Dissertations: writing your methodology chapter Dr Jessica Hancock Lecturer in Academic Development
During this video you will learn about: The purpose of your methodology chapter How to communicate your methodology to your reader jessica. hancock@gcu. ac. uk londonadt. youcanbook. me
What is methodology?
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Do dissertation writing workshops improve students’ dissertations? What methodology would you use to study this and why? Philosophy, approach, data collection, justification Post your idea to the padlet wall: https: //tinyurl. com/GCUmeth Is your idea different from other people’s?
How do you write it?
Structure What needs to be covered for your topic? What sub-headings do you need? Don’t forget – intro and conclusion How will you divide up the word count?
Tell your reader: What you are doing Why you are doing it that way Don’t forget good academic practice: Acknowledge sources Provide evidence for your statements
Data Collection – what and why Analysis – tools, process, factors to bear in mind Analysis – how but not results