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Understanding Your Project Format

The document outlines the structure and components of a dissertation, including pre-content pages such as the author's declaration, acknowledgments, and abstract, followed by main content chapters covering introduction, literature review, methodology, and more. It concludes with end matter sections like the bibliography and appendix. Each section serves a specific purpose to present and support the research effectively.

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Understanding Your Project Format

The document outlines the structure and components of a dissertation, including pre-content pages such as the author's declaration, acknowledgments, and abstract, followed by main content chapters covering introduction, literature review, methodology, and more. It concludes with end matter sections like the bibliography and appendix. Each section serves a specific purpose to present and support the research effectively.

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Bimsara Kumarasinghe
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Pre-Content Pages

1. Author's Declaration
• A formal statement where you declare that the work is your own original
work
• Confirms the work hasn't been submitted elsewhere
• Must be signed and dated
2. Acknowledgments
• Thank people who helped you during your research
• Include supervisors, technical support, family, and other contributors
• Keep it professional but personal
3. Abstract
• Brief summary of your entire dissertation (usually 250-300 words)
• Covers your research question, methodology, findings, and conclusions
• Written last, despite appearing at the start
4. Lists
• Table of Contents: Shows the structure and page numbers
• List of Figures: Catalogs all diagrams, charts, and images
• List of Tables: Indexes all tables used
• List of Abbreviations: Defines technical terms and acronyms
Main Content
5. Chapter 1: Introduction
• Introduces your research topic
• States research objectives
• Explains why the research is important
• Outlines the dissertation structure
6. Chapter 2: Literature Review
• Reviews existing research in your field
• Identifies gaps in current knowledge
• Shows how your research fits into the bigger picture
7. Chapter 3: Methodology
• Explains your research approach
• Details methods used to collect data
• Justifies why these methods were chosen
8. Chapter 4: Specifications, Requirements and Analysis
• Details technical specifications
• Lists project requirements
• Analyzes collected data or system needs
9. Chapter 5: Software Design Stage
• Explains the design process
• Includes diagrams, flowcharts, or architecture plans
• Details design decisions and rationale
10. Chapter 6: Testing
• Describes testing procedures
• Documents test results
• Explains how issues were addressed
11. Chapter 7: Implementation
• Details how the project was implemented
• Explains technical choices
• Describes challenges and solutions
12. Chapter 8: Evaluation
• Assesses project outcomes
• Compares results with objectives
• Discusses limitations
13. Chapter 9: Conclusion
• Summarizes key findings
• Addresses research questions
• Suggests future research directions

End Matter
14. Bibliography
• Lists all referenced sources
• Follows required citation style
• Alphabetically ordered
15. Appendix
• Contains supplementary material
• Includes raw data, additional figures, or code
• Any material too detailed for main chapters

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