Thesis
Graduate Studies in
computer Information Systems
Guidelines For Writing Final Research Project: Contents
CISP 698
SPRING 2017
My Topic: Risk Management Strategies in Cloud Computing; Information and Data
Authentication Techniques
Introduction
This chapter consists of the following components:
Introductory Statements
An overview of the research project
The content must be written from general to specific, from topic breadth to topic depth, or from past to present
Should contain three (3) journal / proceedings citations
Statement of the Problem
Should begin by addressing a problem that is identified in the literatures
Should state specific impact using a quantitative measurement as an indicator
Should contain two (2) to three (3) journal /proceedings citations
Statement of Objective(s)
Should being by stating general objective of the research
Should address specific outcome and contributions to the solution of the stated problem
Should contain one (1) to two (2) journal citations
Should be about one (1) page
Should be written in present tense
Definitions of Terms (if it is needed)
Should clarify and define terms that have multiple meanings or implications
Should define abbreviations that are discipline specific
It may contain citations from dictionaries and journals
Should be written in present tense
Review of Literature
This Chapter contains past and the most recent information about the research topic. It should contain the following components:
Introductory Statements
Should contain a general survey of the topic (s)
Should be from general to specific, from topic breadth to topic depth
Should contain two (2) to three (3) journal citations
Should be written in past tense
Sub-Heading I
Should identify published research papers related to the topic(s)
Should summarize trends, developments, outcomes, directions, and other issues that are identified in the literature.
Should contain the conceptual framework
Should contain three (3) to five (5) journal /proceedings citations
Should be written in past tense
Sub-Heading II
Should begin with by identifying all the variables, models, instruments, or methods that are identified in the literature
Should state the origin of those specific variables from the conceptual model or methods
Should contain five (3) to ten (5) journal / proceedings citations
Should be written in past tense
Methodology
This Chapter presents the reader with the variables identified, method(s) used to collect the data or identify project solution, hypothesis for analytical testing, tools used to implement the project, and methods of presenting the process. This Chapter consists of the following components:
Introduction
Should include statement of the objective
May include a brief description of the variables identified in section B.
The written content should be specific
It should be about one page maximum or half a page minimum
Data Gathering
Should state the targeted population and indicate the method of computing sample size should be computed using specific parameters.
Should specify method of collecting the data. If collecting data requires an instrument, the instrument must be pre-approved and show state evidence of reliability.
Hypothesis (for studies involving analytical testing)
Should include all the hypotheses that are related to the problem.
Should be about one page.
4. Method of Analysis
Should clearly state methods (quantitative techniques, development, assessment) or decision rule used for examining data or the project.
Should state the procedure and steps taking in implementation process and drawing conclusions.
Method of Presentation
Should state the logical presentation of the outcome.
Should describe the applied tolls such as graphics or there presentation facilities.
Should lead to a better understanding of the project findings.
Findings
This Chapter should documents and present all the outcomes and results of the project. Further discussion should be made about information containing in the presentation tools, the project contribution to the analysis of the result and design process and solution.
1. Introduction
a. A general restatement of the project or research objective.
b. A brief description of the method of approach.
c. Should be a bout one page.
2. Outcomes of Processes
a. Result in related to the method of approach should be clearly presented and discussed.
b. Should discuss if the outcomes can be generalized and if these results represent the real world situations.
c. Should clearly indicate results of each hypothesis.
d. Major and critical should be stated precisely.
e. Should be written in past tense.
Conclusion
This Chapter presents the reader with summary of project objective, methodology, results, caveats, and directions for future studies. Specifically, this chapter includes:
1. Introduction
a. A brief paragraph about the main focus of the project.
b. A summary of applied method.
c. A summary of the results.
d. Should be written in past tense.
2. Implications
a. Should address the results can contribute and applied to the related issues.
b. Should be about one page.
c. Should be written in present tense.
3. Direction for Future Research
a. Should state how the research or project can be expanded.
b. Should state how the project can be replicated using different conditions and methods.
4. Caveats
a. Should clearly state the limitations of the results and the domain of the problem.
b. Should be written in past tense.
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