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Centre for Development

Studies
Dissertation Front Matter

Title/Cover Page

Release Form

Approval Form

Dedications

Acknowledgements

Acronyms

Abstract

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Dissertation Back Matter

Appendices

References

DISSERTATION FORMAT

CHAPTER ONE-GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Research Objectives

1.4 Research Questions


1.5 Significance of the Study

1.6 Assumptions

1.7 Delimitations

1.8 Limitation

1.9 Definition of Terms and Abbreviations

1.10 Chapter Summary

CHAPTER TWO-LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Theoretical Framework

NB: Other subheadings will flow and be consistent with


research objectives or questions

2. Something Chapter Summary

2.8 Knowledge Gap

CHAPTER THREE-RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Target Population

3.3 Sampling Methods and Techniques

3.3.1 (Subheading of Sampling Technique used)

3.3.2 Sample Frame

3.3.3 Sample Size

3.4 Data Sources

3.5 Data Collection Procedure

3.6 Research Instruments

3.6.1(Subheading of Research Instruments)


3.7 Ethical Considerations

3.8 Data Presentation Procedure

3.9 Data Analysis Tools

3.10 Research Validity and Reliability

3.11 Chapter Summary

CHAPTER FOUR-DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND


INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS

4.0 Introduction

4.1Response Rate

4.2 Analysis of Responses on aspect of the 1st Objective

NB: Other subheadings will follow the order of research


objectives

4. Something: Chapter Summary

CHAPTER FIVE-SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND


RECOMMENDATIONS

5.0 Summary

5.1 Conclusions

5.2 Recommendations

5.3 Area of further research

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