Training Category 6 Thesis Chapter 1 Introduction What

Training. Category 6: Thesis Chapter 1 Introduction

What is Introduction? Do you know your topic? Your Scope?

Deciding the Research Topic Deciding dependent Variable Deciding Independent Variables Relationship Effect/ Impact Defining Scope/ Limitations Review Past Studies/ identify gap

Example of Research Topics Impact of Corporate Governance on Firm’s Performance (Wide Scope- Ambiguous) Effect of Digital Business Strategy on Firm’s Efficiency: A Case of Manufacturing Companies (Scope Defined) Critical Evaluation of E-Teaching Techniques: A Case of Qatar (Scope Defined) Examining the Extent of Sectarian Violence in Pakistan (Scope Defined) Analysing Effect of Teacher’s Virtual Training on Comprehension of Child Psychology in Karachi

Now? Introduce your topic Significance/ Idea/ Problem/ Reason

Structure of Chapter 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Background of the Study Problem Statement/ Research Problem Research Aim & Objectives Research Questions Research Hypothesis Research Rationale Research Significance Research Scope Structure of the Study

1. Background of the Study 8

1. Background of the Study ❑ Consists of statements leading to the foundation of research ❑ A brief overview of problem/ gap identified

2. Problem Statement 11

What is the Problem? Karachi- Flies attack. Rain/ Garbage? Karachi- Traffic Jam. Broken Bridge Flood- Broken Dam. Low Quality Material?

Problem Statement ❑ What is the Problem? ❑ Who the problem affects? ❑ What the outcome would be if the problem was not solved? ❑ Where the problem is taking place? ❑ When the problem needs to be fixed? ❑ Why is it important for the problem to be fixed? 13

Supplementary Questions for Writing a Problem Statement ❑ Is the problem short-term or will it continue into the future? ❑ How many people are affected by this problem? ❑ Would this research revise existing knowledge or practices? If so, how? 14

3. Research Aim/ Objectives 16

Research Aim and Objectives/ Questions Research Aim is your primary goal of the study

Research Aim and Objectives/ Questions ❑ Example: The aim of the study is to analyse the effect of digital business strategy (DBS) on firm’s performance where the case of Chinese SMEs has been considered

Research Aim and Objectives/ Questions Objectives: Specific statements defining the aim Example: To comprehend the concept of DBS To determine the factors affecting DBS To analyse the effect of DBS on Chinese SMEs’ performance - Questions are formed using aim and objectives

4. Research Hypothesis 21

Research Hypothesis Statements Used to state the relationship between two variables. Used in experimental & quantitative studies Used to test existing theories

Research Hypothesis Example Null (H 0) and Alternative (H 1) Hypotheses H 0: The effect of DBS on Chinese SMEs’ performance is insignificant H 1: The effect of DBS on Chinese SMEs’ performance is significant OR Just State H 1: H 0: The effect of DBS on Chinese SMEs’ performance is significant and positive

5. Research Rationale 25

Rationale of the Study Why are you conducting this specific research? State your reason with supporting evidence (references) Stimulator Trigger Motivation

Cont… In rationale: identify reasons of those issues In problem statement: identify issues

Cont… Example: (Related to Traffic Jam) You saw a man taking his last breath due to the traffic … You were punished for reaching late …

6. Research Significance 30

Research Significance Importance of your Research Who will be benefited with you research’s findings? Practical and Theoretical Contribution of your research

7. Structure of the Study 33

Structure of the Study ❑ Total 5 chapters (can change as well) ❑ Explain each chapter briefly ❑ Max Word Count: 150 -200

Key Points Do not forget to add references in each section, sub-section Be Critical Manage Word Count Do not use ‘future tense’ Sometimes to manage word count, add operational definitions Adhere to the requirements of the client (it may differ) Use past or present perfect tense Use Third Person Do not use future tense 35

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