Portfolio Semester 6 Research Dissertation (QSB 4914)

Research Dissertation (QSB 4914)

Lecturer: Theong May Chuan

The module intends to introduce students to academic research and provide some in-depth understanding of the research methodology. Students are required to undertake and submit a substantial piece of independent research work which consists of both recording and analysing of data or the summary of published material on the topic supplemented by opinion gathered through interviews or questionnaires. In exceptional cases original ideas and innovative applications may be developed. Students are to negotiate a project title and specification with their supervisor. After an initial period of background work, they carry out the necessary work to complete their dissertation. The dissertation should be a demonstration of effective research combined with clear and concise presentation of between 10,000 to 12,000 words.

Objectives:

1.             To develop awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.

2.             To explore the approaches to research.

3.             To demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind to produce a viable academic research.

Learning Outcomes:

1. I am able to  use a depth of subject knowledge and apply analytical and research skills in closely defined topic areas.

2. I have the ability to collect data and information required and analyse data collected using appropriate techniques and tools

3. I have the knowledge to develop a comprehensive research conclusion and summary

4. I am able to  adopt executive keyboarding to produce project documentation and presentations

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                                                       My topic for the dissertation paper

In this module, I was required to prepare a proposal initially followed by the topic confirmation with my supervisor Mr. Simon Chee. Once the topic was approved I proceeded to do a literature review. After this phase I moved on to do my research methodology and developed a questionnaire to collect data for the purposes of this study. Lastly data collected was analyzed and concluded for this module.