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Students' Companion on Mini-Dissertation, Thesis, and Final Project Writing.
This Students' Companion is strategically designed for participants in the BUSN 711 - Capstone Research Thesis Course, offering a comprehensive, interactive, and user-friendly approach to mastering the curriculum. It meticulously covers all essential aspects of the course, ensuring a seamless integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application. It is structured to enhance user engagement and understanding, the manual incorporates a variety of practical exercises designed to simulate real-world business challenges. These include detailed case studies, reflective practices, strategic problem-solving tasks, collaborative planning exercises and data collection. Each activity is crafted to provide a vicarious experience that promotes deep learning and symbiotic interaction among group members. The aim of integrating such dynamic exercises is twofold: firstly, to enhance academic performance and critical thinking skills; and secondly, to equip students with actionable insights that are directly applicable in professional settings or advanced academic pursuits. This dual focus ensures that the skills and knowledge acquired extend beyond conventional academic boundaries, preparing students to effectively devise evidence-based solutions within organizational contexts or in further university courses. Moreover, by bridging the gap between theoretical constructs and practical realities, this guide not only augments the educational experience but also prepares students for immediate and effective application of their skills in dynamic business environments, thus fostering a pragmatic and impactful approach to learning and professional development.
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There is no standard format for the submission of a dissertation or thesis: formatting is at the candidate’s discretion, but using A4 paper is the expected norm. Reasonable width margins (2 – 2.5 cm) ar…
BASIC STRUCTURE OF MINI-DISSERTATION TITLE PAGE (See guidelines in Manual for Postgraduate Studies) ABSTRACT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ABBREVIATIONS (Optional) …
It is suggested that the length for mini-dissertations, dissertations and theses should be conveyed in words rather than pages, using a formula such as the following: ca 320 words per page @ …
Mini-dissertation (Afr – Miniverhandeling) Mini-dissertation (Afr – Miniverhandeling) Dissertation (Afr – Verhandeling) Thesis (Afr – Proefskrif) Credits (as per HEQF) 30 of 120 60 …
The word count of the mini-dissertation, thesis, or final project must comprise of approximately 20-30 typed A4 pages (minimum 5000-7000 words). Page layout Left margin: 3 cm. Right …
An excellent thesis does not need to be long, it can be anything from 4000 words (a bit more than the length of an original research journal article) or up to 20 000 words or more. It is not the length that indicates the quality of the work.
In the case of: mini-dissertation, no manuscript is required. dissertation, one manuscript; and in the case of a thesis two manuscripts should be submitted for publication. Candidates should …
The proposal for a Master’s thesis is usually between 5 and 10 typed pages; that for a Doctoral thesis, between 10 and 15 pages. For Masters students embarking on a mini-dissertation, all …