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LBPG5017 - Dissertation - De Montfort University
Aims of the dissertation
The aims of the dissertation are to:
• Develop your ability to work independently on a task that requires a wide range of analytical and self-organising skills
• Give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of business within an international context, by investigating a topic in some depth
• Enable you to utilise and integrate your learning from your programme of study by applying aspects of your learning to a particular topic of investigation
Learning Outcomes
By completing the dissertation successfully you will demonstrate your ability to:
• Identify a research topic which is realistic and manageable
• Learn about your topic in some depth through a review of the literature and the various activities involved in the process of dissertation preparation
• Formulate a research strategy that allows your topic to be properly investigated
• Interpret and analyse ideas, concepts and data which are generated by your research
• Draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations concerning your investigation
• Reflect upon the implications of your study for the literature and research in this area
• Manage the various elements of the research process within a set timescale
• Produce a clearly written and well-presented text which includes all the elements required for the dissertation
• Discuss the matter with your supervisor, explaining why you consider that an extension is necessary, in order to obtain his or her support. An extension will not be considered, without the support of your supervisor. Appropriate evidence must be provided to the supervisor to support any request for extensions (e.g. medical note, etc).
• Complete the appropriate Extension Application form and follow indicated procedures. An electronic version is available from the Module leader or Programme Administrator.
If you are granted an extension, the first 28 days of the extension are free, but please note that extensions beyond 28 days may incur a fee. The Programme Administrator will contact you in due course should you request an extension to confirm the outcome.
Attachment:- Dissertation.rar