Thesis review on

Kassahun Girma’s thesis

Addis Ababa University

Department of Accounting and Finance

Challenges and Opportunities of Electronic Banking in Ethiopian Banking

Industry (Evidence from Selected Private Commercial Banks)

Year: February/2016

1. Title page

The title page shows the central idea what to do in the research in a clear and
concise way so as to be understood. Further the title contains appropriate word
number and with all necessary information’s to be include in the title page

But the title of the research is written in different font size and appropriate
punctuations for instance semi colon (:) and bracket is used differently.

2. Abstract

The abstract of research contain for the required elements like title, statement of
the problem. Objective, methodology, expected result, conclusion and
recommendation. The abstract is written in italic style.

But it lacks the motivational statement which inspire the reader of the paper,
decides the abstract is a little bite lengthy.
 3. Introduction

The introduction part of the research paper try to explain about the over view of the
research, historical perspective, definition and theory practical and theoretical
issues on the study and findings which is considered as strength.

On the other hand there are some points to be considered as a weakness the
introduction should not be broken down out of the background section. And, the
background section is found to be very short even though it is brief to give concise
idea to the reader.

4. Statement of the problem

The statement of the problem in the research clearly established the problem and
reviewed the previous literature in the area as much as possible.

But there is a deficiency to show the gap in the research except explaining the idea
of other researcher.

5. Research objective

The research objective is directly related with the title of the study and with the
statement of the problem. In addition, the specific objectives of the research
express the point expressed under the research questions.