“Appraising the pragmatic application and scope of using technology focusing on wearables devices in the management of Diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia”

Note to the writer

Title

Appraising the pragmatic application and scope of using technology focusing on wearables devices in the management of Diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia”

Required Dissertation Dissertation –word count (11,500 words with +- 10%)

Writing Guidelines

Without those guidelines the dissertation will not be accepted!

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How to achieve it:

· Writing well involves turning ideas into logical and credible arguments. It should be clearly structured, well-argued, and evidenced and focused on the subject matter, making it coherent.

· Kindly take into consideration all the forwarded articles, references in the proposal dissertation proposal. It should be well written and well referenced.

· Write up as you go. Writing is first and foremost analysing, revising, and polishing text. Send me your Drafts as you go make this will make our life a lot easier when it comes to producing the final version

· Keep the research questions in mind throughout the writing process

· Ask and answer questions via a combination of literature and primary and secondary data or a synthesis and/or evaluation of (different bodies of) literature.

· Suggested structure

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Literature review

4. Method

5. Results

6. Discussion

7. Conclusions

8. References

9. Appendices

Word count

· Introduction – 1000 words

· Literature review – 4000 words

· Methodology (Process of Research) – 1500 words

· Data analysis – 3500 words

· Conclusions, recommendations, and reflections – 1500 words

ABSTRACT

Four short paragraphs:

1. What were my research questions and why were they important?

2. How did I go about answering the research questions?

3. What did I find out in response to these questions?

4. What conclusions can be drawn?

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION – Expected Headings (Approx.: 1000 words) Introduction: Chapter One -1000- 1500 words

· Introduce the topic and its context.

· State the overall aim of the research.

· Define the scope of the study.

· Present the research objectives and questions to be studied as a logical consequence of the argument they have constructed.

· Summarise the chapter and introduce the next chapter.

· This chapter should reflect the scope of the research, outlining the size of the problem.

· The rationale behind pursuing such an investigation and any personal motivations prompting the investigation.

· It is imperative that the chapter includes clearly stated aims, which lead to a well- formulated research question, which is then interpreted through a brief selection of objectives.

· The objective of the chapter is to introduce the reader to the work as much as give them an impression what to expect.

· The research questions(s) and a clear statement of research objectives

· Brief background and a guide to the storyline

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW – Expected Headings (Approx. 4000 words) Literature review: Chapter two 4000 words

· To set your study in the wider context

· To show how your study supplements existing work

· Introduce the section by presenting the review on the topic under study

· Ensure the reviewed literature is relevant by using the research question(s) as sub-headings

· Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the academic debates relevant to your topic.

· Findings and Gap Analysis

· Critically analyse key contributions, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, testing their internal consistency, and acknowledging and presenting the inevitable counter-arguments.

· Summarise the chapter and introduce the next chapter.

· The chapter describes and defines the context of the dissertation.

· The chapter needs to define and explain the intended meaning behind the research question.

· It should be focused and explore the relationships between concepts noted in the research question as well as demonstrate critical thinking drawn from the academic sources relevant to the research question.

· The objective of the chapter is to allow reader to recognize the broader frameworks supporting the undertaken research and the wider linkages that exist beyond the scope of the research, whilst engaging with ways these debates impact the undertaken research.

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (PROCESS OF RESEARCH) – Expected Headings (Approx. 1500 words) Results: Chapter 3

· To report the facts your research discovered

· To support the facts with quotes from participants

· Research Philosophy

· Research Paradigm

· Research Approach

· Research Strategy and tools; Time Horizons of the study

· Sampling Technique

· Data Collection techniques

· Data Analysis techniques

· Reliability and Validity of research

· Limitations of the Research

· This chapter provides an overview of how the research was conducted. Although there is some

· expectation of a more descriptive approach (simply describing the process of data collection),

· for the most part, students are expected to reflect upon the appropriateness of the steps they took to their given research question.

· Thus, the tone of the chapter should be more reflective and focused on examining the appropriateness of the undertaken process and the supporting methodology.

· It is imperative that any methodological choices and decisions are argued against the overall research question to demonstrate the rigor of the process. During the research process, secondary data is essential and primary data is desirable.

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CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS (Approx. 3500 words) Discussion:

· To interpret results and relate the findings to the original research goals and objectives

· To indicate implications of the research

· The chapter acts as a showcase of the submission.

· It places the research question at its centre and methodically presents a response to it. It is here that students describe what they have found out, what data sets have given particular insights and how those insights illuminate the research question.

· It is imperative that the content of the chapter is not seen as simple description of the collected data, but rather a narrative is presented that offers data analysis and critical interrogation in light of the research question.

· Part of the analysis should also include recognition of the underpinning literature review which would further the analysis process.

· The objective of the chapter is to provide the reader with a critical narrative that respond to the research question, where the focus is not just on what has been discovered, but also why any of that information is meaning full to the undertaken study.

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Approx. 1500 words

· This culminating chapter returns to the initial presented aims, research question, and objectives and provides an overall response to them as derived from the previous chapters.

· The chapter should offer concluding remarks not only in response to the research question but also highlights the gained insights. The chapter should also provide recommendation in response to the research question either in terms of specific actions or further research.

· It is imperative that the chapter clearly stems from the preceding chapters and does not stand on its own.

REFERENCES (Not included in the word count)

· This part of the dissertation lists what research sources were used across the whole submission apart from the actual collected data.

· The data sources would be listed in chapter 3 and evidenced in appendices.

· All books, articles, sources of statistical data and web sites used in the dissertation must be listed in this chapter.

· Additional sources consulted should also be placed in this section. Entries must be formatted using the Harvard Referencing system.

APPENDICES (Not included in the word count)

· All quantitative working (e.g. screen prints from SPSS); organograms; organisation policies and procedures; letters of authorisation/confidentiality agreements; progress reports/meeting notes/other relevant communications, sample observation/field notes, any visual records of data, etc.

· To qualify for inclusion in the Appendices, material should be referred to somewhere within the body of the dissertation. E.g.: Example of instrument for primary data collection e.g. base questionnaire, structured interview pro-forma.

· Also one example of respondent feedback e.g. completed questionnaire, transcript of interview

FORMATTING/GENERAL:

· Headers (containing short title of dissertation) and Footers (containing Student Name, Module Code, and Page Numbering) are required.

· Text alignment should be fully justified (i.e. in a block with no ragged right margin)

· All spacing between paragraphs should be consistent

· Type font Times Roman/Courier/Arial size 12

· All headings should be Bold

· Accurate Harvard Referencing must be used throughout

· Students must submit the work through LMS project submission gateway. No hard copy submissions are required or accepted.

To summarise

· Writing is a creative process and a powerful way to clarifying your thinking

· A project report needs a clear structure that helps to develop the storyline

· All the information should be readily accessible to the reader

· Use a clear writing style free and check for spelling and grammatical errors

· Be prepared to rewrite the first draft several times

· Remember to check the assessment criteria