Construction Project Manager’s Impact on Construction Performances:

The case study in Ethiopia.

Construction performance management

How to Structure your Dissertation on Construction

Engineering
A well-structured dissertation can help students to achieve a high overall academic grade.

 A Title Page
 Acknowledgements
 Declaration
 Abstract: A summary of the research completed
 Table of Contents
 Introduction: This chapter includes project rationale, research background, key research
aims and objectives, and the research problems to be addressed. An outline of the
structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
 Literature Review: This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing
published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic, in light of
research questions to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative
weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area whilst identifying any research
gaps. Break down of the topic, and key terms can have a positive impact on your
dissertation and your tutor.
 Methodology: The data collection and analysis methods and techniques employed by the
researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter which usually includes research
design, research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration,
data collection methods and data analysis strategy.
 Findings and Analysis: Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings
and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without
interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to
include graphs, chartsand tables to this chapter to identify meaningful trends and
relationships.
 Discussion and Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this
chapter, and state whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential
aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence
from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and
directions for future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research,
along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of
suggestions for improvement.
 References: This should be completed in accordance with your University’s requirements
 Bibliography
 Appendices: Any additional information, diagrams, graphs that were used to complete
the dissertation but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices
chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.