Dissertation

Surname or Family Name

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Forename(s) or Given Name(s)

Student Registration Number

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Programme of Study

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Title

State the title of your research project

Project Aim and Research Objectives(500 words)

Aim:

Research Objectives:

Research Question:

Theoretical Framework:

Evidence-based background and justification:

Research Plan (500 words)

Calculation works:

Code books to be used:

Software’s to be used:

Possible Risks Factors:

Research Methodology:

Research Framework:

Time line:

Contribution of Research:

People and Personal Data

Secondary Data

Will your work involve secondary data, not in the public domain?

Commercial Data

Will your work involve commercially sensitive data, not in the public domain?

Environmental Data

Will your work will involve the collection of environmental data?

Anonymising Data

Describe the arrangements you will follow to anonymise data.How will this be covered in the informed consent you will obtain? If this is not appropriate to your work, explain why this is the case?

Storing Data

Describe the arrangements you will follow for the secure transportation and storage of data collected and used during your study. You should explain what kind(s) of storage you intend to use (e.g., cloud-based, portable hard drive, USB stick, U-drive, OneDrive), and the protocols you will put in place to keep the data safe and secure.

Relevance toProgramme of Study

Explain how your proposal is aligned with the educational ethos of your programme of study (maximum 150 words). You will need to read the programme details on the University’s website at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/postgraduate-study/