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6CN010 Dissertation -
Aims & Objectives
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Aims & Objectives - definition
Aim
A statement of what the research will
attempt to achieve (formulated from the
research question)
Objectives
Coherent, focused, step by step
operational statements to achieve the aim
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Aims & Objectives - definition
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Aims & Objectives - definition
Why have Research Objectives?
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Aims & Objectives - definition
Research Aim
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Aims & Objectives should be
Brief and concise
Realistic (be achievable within the
constraints you have e.g. time, data
availability etc)
Identify how you will undertake the
dissertation (e.g. establishing current
knowledge, methodology, sample strategy
etc.)
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Aims & Objectives should not be
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Aim example 1
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Objectives example 1
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Aim example 2
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Objectives example 2
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Aim and Objectives - specifics
A one sentence aim, highlighting your ultimate goal
Objectives:
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Objectives
For the dissertation purposes you will need at least
one or more of the objective for the following areas:
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Articulating Research Aim and Objectives
RESEARCH AIM An investigation into the nature of [PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH TOPIC /
(One sentence statement CONTEXT]
about what you wish to (e.g. the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution procedures applied to commercial new build projects in
achieve (ULTIMATE GOAL) the West Midlands)
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
(One sentence: specific, measurable,
targets)
THEORY TEST CONCLUDE
What To conduct a critical review of To collect data by [STATE METHODS(S): To discuss and compare theoretical
literature relating to QUESTIONNAIRE; INTERVIEWS; CASE constructs [OUTCOMES OF THEORY]
[AREA/CONTEXT] in order to STUDY; EXPERIMENT] from [STATE with the empirical research findings
[IDENTIFY KEY ISSUES / FACTORS SOURCE(S): SURVEY POPULATION / [OUTCOMES OF TEST] and draw
/ VARIABLES; DEVELOP A SAMPLE; NATURE OF EXPERIMENT] conclusions.
THEORETICAL MODEL; PRODUCE To critically analyse and summarise the
A SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION; data collected in order to [EVALUATE /
ENABLE AN EXPERIMENT TO BE MEASURE KEY ISSUES / FACTORS /
CONDUCTED]. VARIABLES; CONSTRUCT A
PRACTICAL MODEL; DEVELOP A
PILOT SOFTWARE PACKAGE;
PRESENT EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS]
How
[METHOD(S) USED TO [METHOD(S) USED TO ACHIEVE [METHOD(S) USED TO ACHIEVE
ACHIEVE OBJECTIVE] OBJECTIVES] OBJECTIVE]
Example of Aim and objectives
Research Aim
Research Objectives
To review the existing guidance on flood damage
management and project management.
To review the effectiveness of the damage management
industry towards responding to major flood events
(Carlisle, Boscastle).
To survey from damage management companies their
existing methods of project managing flood claims.
To analyse this data and identify shortcomings or best
practice in flood claims management.
To draw conclusions as to the state of preparedness of the
UK damage management sector and make
recommendations as appropriate.
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Task
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Thank You
ANY
QUESTIONS?
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