Overall Requirements Word Count: 18,000 ± 10% (excluding references & appendices) Referencing: Harvard style, consistent throughout Structure: 5 chapters, plus abstract, references, and appendices Sources: 60–70% of references must be from the last 5 years (2020–2024) Tone: Academic, analytical, and critical — no descriptive-only sections Chapter Breakdown 1 – Introduction (1,500–2,000 words) Purpose: Set the […]