem after you\u2019ve taken the findings into consideration. The discussion will always connect to the introduction by way of the research questions or hypotheses you posed and the literature you reviewed, but it does not simply repeat or rearrange the introduction; the discussion should always explain how your study has moved the reader\u2019s understanding of the research problem forward from where you left them at the end of the introduction.
This section is often considered the most important part of your research paper because this is where you:
Most effectively demonstrates your ability as a researcher to think critically about an issue, to develop creative solutions to problems based upon a logical synthesis of the findings, and to formulate a deeper, more profound understanding of the research problem under investigation.
Present the underlying meaning of your research, note possible implications in other areas of study, and explore possible improvements that can be made in order to further develop the concerns of your research.
Highlight the importance of your study and how it may be able to contribute to and\/or fill existing gaps in the field. If appropriate, the discussion section is also where you state how the findings from your study revealed new gaps in the literature that had not been previously exposed or adequately described.
Engage the reader in thinking critically about issues based upon an evidence-based interpretation of findings; it is not governed strictly by objective reporting of information.
Conclusions
The conclusion is intended to help the reader understand why your research should matter to them after they have finished reading the paper. A conclusion is not merely a summary of the main topics covered or a re-statement of your research problem but a synthesis of key points and, if applicable, where you recommend new areas for future research. For most essays, one well-developed paragraph is sufficient for a conclusion, although in some cases, a two or three paragraph conclusion may be required.
Importance of a Good Conclusion
A well-written conclusion provides you with important opportunities to demonstrate to the reader your overall understanding of the research problem. These include:
Presenting the last word on the issues you raised in your paper. Just as the introduction gives a first impression to your reader, the conclusion offers a chance to leave a lasting impression. Do this, for example, by highlighting key points in your analysis or results or by noting important or unexpected implications applied to practice.
Summarizing your thoughts and conveying the larger significance of your study. The conclusion is an opportunity to succinctly answer the \u201cSo What?\u201d question by placing the study within the context of past research about the topic you\u2019ve investigated.
Demonstrating the importance of your ideas. Don\u2019t be shy. The conclusion offers you the opportunity to elaborate on the impact of your findings.
Introducing possible new or expanded ways of thinking about the research problem. This does not refer to introducing new information [which should be avoided], but to offer new insight and creative approaches for framing\/contextualizing the research problem based on the results of your study.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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