Writing Project Report: Expectations & Guidelines 17th Residential School & Project Workshop 28 October 2017 Writing Project Report: Expectations & Guidelines

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Business Research Process Identification of Research Problem Workshop Session 2 Break-up Session 1 Setting Research Objectives Identification of Research Questions Developing Research Design Theoretical Framework Workshop Session 3 Break-up Session 2 Fieldwork & Data Preparation Workshop Session 5 Workshop Session 6 Data Analysis & Interpretation Reporting Workshop Session 4

Problem Identification – Research Objectives – Research Questions FOCUS

What Are the Expectations? Chapter 1 Abstract & Introduction 15% Chapter 2 Literature Review 15% Chapter 3 Methodology 15% Format, References 10% Chapter 4 Analysis of Results 20% Chapter 5 Findings Conclusions Recommendations 15% Overall Impression 10%

Abstract & Introduction (C1. 15%) Good Project Report Bad Project Report Abstract :Precise & concise summary of research aim, methodology & results. Introduction : Clear & well structured of research objectives, research questions & research problem Abstract: Confusing summary of the project paper Introduction: Poorly stated research problems, objectives & questions.

Abstract & Introduction (C1. 15%) Abstract is the last to be written Fine tune the introduction while writing chapter 5 Abstract & Introduction may create the first impression to the examiners

Literature Review (C2. 15%) Good Project Report Bad Project Report Current (last 5 years), relevant & comprehensive, with review of 16 – 20 good references Outline of important research trends & able to find research gaps Assess the strengths & weaknesses of previous research studies Ancient & less than 5 good references with inadequate review of the literatures Non relevant literatures, with unclear literature justification for the need of the research Copy & paste from the Internet

Research Methodology (C3. 15%) Good Project Report Bad Project Report Inappropriate research methods Weak justification of sampling & data collection methods Poor justification & execution of research methods Research methods used are appropriate & justified Good justification of sampling methods, size & data collection methods They have been appropriately carried out or executed.

Research Methodology (C3. 15%) Quantitative data requires bigger sample size & is analysed in numbers Qualitative data requires smaller sample size & is analysed in words. Extensive interview with each participant Qualitative method needs more justifications Mixed methods are the best but time consuming for this project report

Analysis of Results (C4. 20%) Good Project Paper Bad Project Report Appropriate data analysis Adequate interpretation of results Data analysis is poorly carried out Interpretation of results has been carried out incompetently

Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations (C5.15%) Good Project Report Bad Project Report Related directly to the problems, objectives & research questions Highly commendable recommendations or important implications have been spelled out No relationships to the research problems, objectives & questions Very poor or nonexistent recommendations or not useful implications have been spelled out

Limitations & Suggestions to Future Research (C5. 15%) One company Type of companies Future Research Some of these One industry Single case One country/ region One dimension of issues

Recommendations to: (C5.15%)

Format & References (10%) Good Project Paper Bad Project Paper Report format has fully complied with the Student Guide. Referencing done has fully complied with WOU Citation Guideline Report format has not complied with the Student Guide. No proper referencing was done, & has major issues in compliance to WOU Citation Guideline. Literature sited not listed in the references and vice-versa.

Overall Impression (10%) Good Project Report Bad Project Report Description of the report is very clear. Great extent of logical coherence in the arguments All chapters are related & consistent Description of the report is vague. Lack of logical coherence in the arguments Inconsistency & disconnection of chapters

Managing Good Working Relationship With Supervisor Understand his/her expectations Well prepared b4 meeting face-to-face Constant communications Try to make changes as commented Send your report for his /her review regularly Do not expect him/her to coach you for everything Keep an Open Mind

Managing Your Project Report Plan & use Gantt chart to monitor your progress Keep a log book & make a list Always write down your ideas Document & keep track of the collected data Write your report everyday or regularly Make your writing interesting & clear like a story telling