Dissertation in Economics (SE-6003K)
Dissertation in Business Economics (SE-6004K)
Dissertation in International Economics (SE-6005K)
Dissertation in Financial Economics (SE-6006K)
Assessment: Research Outline of 3,000 to 3,500 words
(20% of total module marks)
Dissertation in Economics (SE-6003K)
Dissertation in Business Economics (SE-6004K)
Dissertation in International Economics (SE-6005K)
Dissertation in Financial Economics (SE-6006K)
Research Outline of 3,000 to 3,500 words
Your Research Outline encompasses the following in relation to your dissertation topic:
(i) Definition of the topic through a summary of the general focus / motivation of dissertation that should demonstrate a coherent economics based approach to the chosen topic. The research question(s) to be investigated should also be clearly explained in this section. [approximately 300 words]
(ii) The development of a theoretical framework literature review which should outline the key aspects of the relevant economic theory and be fully referenced in relation to origination and application of the theory. [approximately 1000-1500 words]
(iii) Empirical / Contextual literature review to support the specific methodology or approach to be taken to answer your research question(s). These should be discussed in terms of a critical summary / discussion of previous literature. NB only use academically credible studies e.g. refereed journal articles, books, working papers, government/NGO reports etc. [approximately 1000-1500 words]
(iv) Explain the method and data to be used, which should address discuss issues such as: what methods are appropriate to answering your research question(s)? What data / variables will you use? Where is it from? How will you analyse it? [approximately 200 words]
