Posted: December 30th, 2015

How can User-friendly IT Systems enhance Performance? A Study of IT system usability and its implications on Organisational Performance.

DISSERTATION – CLASSICAL STRUCTURE
-Title page
-Acknowledgements
-Contents page: chapters, appendices, tables, figures, illustrations
-Abstract
Summary and outline of main findings
-Introduction
Outline scope of study and what background material will be discussed.
Define abstract concepts in the context
Explain complex or technical words
Describe how study conducted – data collection methods used.
Outline and explain order of material.
State major findings.
Summarise conclusion.
-Literature Survey
Put your own work into context.
Move from general background/standard theoretical works to more precise,
recent work relevant to your topic.
Cover range of positions – not just those that agree with you.
Show how existing theories/research findings illuminate your work.
-Methodology
(Explain approach taken and why particular methods and techniques used.
Describe procedures, size of samples, methods of selection, choice of variables
and controls, any tests of measurement etc.
Mention deficiencies in methods.
-Results
Present findings clearly.
Use tables, charts, diagrams etc if appropriate.
-Discussion
Interpret findings.
Construct a logical, consistent argument based on findings.
-Conclusion
Summarise main points and state any conclusions which can be drawn.
Indicate how firm the conclusion is
Make any recommendations
-References
-Bibliography – background reading but not cited
-Appendices
e.g. blank questionnaire, participant consent form,participant information sheet, project Poste