The normal word length for assignments of 5,000 words may be exceeded for the Research Methods assignment.
Title gives a clear indication of the topic to be addressed.
The purpose of the dissertation is clearly stated. As a formative stage towards the dissertation, the statement of clear and appropriately focused research questions is of great importance. Where appropriate a rationale is given. The local and national context is clearly stated. In this formative stage, there should be a review of the literature linked to the purpose of the dissertation which establishers the main structure and themes and generates relevant research questions and theoretical frameworks.