ACCT 960b

Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

Name: Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

Course Number: ACCT 960b

Credit(s): 4

Course Description

Building on Practical Research I, this course involves a preliminary literature review and emphasizes methods of literature selection, requiring students to employ different modes of literature scanning. The focus is on proposing a research methodology.

Learning Outcomes:

Undertake research using online and offline sources, occasionally involving personal experiments to obtain original data for thesis or dissertation support.
Analyze pieces of literature to assess relevance and impact on the field.
Provide a brief summary emphasizing the literature’s impact and meaningful contributions to the field of study.
Determine the literature making the most significant contribution to the topic.
Determine the research methodology for the dissertation.