THESIS/RESEARCH TOPIC

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I, Student Name, Program____ Student, Roll No.______, National College of Business

Administration & Economics , hereby solemnly declare that this research report titled “Title

of Research/Thesis ” submitted by me in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award

of degree “Degree Name” is my own original research work.

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DEDICATION

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Foremost, I would like to thank Allah Almighty for His limitless grace, blessings and
mercy on me. Without Allah’s will I would have been unable to complete this strenuous
task. The journey of writing and completing this research has been an exceptional,
extensive and arduous one. Nonetheless, I consider myself fortunate as I was able to
successfully complete with the continuous support and guidance of few respectful people. I
am using this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to them. Last but not the least, I
would like to thank my colleagues and friends who supported me and helped me
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 Abstract

(Abstract should be consisted of 150 to 300 words.)

 Table of Contents

Title Page i
Approval Certificate ii
Declaration iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Abbreviations vii
Table of Contents viii
List of Tables and figures ix
Chapter
1. Introduction 01
1.1 Background Page Number
1.2 Further Headings
1.2.1 Sub Heading
1.2.2 Sub heading (if any)
1.3 statement of problem
1.4 Research questions
1.5 Significance of study
1.6 Research Objectives
1.7 Research Hypothesis
1.8 Scope and limitation of study
2. Literature Review
2.1 Headings
2.2 Headings
Theoretical framework
3. Methodology
4.1 Method
4.2 Population
4.3 Unit of Analysis
4.4 Sample
4.5 Sampling Techniques
4.6 Data collection
4.7 Data Analysis
4.8 Data Reduction
4. Findings/Results
5.1 Headings
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion & Recommendation
7. References
Annexure
 Chapter 01
Introduction

1.1 Heading

1. state the general topic and give some background

2. define the terms and scope of the topic
3. outline the current situation
4. evaluate the current situation (advantages/ disadvantages) and identify the gap
5. identify the importance of the proposed research
6. state the research problem/ questions
7. state the research aims and research objectives
8. State the scope and limitation of study
9. state the hypotheses

Page Layout

 Chapter heading font should be of 16

 Headings: 14

 on single-sided A4 paper

 normally with a 12 point font

 1.5 line spacing

 with a margin of at least 3.5 cm on the left side of the page for both text and diagrams to
allow for binding

 with other margins of at least 2.5 cm

 explanatory footnotes should stand at the foot of the relevant pages and the bibliography
should follow the text and any appendices
Chapter 02
Literature Review

2.1 Heading

 Place each work in the context of its contribution to understanding the research
problem being studied.
 Describe the relationship of each work to the others under consideration.
 Identify new ways to interpret prior research.
 Reveal any gaps that exist in the literature.
 Resolve conflicts amongst seemingly contradictory previous studies.
 Identify areas of prior scholarship to prevent duplication of effort.
 Point the way in fulfilling a need for additional research.
 Locate your own research within the context of existing literature

Theoretical Framework

 Define and evaluate relevant concepts, theories, and models

 Show what your research will contribute
Chapter 03
Methodology

This chapter describes and justifies the data gathering method used. This chapter also
outlines how you analyzed your data. Begin by describing the method you chose and why this
method was the most appropriate. In doing so, you should cite reference literature about the
method. Next, detail every step of the data gathering and analysis process.
 description of research design
 description of population and description of and justification for type of sample used
or method for selecting units of observation –
 development of instrument or method for data collection coding of data –
 description of data analysis statistical analysis and tests performed identification of
themes/categories
Chapter 04
Findings/Results

This chapter addresses the results from your data analysis only. This chapter does not include
discussing other research literature or the implications of your findings.
You next address the results of the tests of hypotheses.
Tables and/or figures should be used to illustrate and summarize all numeric information. For
qualitative and historical research, this chapter usually is organized by the themes or
categories uncovered in your research.
If you have conducted focus groups or interviews, it is often appropriate to provide a brief
descriptive (e.g., demographic) profile of the participants first.
In some cases, this analysis also includes information from field notes or other interpretative
data (e.g., life history information).
Chapter 05
Discussion

 Interpret and explain your results

 Answer your research question
 Justify your approach+
 critically evaluate your study
The purpose of this chapter is not just to reiterate what you found but rather to discuss what
your findings mean in relation to the theoretical body of knowledge on the topic and your
profession.
This chapter also should address what your findings mean for communication professionals
in the field being examined. In other words, what are the study's practical implications?
What does the study suggest?
This chapter next outlines the limitations of the study.
Chapter 06

Conclusion & Recommendations

Obviously, the thesis or dissertation ends with a brief conclusion that provides closure. A
strong final sentence should be written. Areas for future research then are proposed.

Chapter 07

References/Bibliography
 Researcher should focus on recent papers and papers older than five years should not
be included except for an overriding purpose.

 Present your references in alphabetical order

 Authors can cite journal articles that have been submitted and accepted for publication
but are yet to be published.

Information/details to mention in references

 The name of the author(s)

 The year of publication and, where applicable, the exact date of publication
 The full title of the source
 For books, the city of publication
 For articles or essays, the name of the periodical or book in which the article
or essay appears
 For magazine and journal articles, the volume number, issue number, and
pages where the article appears
 For sources on the web, the URL where the source is located