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GuidelinesandFrameworkforADissertation-1.docx

· The below is a GUIDELINE and FRAMEWORK. ( An example of the CONTENTS page done by a previous student for a media Dissertation for the topic of - PROS and CONS of using Smart devices like mobile on children)

· See HOW it can fit in the Dissertation Topic chosen and can be customised.

· Once framework is there, then it is easy to do up the research paper.

My TOPIC is: The positive and negative aspects of Social media platform Facebook – its impact and influence on users

Chapter 1: Introduction

· General Statement

· Academic Definition

· Contextualising Background

· Rationale of choosing this topic: Why was this topic important to investigate? Describe the significance of the research problem and state why, a case study is appropriate.

· Thesis Statement: Identify your goal, outline the purpose of the case study. Explain what you intend to do for the rest of the document and why the case study will help.

Chapter 2: Literature Review

· Definition of Smart Devices

· History of Smart Devices

· Usage of Smart Devices

· Definition of Smart Device Culture

· Definition of children ( age group)

· Existing Research and how it is applicable to the topic

Chapter 3: Research and Findings

· Research Methodology

· Influence and Effects on children (Both good and bad aspects)

Good

· Educational influence like ‘Apple Education’

Bad

· Behavioural Impact

· Mentally (introvert – stops to connect with others)

· Physically (stops to go out)

· Socially (Grow up not knowing how to communicate / network with others)

· Reasons of Smart Device Culture

· Parental Influence

· School and Peer Pressure

Chapter 4: Case Studies (WHY and HOW, What are your thoughts and opinions?)

· 1-2 x Positive Effect / Influence Case Study

· 1-2 x Negative Effects / Influence Case Study

Chapter 5: Conclusion

· Refer back to the purpose and goal of the study and thesis statement

· Summary of findings: Highlight important points from the findings and discussion and explain the significance briefly

· Study’s Limitations

· Explain the limitations concisely and why they are not significant. (A key objective of the research process is not only discovering new knowledge but to also confront assumptions and explore what we do not know)

· Limitations etc, - data collection, access, cultural bias

· Suggest areas for further research

· Additional questions related to the problem that is inconclusive in the findings or came up from your analysis

· Refer to other research that has been done on similar campaigns

· Final Reflections: On the evidence presented to the practice of Public Relations.