The University of Buea Dissertation Guide 2021 UB Postgraduate School

FORMAT OF MASTER’S DISSERTATIONS IN SOME SOCIAL SCIENCES

AND HUMANITIES
(Geography, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Law, Media
Studies, Gender)

There are 5 chapters for the Master’s Dissertation.

Preliminary Pages (Title pages, Dedication, etc)

Certification
Acknowledgments
Abstract
Table of contents
List of illustrations
List of Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of appendices

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Research Objectives (2 for the Master’s Dissertation)
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Scope/Delimitation of the Study
1.7 Significance/Justification of the Dissertation
1.8 Definition of Terms
1.9 Literature Review
1.9.1 Conceptual Review and Analytical Framework
1.9.2 Review of Empirical Literature
1.9.3 Theoretical Review and Theoretical Framework
1.9.4 Gaps and Contributions
1.10 Methods
1.10.1 Research Design
1.10.2 Techniques
1.10.3 Instrumentation
1.10.4 Target Population
1.10.5 Sampling Procedures and Sampling Size
1.10.6 Data Collection/Field Procedures
1.10.7 Data Processing and Analysis

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 1.10.8 Ethical Considerations
1.11 Organization/Structure of the Dissertation

CHAPTER TWO: PRESENTATION OF CONTEXT OF STUDY

CHAPTER THREE: Findings of Specific Objective 1

CHAPTER FOUR: Findings of Specific Objective 2

CHAPTER FIVE: Conclusions (including likely Recommendations, Suggestions for

Further Research)

References/Bibliography

Appendices (should include relevant materials).