Write a 6,000 word dissertation on “The Effect of New U.S. Tariffs and Tax Policies on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Growth in The Bahamas”
To support this, I will be providing the following materials:
- My research paper (to serve as the foundation for the dissertation)
- Feedback from my professor (which should be carefully reviewed and incorporated)
- The official report format and dissertation structure required by my university (please follow this thoroughly)
Please ensure that the final draft reflects the professor’s comments, adheres strictly to the formatting and structural guidelines, and maintains academic tone and quality throughout.
Report Format
Cover Title Page
Includes – institution name, award name, year of submission, student name, project
title University Logo etc.
Abstract (Should not exceed one page in length)
• very brief introduction
• summary of content
• outline of conclusions reached
Acknowledgements
These should be given very simply to individuals and organizations that have provided substantive help with the research. This is not a “dedication” section.
Table of Contents
• Main contents page (section/chapter headings/numbers, and sub-headings
• List of figures individually listed by title and/or number
• List of tables individually listed by title and/or number
• List of appendices individually listed by title of each appendix
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION (700 words)
(aims, context, rationale, research objectives, research problem. The introduction leads the reader from a general subject area to a particular topic of inquiry. It establishes the scope, context, and significance of the research being conducted by summarizing current understanding and background information about the topic. Also, Background information included in the project must identify and describe the history and nature of a well-defined research problem with reference to the existing literature. The background information should indicate the root of the problem being studied, appropriate context of the problem in relation to theory, research, and/or practice, its scope, and the extent to which previous studies have successfully investigated the problem, noting, in particular, where gaps exist that your study
attempts to address.)
1.1 Research Problem & Significance and Background of Research Study
1.2 Research aims and objectives
1.3 Research Questions
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW (1200 words)
A critical review of existing literature around the topic of investigation. This is likely to comprise
background theory, plus summaries of research done by other organizations, government statistics and publications related to the topic of your project.
2.1 Sub-heading 1
2.2 Sub-heading 2
2.3 Sub-heading 3
CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (1000 words)
(Secondary research philosophy and design – how you went about your research. This chapter describes research approaches that are taken to investigate a research problem and the rationale for the application of specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information applied to understanding the topic under investigation)
3.1 Research Approach and Design
3.2 Research sampling & Description and sources of secondary data selected
3.3 Quality of secondary data
3.4 Secondary Data Ethical measures
CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH FINDINGS (reporting) (800 words)
In this chapter you are required to report the research findings of your study based on the methodology[or methodologies] you applied to gather information. The results section should state the findings of the research arranged in a logical sequence without bias or interpretation. The following chapter is designed for the discussion and analysis of the project’s results.
4.1 Introduction to the section
4.2 Results including graphical illustrations
CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF THE FINDINGS (1200 words)
In this section, you need to interpret and describe the significance of your findings in relation to what was already known about the research problem being investigated and to explain any new
understanding or insights that emerged as a result of your research.
5.1 Evaluation of Findings
5.2 Re-assessment of Research Questions in relation to research findings and literature
CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (1100 words)
Your conclusion should explicitly address your research objectives. It is often a good idea to re-state the research objectives at this point and then explain exactly how and, to what degree, they have been addressed. You are also advised to include a series of recommendations. Your recommendations may include reflection on how future research might further develop your research and/or address the limitations of your research. For Projects with an explicit business problem focus, recommendations may involve advice as to how a particular organization or industry might wish to act in light of your findings.
6.1 Conclusion
6.2 Recommendations for Business Application
6.3 Limitations & Implications for future research
References
You must include all references in the main references section.
You should identify clearly those sources that you have specifically referred to and referenced (using the Harvard system) from those sources that you merely read in the course of your research.
Appendices
Note:The majority of references should come from secondary sources (e.g., journal articles, conference papers, reports, etc.) although you can also utilize area specific textbooks.
You must ensure that you use the University of UEL’s Harvard style of referencing