Of course, answer to the question posed varies in terms of countries, schools, disciplines and even supervisors. Despite the varieties and variations, can you kindly share your unique experience and suggestion that could make us enlightened? Please tell us your country-specific requirements ?
I my country - Brazil - there is no requirement for a minimum number of chapters. However, the usual division - intro, methodology, theoretical background, data analysis, discussion, and conclusion - will be a really good basis to start (considering that the theoretical background usually demands more chapters. One for each keyword)
Hope that helps
Standard in the US is 5 Chapters, though there is variance. Pages range 60-400+.
I think it all depends on what the faculty of your university requires. My dissertation at the University of Bath asked me about 7 chapters.
It all depends from one come from. By this I mean your country where you come from and the University you come from too. In my university back here in Nigeria and Benue State University to be precise,we begin from Chapter One and end in Chapter five
A good research report PhD dissertation or thesis must possess the following sections:
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Research Questions/Hypotheses
1.4 Purpose of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope and Delimitation of Study 1.7 Limitation of Study (optional)
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Model/Theoretical Framework/Conceptual Framework 2.2 Insert other relevant sub-headings
2.3 etc
2.4 Literature Appraisal
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Instrument(s)
3.5 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument(s)
3.6 Administration of Instrument(s) 3.7 Method of Data Analysis CHAPTER FOUR:
DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Implications of the Study
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Suggestions for Further Research
5.6 Contribution to Knowledge
References
Appendices
Culled from: NOUN (2018) A Study Guide for the Distance Learner. Page 103
mostly it depends upon the university‘s format and requirements. but according to me you can have minimum 150 and maximum 300 pages according to your research and methodology.
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