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“Organising your activities more carefully is an obvious way to gain more productive time.” Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers,   How to write dissertations & project reports

The most important thing to keep in mind throughout the dissertation project is there are two main aspects to manage; first is the wider project that includes your proposal, research and planning; the other is writing the report or dissertation itself. They are separate sections of the overall project even if they are intrinsically linked.

Managing your time

One of the main components of project management for your dissertation project is  time management .

During your time at university, you will have already developed some time management skills, both consciously and unconsciously. When you had to complete previous assignments, attend lectures, or even to meet up with others to discuss university or none university topics, you had to manage your time effectively to be where you needed to be or do what you needed to do.  

When it comes to managing your time effectively for your dissertation & project, you generally have more control over how you organise your time, but these means you have more responsibility to do it right. Here are some ways to rise to that responsibility:

List and prioritise tasks

The first thing you need to do, is recognise everything that needs to be done: 

• Order these by priority. You may want to use a priority matrix   to help with this. Some tasks may be dependent on earlier tasks too, so make sure you prioritise anything that may hold you up.

Once you have done this, you are ready to start timetabling when to do each task.

Timetables/planners/diaries 

• Start by putting in key deadlines and other things that cannot be moved (these do not need to be related to your research project).
• Look at the list of tasks you made earlier - decide how long you think you will need to complete each stage (this is obviously a guess at this point, but you need to start somewhere). 
• Timetable as much as you can, especially high priority items or quick wins. Leave gaps though, to allow for some wiggle room when plans change. 
• Remember to take into account when you work best . Most people work at their cognitive best about 2 hours after they wake up - so mid-morning is usually a good time for things you need to really think about. Leave mechanical tasks for when you know you will be more tired.
• Be realistic. You may struggle to get lab time when you want it, ethics approval may take longer than you anticipated, participants may be unavailable. Be prepared to move tasks  and fill the gaps with things you CAN be getting on with (like reading and notemaking or learning new software).
• Leave time for writing up - work backwards from your deadline to timetable that part. However, remember that you do not need to finish your research before you start writing - introductions/literature reviews and parts of the methods section can be written at any time.

For more help, see our  Time Management page.

Prevent procrastination

Katrin Kilingsieck (2013) defines procrastination as:

the voluntary delay of an intended and necessary and/or [personally] important activity, despite expecting potential negative consequences that outweigh the positive consequences of the delay.

We know this is a big problem for a lot of people - in fact one of the top 25 most viewed TED talks is Tim Urban's  Inside the mind of a master procrastinator - see below. It is always difficult to stop procrastinating when you seem to have so much time to complete one assignment - but there is a reason you have so much time - there is a lot to do!. Tim's tips for dealing with procrastination can be found on his excellent blog here: How to beat procrastination.

Visit our separate SkillsGuide on Beating procrastination for tips on how to avoid procrastinating. 

Managing your research

Research for your dissertation or independent project can take many forms - from lab work to literature based research and everything in between. It is therefore not possible to give you specific guidance on how to manage the work. But there are some general guidelines and principles to be aware of:

Schedule time for planning and setting things up - this can take more time than you think. For example, you may need time to:

• Email and receive replies from potential participants (and find mutually convenient times to see them).
• Learn how to use survey software and design an effective questionnaire.
• Arrange to meet up with lab technicians to show you how to use lab equipment.
• Set up suitable data storage systems.
• Develop a search strategy to ensure you find all the relevant papers.
• Learn how to use referencing software to store all your literature, ready to cite when writing.
• Receive ethical approval to proceed with data collection (if you are researching people or animals).

In many fields, analysing data takes a lot longer than collecting it . For example, a ten minute interview or video may take you days to transcribe and analyse.

Research may be written up in a linear way, but it rarely takes place in that order . There could be a lot of backtracking, rethinking, repeating etc. Be prepared for this and accept it.

Start analysing your data as soon as you can after collecting it - it helps you remember contexts and keeps momentum going.

Managing your writing

Here are some tips about managing the writing process:

Schedule it

Rather than just squeezing writing around your other tasks, schedule specific times in your calendar to write . It doesn't have to be for long, it just has to be often. Regularly blocking out time in your calendar to dedicate exclusively to writing your dissertation will, over time, build your smaller sections into one large piece of writing.

Start early

This isn't about the time of day, more about the length of the project. It is a good idea to start the writing process early in the project. This will alleviate the stress of having to write large amounts at once with an ever present deadline looming over you. It will also offer you time to revisit sections of your project you have already written to add, edit, or remove sections to fit your overall project. 

Getting started is often the hardest part - and doing this when the pressure is off, can make it easier.

What to start with

It is usual to start with your research justification and literature review . This can be written before or during your data-collection stage and can be effective way to use time when you are waiting for other things to happen.

If you had to write a research proposal, you may already have done a smaller version of this - but if this was a separate assignment that was submitted through Turnitin, you may have to substantially re-write it to avoid self-plagiarism or getting more marks for the same work..

Each time you sit down to write

There may be long gaps between writing sessions - start your writing session by looking back over the last part of what you wrote the previous time. This will get you back into the zone and help situate the writing you are about to do within the rest of the chapter.

Finish a writing session by writing a few bullet points to remind you where you intend to go next. This can make the start of the next writing session more efficient.

Managing your supervisor

No two students will have the same experience with their supervisor. Some will say their supervisor was amazing, some that they were awful - and every experience in between. There are, however things that you can do to manage the relationship and your expectations from it. There may still be unexpected issues, but you will have done all you can to ensure you get the support you need. 

Remember this is supposed to be an independent project, their role is to support you through that - but there are limitations to what they can help with. They may also be supervising a number of different students and they will certainly have many other time commitments, so be realistic with your expectations!

The first meeting

Whether it is face-to-face or online, your first meeting is crucial as it sets out expectations for all future interactions. A lot of it will be spent talking about your research question, suitable methodologies etc. However, make sure you also ask the following:

• How often can you realistically expect to see me and how long for?
• Is it OK to email you with questions ?
• What are your working patterns ?
• Will you look at draft chapters/sections  and give feedback?
• Is there anything you will not help me with? 
• If you are unavailable and I am desperate, where else can I get support ?
• Can we schedule another meeting now? (Even if this is a long way ahead - get in their diary!)

Further interactions

In any further meetings, make sure you come to them with specific questions to ask . You can also email these ahead of meetings to make sure your supervisor has an idea what you will want to discuss. 

Always take notes , as it is easy to forget things afterwards. Consider asking your supervisor if it is OK to record the meeting - either using your phone in a face-to-face meeting or using the record feature in MS Teams. You can then go through it again later and pick out the key action points.

If you are having real difficulties in getting to see your supervisor or in getting responses from emails, you should talk to or contact the module leader who may be able to intervene on your behalf. There may be a genuine reason why your supervisor is unavailable and they should be able to find this out and let you know, or mediate to ensure you get the support you need. In rare cases, you may be assigned a different supervisor.

Further resources

• Newcastle University Project Planner Step by step help with developing your initial research proposal.
• Northumbria University - Dissertation Planning Downloadable PDF - 10 steps to dissertation success
• University of Leeds Final Chapter Acclaimed interactive resource aimed at undergraduate student completing their final year project or dissertation.
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Dissertation Structure & Layout 101: How to structure your dissertation, thesis or research project.

By: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | July 2019

So, you’ve got a decent understanding of what a dissertation is , you’ve chosen your topic and hopefully you’ve received approval for your research proposal . Awesome! Now its time to start the actual dissertation or thesis writing journey.

To craft a high-quality document, the very first thing you need to understand is dissertation structure . In this post, we’ll walk you through the generic dissertation structure and layout, step by step. We’ll start with the big picture, and then zoom into each chapter to briefly discuss the core contents. If you’re just starting out on your research journey, you should start with this post, which covers the big-picture process of how to write a dissertation or thesis .

*The Caveat *

In this post, we’ll be discussing a traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout, which is generally used for social science research across universities, whether in the US, UK, Europe or Australia. However, some universities may have small variations on this structure (extra chapters, merged chapters, slightly different ordering, etc).

So, always check with your university if they have a prescribed structure or layout that they expect you to work with. If not, it’s safe to assume the structure we’ll discuss here is suitable. And even if they do have a prescribed structure, you’ll still get value from this post as we’ll explain the core contents of each section.  

Overview: S tructuring a dissertation or thesis

• Acknowledgements page
• Abstract (or executive summary)
• Table of contents , list of figures and tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Literature review
• Chapter 3: Methodology
• Chapter 4: Results
• Chapter 5: Discussion
• Chapter 6: Conclusion
• Reference list

As I mentioned, some universities will have slight variations on this structure. For example, they want an additional “personal reflection chapter”, or they might prefer the results and discussion chapter to be merged into one. Regardless, the overarching flow will always be the same, as this flow reflects the research process , which we discussed here – i.e.:

• The introduction chapter presents the core research question and aims .
• The literature review chapter assesses what the current research says about this question.
• The methodology, results and discussion chapters go about undertaking new research about this question.
• The conclusion chapter (attempts to) answer the core research question .

In other words, the dissertation structure and layout reflect the research process of asking a well-defined question(s), investigating, and then answering the question – see below.

To restate that – the structure and layout of a dissertation reflect the flow of the overall research process . This is essential to understand, as each chapter will make a lot more sense if you “get” this concept. If you’re not familiar with the research process, read this post before going further.

Right. Now that we’ve covered the big picture, let’s dive a little deeper into the details of each section and chapter. Oh and by the way, you can also grab our free dissertation/thesis template here to help speed things up.

The title page of your dissertation is the very first impression the marker will get of your work, so it pays to invest some time thinking about your title. But what makes for a good title? A strong title needs to be 3 things:

• Succinct (not overly lengthy or verbose)
• Specific (not vague or ambiguous)
• Representative of the research you’re undertaking (clearly linked to your research questions)

Typically, a good title includes mention of the following:

• The broader area of the research (i.e. the overarching topic)
• The specific focus of your research (i.e. your specific context)
• Indication of research design (e.g. quantitative , qualitative , or  mixed methods ).

For example:

A quantitative investigation [research design] into the antecedents of organisational trust [broader area] in the UK retail forex trading market [specific context/area of focus].

Again, some universities may have specific requirements regarding the format and structure of the title, so it’s worth double-checking expectations with your institution (if there’s no mention in the brief or study material).

Acknowledgements

This page provides you with an opportunity to say thank you to those who helped you along your research journey. Generally, it’s optional (and won’t count towards your marks), but it is academic best practice to include this.

So, who do you say thanks to? Well, there’s no prescribed requirements, but it’s common to mention the following people:

• Your dissertation supervisor or committee.
• Any professors, lecturers or academics that helped you understand the topic or methodologies.
• Any tutors, mentors or advisors.
• Your family and friends, especially spouse (for adult learners studying part-time).

There’s no need for lengthy rambling. Just state who you’re thankful to and for what (e.g. thank you to my supervisor, John Doe, for his endless patience and attentiveness) – be sincere. In terms of length, you should keep this to a page or less.

Abstract or executive summary

The dissertation abstract (or executive summary for some degrees) serves to provide the first-time reader (and marker or moderator) with a big-picture view of your research project. It should give them an understanding of the key insights and findings from the research, without them needing to read the rest of the report – in other words, it should be able to stand alone .

For it to stand alone, your abstract should cover the following key points (at a minimum):

• Your research questions and aims – what key question(s) did your research aim to answer?
• Your methodology – how did you go about investigating the topic and finding answers to your research question(s)?
• Your findings – following your own research, what did do you discover?
• Your conclusions – based on your findings, what conclusions did you draw? What answers did you find to your research question(s)?

So, in much the same way the dissertation structure mimics the research process, your abstract or executive summary should reflect the research process, from the initial stage of asking the original question to the final stage of answering that question.

In practical terms, it’s a good idea to write this section up last , once all your core chapters are complete. Otherwise, you’ll end up writing and rewriting this section multiple times (just wasting time). For a step by step guide on how to write a strong executive summary, check out this post .

Need a helping hand?

Table of contents

This section is straightforward. You’ll typically present your table of contents (TOC) first, followed by the two lists – figures and tables. I recommend that you use Microsoft Word’s automatic table of contents generator to generate your TOC. If you’re not familiar with this functionality, the video below explains it simply:

If you find that your table of contents is overly lengthy, consider removing one level of depth. Oftentimes, this can be done without detracting from the usefulness of the TOC.

Right, now that the “admin” sections are out of the way, its time to move on to your core chapters. These chapters are the heart of your dissertation and are where you’ll earn the marks. The first chapter is the introduction chapter – as you would expect, this is the time to introduce your research…

It’s important to understand that even though you’ve provided an overview of your research in your abstract, your introduction needs to be written as if the reader has not read that (remember, the abstract is essentially a standalone document). So, your introduction chapter needs to start from the very beginning, and should address the following questions:

• What will you be investigating (in plain-language, big picture-level)?
• Why is that worth investigating? How is it important to academia or business? How is it sufficiently original?
• What are your research aims and research question(s)? Note that the research questions can sometimes be presented at the end of the literature review (next chapter).
• What is the scope of your study? In other words, what will and won’t you cover ?
• How will you approach your research? In other words, what methodology will you adopt?
• How will you structure your dissertation? What are the core chapters and what will you do in each of them?

These are just the bare basic requirements for your intro chapter. Some universities will want additional bells and whistles in the intro chapter, so be sure to carefully read your brief or consult your research supervisor.

If done right, your introduction chapter will set a clear direction for the rest of your dissertation. Specifically, it will make it clear to the reader (and marker) exactly what you’ll be investigating, why that’s important, and how you’ll be going about the investigation. Conversely, if your introduction chapter leaves a first-time reader wondering what exactly you’ll be researching, you’ve still got some work to do.

Now that you’ve set a clear direction with your introduction chapter, the next step is the literature review . In this section, you will analyse the existing research (typically academic journal articles and high-quality industry publications), with a view to understanding the following questions:

• What does the literature currently say about the topic you’re investigating?
• Is the literature lacking or well established? Is it divided or in disagreement?
• How does your research fit into the bigger picture?
• How does your research contribute something original?
• How does the methodology of previous studies help you develop your own?

Depending on the nature of your study, you may also present a conceptual framework towards the end of your literature review, which you will then test in your actual research.

Again, some universities will want you to focus on some of these areas more than others, some will have additional or fewer requirements, and so on. Therefore, as always, its important to review your brief and/or discuss with your supervisor, so that you know exactly what’s expected of your literature review chapter.

Now that you’ve investigated the current state of knowledge in your literature review chapter and are familiar with the existing key theories, models and frameworks, its time to design your own research. Enter the methodology chapter – the most “science-ey” of the chapters…

In this chapter, you need to address two critical questions:

• Exactly HOW will you carry out your research (i.e. what is your intended research design)?
• Exactly WHY have you chosen to do things this way (i.e. how do you justify your design)?

Remember, the dissertation part of your degree is first and foremost about developing and demonstrating research skills . Therefore, the markers want to see that you know which methods to use, can clearly articulate why you’ve chosen then, and know how to deploy them effectively.

Importantly, this chapter requires detail – don’t hold back on the specifics. State exactly what you’ll be doing, with who, when, for how long, etc. Moreover, for every design choice you make, make sure you justify it.

In practice, you will likely end up coming back to this chapter once you’ve undertaken all your data collection and analysis, and revise it based on changes you made during the analysis phase. This is perfectly fine. Its natural for you to add an additional analysis technique, scrap an old one, etc based on where your data lead you. Of course, I’m talking about small changes here – not a fundamental switch from qualitative to quantitative, which will likely send your supervisor in a spin!

You’ve now collected your data and undertaken your analysis, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. In this chapter, you’ll present the raw results of your analysis . For example, in the case of a quant study, you’ll present the demographic data, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics , etc.

Typically, Chapter 4 is simply a presentation and description of the data, not a discussion of the meaning of the data. In other words, it’s descriptive, rather than analytical – the meaning is discussed in Chapter 5. However, some universities will want you to combine chapters 4 and 5, so that you both present and interpret the meaning of the data at the same time. Check with your institution what their preference is.

Now that you’ve presented the data analysis results, its time to interpret and analyse them. In other words, its time to discuss what they mean, especially in relation to your research question(s).

What you discuss here will depend largely on your chosen methodology. For example, if you’ve gone the quantitative route, you might discuss the relationships between variables . If you’ve gone the qualitative route, you might discuss key themes and the meanings thereof. It all depends on what your research design choices were.

Most importantly, you need to discuss your results in relation to your research questions and aims, as well as the existing literature. What do the results tell you about your research questions? Are they aligned with the existing research or at odds? If so, why might this be? Dig deep into your findings and explain what the findings suggest, in plain English.

The final chapter – you’ve made it! Now that you’ve discussed your interpretation of the results, its time to bring it back to the beginning with the conclusion chapter . In other words, its time to (attempt to) answer your original research question s (from way back in chapter 1). Clearly state what your conclusions are in terms of your research questions. This might feel a bit repetitive, as you would have touched on this in the previous chapter, but its important to bring the discussion full circle and explicitly state your answer(s) to the research question(s).

Next, you’ll typically discuss the implications of your findings? In other words, you’ve answered your research questions – but what does this mean for the real world (or even for academia)? What should now be done differently, given the new insight you’ve generated?

Lastly, you should discuss the limitations of your research, as well as what this means for future research in the area. No study is perfect, especially not a Masters-level. Discuss the shortcomings of your research. Perhaps your methodology was limited, perhaps your sample size was small or not representative, etc, etc. Don’t be afraid to critique your work – the markers want to see that you can identify the limitations of your work. This is a strength, not a weakness. Be brutal!

This marks the end of your core chapters – woohoo! From here on out, it’s pretty smooth sailing.

The reference list is straightforward. It should contain a list of all resources cited in your dissertation, in the required format, e.g. APA , Harvard, etc.

It’s essential that you use reference management software for your dissertation. Do NOT try handle your referencing manually – its far too error prone. On a reference list of multiple pages, you’re going to make mistake. To this end, I suggest considering either Mendeley or Zotero. Both are free and provide a very straightforward interface to ensure that your referencing is 100% on point. I’ve included a simple how-to video for the Mendeley software (my personal favourite) below:

Some universities may ask you to include a bibliography, as opposed to a reference list. These two things are not the same . A bibliography is similar to a reference list, except that it also includes resources which informed your thinking but were not directly cited in your dissertation. So, double-check your brief and make sure you use the right one.

The very last piece of the puzzle is the appendix or set of appendices. This is where you’ll include any supporting data and evidence. Importantly, supporting is the keyword here.

Your appendices should provide additional “nice to know”, depth-adding information, which is not critical to the core analysis. Appendices should not be used as a way to cut down word count (see this post which covers how to reduce word count ). In other words, don’t place content that is critical to the core analysis here, just to save word count. You will not earn marks on any content in the appendices, so don’t try to play the system!

Time to recap…

And there you have it – the traditional dissertation structure and layout, from A-Z. To recap, the core structure for a dissertation or thesis is (typically) as follows:

• Acknowledgments page

Most importantly, the core chapters should reflect the research process (asking, investigating and answering your research question). Moreover, the research question(s) should form the golden thread throughout your dissertation structure. Everything should revolve around the research questions, and as you’ve seen, they should form both the start point (i.e. introduction chapter) and the endpoint (i.e. conclusion chapter).

I hope this post has provided you with clarity about the traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout. If you have any questions or comments, please leave a comment below, or feel free to get in touch with us. Also, be sure to check out the rest of the  Grad Coach Blog .

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Glad to hear that, Arun. Good luck writing your dissertation.

Such clear practical logical advice. I very much needed to read this to keep me focused in stead of fretting.. Perfect now ready to start my research!

what about scientific fields like computer or engineering thesis what is the difference in the structure? thank you very much

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Dissertation planning

Information on how to plan and manage your dissertation project.

What is research?

A dissertation project is an opportunity to pursue your own ideas in an environment of relative intellectual freedom.

It also present a number of new challenges relating to the scale, scope and structure of a piece of work that is likely to be more substantial than any you have undertaken before.

These resources will help you to break the process down and explore ways to plan and structure your research and organise your written work.

A research-led university

Sheffield prides itself on being a  research-led university . Crucially, this means that teaching is informed by cutting-edge research in the academic field.

It also means that you are learning in an environment where you develop and use research skills as you progress. The most successful students tend to develop research skills early and use them consistently.

Research in higher education

Research sometimes just means finding out information about a topic. However, in the HE setting, specific understandings of 'research' carry a lot of weight.

The classic definition is that research leads to an original ' contribution to knowledge ' in a particular field of inquiry by defining an important question or problem and then answering or solving it in a systematic way.

You will build this contribution on the foundation of a robust structure of primary and secondary sources and evidence.

Differences across disciplines

Depending on the discipline you work in, there will be different ways of designing and articulating a research problem and different methods for answering these problems.

Not everything about research is 'original'. Sometimes the majority (or even all) of a research project will involve documenting or summarising information or ideas that are already available.

Not all research leads to answers. Sometimes research produces unusable results, or the inquiry leads to only more questions. Sometimes the originality of a research project is that it straddles more than one field of inquiry.

Some examples of approaches to research and what that contribution to knowledge might look like include:

• Explore an under-researched area
• Develop or test out a new methodology or technique
• Extend or develop a previous study
• Review the knowledge thus far in a specific field
• Makes connections between disciplines
• Replicate an existing study/approach in a different setting
• Apply a theoretical idea to a real world problem

This all adds up to the fact that research is a complicated topic that seems to mean a lot to academic experts but is very difficult to understand intimately when you are a novice.

As someone new to research, you will need to do some work to find out how research is conceived of and done in your discipline.

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Our Part 1 workshop on Setting Research Priorities will help to break down the research process by identifying the key information that you need to have in place to develop your project. It will help you to prioritise key tasks and create a project workflow to set targets, track progress and reach key milestones. Part 2 will revisit that workflow to assess progress. It will encourage you to reflect on your project so far, identify opportunities for feedback and review your intermediate targets to ensure that you stay on track towards your deadline.

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Research proposals

A research proposal often needs to encompass many things: it is part description, part analysis, part review, part guesswork, part advert, part CV.

Writing a research proposal that can achieve all these things is an important first step towards realising your project idea. Your research proposal will allow you to receive some early feedback on your ideas and will act as a guide as you plan and develop your project more fully.

But how can you explain what you hope to discover in the project before you’ve done the research?

There are a number of things that you can do to make sure that your research proposal is professional, realistic and relevant:

• Read around your topic of interest as much as possible. Getting a feel for what other kinds of research have been done will give you a much clearer idea of where your project might fit in. 
• Create a mind map of relevant topics to explore the links and connections between themes. Which branches of your mind map seem most promising as an area for enquiry?
• Be realistic. You may dream of making the next big breakthrough in the field, but this is probably unlikely! Set your self aims and objectives that are realistic within the timescales of your project. 
• Finally, make sure you follow your department guidelines and include everything that you need to in your proposal. 

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Research ethics

Whenever you undertake research, no matter what level you are working at, it is always important to consider the immediate and continued impact of your project.

All research should be designed to ensure that individuals involved in the project as subjects or participants are treated with respect and consideration. In practice, this means that:

• Participants have a right to full knowledge about the project and what its results will be used for.
• You should also be mindful of an individual's rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• You should consider the issue of data protection, how you will store project data safely and how long you will need to retain the data
• The physical, emotional and psychological well-being of participants and researchers should be prioritised in your research design.
• Environmental impacts of the research should be considered and mitigated where possible.
• Longer-term impacts, for example, if you are planning to publish findings from the project, should also be considered. 

It is perhaps easy to think that working directly with living participants raises the most pressing ethical questions.

However, you equally need to give very important consideration to the ethics of working in text-based subjects, especially when considering unpublished material (see also copyright).

Your department will have its own guidelines on the area of research ethics and you should certainly consult your tutor or supervisor as s/he will be able to give you detailed topic-specific guidance. More more guidance on ethics in research, visit Research Services Ethics and Integrity pages here . 

Project management

The key to completing a research project successfully is to invest time in planning and organising your project.

A student research project, whether a dissertation or a research placement, will usually involve tight timescales and deadlines. Given the wealth of tasks involved in a typical dissertation project, this can seriously limit the time available for actual data collection or research. 

Setting yourself clear and achievable aims and objectives will help to ensure that the project is manageable within the timeframe available.

As an early stage of the planning process, have a go at breaking your project down into its constituent parts: i.e. all of the tasks that you will need to complete between now and the deadline. How long will each of them take? For example:

Every project will have its own specific tasks, but breaking them down in this way will allow you to start planning ahead, adding milestones to your calendar and chipping away at the project task by task. 

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Working with your supervisor

Your supervisor will be your first point of contact for advice on your project and to help you to resolve issues arising. 

Remember, your supervisor will have a busy schedule and may be supervising several students at once. Although they will do their best to support you, they may not be able to get back to you right away and may be limited in their availability to meet you. 

There are a number of things that you can do to make the most out of the relationship. Some strategies to consider include:

• Share plans/ideas/work-in-progress with your supervisor early 
• Plan for meetings, sketch out an informal agenda 
• Write down your main questions before the meeting. Don’t leave without answers!
• Be receptive to feedback and criticism
• Take notes/record the meeting on a smartphone with your supervisor’s permission!)

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• Read other dissertations from students in your department/discipline to get an idea of how similar projects are organised and presented. 
• Break your project down into its constituent parts and treat each chapter as an essay in its own right.
• Choose a topic that interests you and will sustain your interest, not just for a few days, but for a few months!
• Write up as you go along - writing can and should be part of all stages of the diissertation planning and developing process. 
• Keep good records – don’t throw anything out!
• If in doubt, talk to your supervisor.

Internal resources

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How to Write a Dissertation Proposal | A Step-by-Step Guide

Published on 14 February 2020 by Jack Caulfield . Revised on 11 November 2022.

A dissertation proposal describes the research you want to do: what it’s about, how you’ll conduct it, and why it’s worthwhile. You will probably have to write a proposal before starting your dissertation as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.

A dissertation proposal should generally include:

• An introduction to your topic and aims
• A literature review  of the current state of knowledge
• An outline of your proposed methodology
• A discussion of the possible implications of the research
• A bibliography  of relevant sources

Dissertation proposals vary a lot in terms of length and structure, so make sure to follow any guidelines given to you by your institution, and check with your supervisor when you’re unsure.

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Step 1: coming up with an idea, step 2: presenting your idea in the introduction, step 3: exploring related research in the literature review, step 4: describing your methodology, step 5: outlining the potential implications of your research, step 6: creating a reference list or bibliography.

Before writing your proposal, it’s important to come up with a strong idea for your dissertation.

Find an area of your field that interests you and do some preliminary reading in that area. What are the key concerns of other researchers? What do they suggest as areas for further research, and what strikes you personally as an interesting gap in the field?

Once you have an idea, consider how to narrow it down and the best way to frame it. Don’t be too ambitious or too vague – a dissertation topic needs to be specific enough to be feasible. Move from a broad field of interest to a specific niche:

• Russian literature 19th century Russian literature The novels of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky
• Social media Mental health effects of social media Influence of social media on young adults suffering from anxiety

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Like most academic texts, a dissertation proposal begins with an introduction . This is where you introduce the topic of your research, provide some background, and most importantly, present your aim , objectives and research question(s) .

Try to dive straight into your chosen topic: What’s at stake in your research? Why is it interesting? Don’t spend too long on generalisations or grand statements:

• Social media is the most important technological trend of the 21st century. It has changed the world and influences our lives every day.
• Psychologists generally agree that the ubiquity of social media in the lives of young adults today has a profound impact on their mental health. However, the exact nature of this impact needs further investigation.

Once your area of research is clear, you can present more background and context. What does the reader need to know to understand your proposed questions? What’s the current state of research on this topic, and what will your dissertation contribute to the field?

If you’re including a literature review, you don’t need to go into too much detail at this point, but give the reader a general sense of the debates that you’re intervening in.

This leads you into the most important part of the introduction: your aim, objectives and research question(s) . These should be clearly identifiable and stand out from the text – for example, you could present them using bullet points or bold font.

Make sure that your research questions are specific and workable – something you can reasonably answer within the scope of your dissertation. Avoid being too broad or having too many different questions. Remember that your goal in a dissertation proposal is to convince the reader that your research is valuable and feasible:

• Does social media harm mental health?
• What is the impact of daily social media use on 18– to 25–year–olds suffering from general anxiety disorder?

Now that your topic is clear, it’s time to explore existing research covering similar ideas. This is important because it shows you what is missing from other research in the field and ensures that you’re not asking a question someone else has already answered.

You’ve probably already done some preliminary reading, but now that your topic is more clearly defined, you need to thoroughly analyse and evaluate the most relevant sources in your literature review .

Here you should summarise the findings of other researchers and comment on gaps and problems in their studies. There may be a lot of research to cover, so make effective use of paraphrasing to write concisely:

• Smith and Prakash state that ‘our results indicate a 25% decrease in the incidence of mechanical failure after the new formula was applied’.
• Smith and Prakash’s formula reduced mechanical failures by 25%.

The point is to identify findings and theories that will influence your own research, but also to highlight gaps and limitations in previous research which your dissertation can address:

• Subsequent research has failed to replicate this result, however, suggesting a flaw in Smith and Prakash’s methods. It is likely that the failure resulted from…

Next, you’ll describe your proposed methodology : the specific things you hope to do, the structure of your research and the methods that you will use to gather and analyse data.

You should get quite specific in this section – you need to convince your supervisor that you’ve thought through your approach to the research and can realistically carry it out. This section will look quite different, and vary in length, depending on your field of study.

You may be engaged in more empirical research, focusing on data collection and discovering new information, or more theoretical research, attempting to develop a new conceptual model or add nuance to an existing one.

Dissertation research often involves both, but the content of your methodology section will vary according to how important each approach is to your dissertation.

Empirical research

Empirical research involves collecting new data and analysing it in order to answer your research questions. It can be quantitative (focused on numbers), qualitative (focused on words and meanings), or a combination of both.

With empirical research, it’s important to describe in detail how you plan to collect your data:

• Will you use surveys ? A lab experiment ? Interviews?
• What variables will you measure?
• How will you select a representative sample ?
• If other people will participate in your research, what measures will you take to ensure they are treated ethically?
• What tools (conceptual and physical) will you use, and why?

It’s appropriate to cite other research here. When you need to justify your choice of a particular research method or tool, for example, you can cite a text describing the advantages and appropriate usage of that method.

Don’t overdo this, though; you don’t need to reiterate the whole theoretical literature, just what’s relevant to the choices you have made.

Moreover, your research will necessarily involve analysing the data after you have collected it. Though you don’t know yet what the data will look like, it’s important to know what you’re looking for and indicate what methods (e.g. statistical tests , thematic analysis ) you will use.

Theoretical research

You can also do theoretical research that doesn’t involve original data collection. In this case, your methodology section will focus more on the theory you plan to work with in your dissertation: relevant conceptual models and the approach you intend to take.

For example, a literary analysis dissertation rarely involves collecting new data, but it’s still necessary to explain the theoretical approach that will be taken to the text(s) under discussion, as well as which parts of the text(s) you will focus on:

• This dissertation will utilise Foucault’s theory of panopticism to explore the theme of surveillance in Orwell’s 1984 and Kafka’s The Trial…

Here, you may refer to the same theorists you have already discussed in the literature review. In this case, the emphasis is placed on how you plan to use their contributions in your own research.

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You’ll usually conclude your dissertation proposal with a section discussing what you expect your research to achieve.

You obviously can’t be too sure: you don’t know yet what your results and conclusions will be. Instead, you should describe the projected implications and contribution to knowledge of your dissertation.

First, consider the potential implications of your research. Will you:

• Develop or test a theory?
• Provide new information to governments or businesses?
• Challenge a commonly held belief?
• Suggest an improvement to a specific process?

Describe the intended result of your research and the theoretical or practical impact it will have:

Finally, it’s sensible to conclude by briefly restating the contribution to knowledge you hope to make: the specific question(s) you hope to answer and the gap the answer(s) will fill in existing knowledge:

Like any academic text, it’s important that your dissertation proposal effectively references all the sources you have used. You need to include a properly formatted reference list or bibliography at the end of your proposal.

Different institutions recommend different styles of referencing – commonly used styles include Harvard , Vancouver , APA , or MHRA . If your department does not have specific requirements, choose a style and apply it consistently.

A reference list includes only the sources that you cited in your proposal. A bibliography is slightly different: it can include every source you consulted in preparing the proposal, even if you didn’t mention it in the text. In the case of a dissertation proposal, a bibliography may also list relevant sources that you haven’t yet read, but that you intend to use during the research itself.

Check with your supervisor what type of bibliography or reference list you should include.

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General advice and resources to support you throughout your research-based dissertation or project.

This is a general resource to help you with the basics of organising and writing a research-based dissertation or project.  The Go further section at the end includes advice on work-based dissertations and signposts other resources.

You should consult your course or programme information, including online sources, and project supervisor or programme director for subject-specific guidance.

Dissertations and research projects are an opportunity to focus on particular question, and plan and undertake your own research to explore it further.  Many students really enjoy being an independent researcher and becoming the expert on their work.  The format varies depending on the disciplinary context, subject area, your research questions and the project.  You may be reviewing the literature, analysing a novel, developing and testing a new method or doing a work-based project.  However there are some common factors:

• They are an independent piece of work.  You will be working under supervision to some extent and may be collaborating with others, but ultimately you are submitting a piece of independent thought and writing.
• They tend to have a large word count.  This is to allow you to do sufficient in-depth analysis and discussion of the topic.
• They require a large investment of time, thought and energy throughout the process.  As a significant body of academic work, you need to maintain effort whilst reading, researching, thinking, writing and redrafting it.

Choosing your dissertation or project

Whether you are choosing your dissertation from a selection of topics or you are proposing your own, there are a range of factors to consider.  For example:

• What is the starting point for your work, i.e. previous or related research?
• How feasible is your project / proposal?
• Do you have enough time and resources to complete it?
• Will it be of an appropriate academic level?

A key questions to ask is “How interested am I in this topic?”  You will be working on your dissertation or project for some time, so having a genuine interest in the topic will help to keep you motivated.  If you have any questions specific to your topic or project, you should ask your supervisor, programme director or another member of staff who teaches you.

Planning your dissertation or research project

A research-based dissertation or project is a large piece of work requiring a high level of critical analysis.  To achieve this you will have to allow time, not just for the researching phase, but also for the writing and editing stages.  You will need to give yourself plenty of time to:

• Read around your topic and undertake background research;
• Digest and think about what you are learning and writing;
• Complete experiments, fieldwork, interviews or project placements;
• Analyse data, findings or results, and interpret them;
• Think about and decide on your conclusions.

Taking a project management approach to your dissertation or research project might be a more effective way to successfully complete it.  The Time management page has tips and tools for organising your time.

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The dissertation and project planner can be used to think about the different stages and help give you an overall view of the process.  There are some general points and questions to act as prompts, spaces you can add your own notes in and some useful tips and resources.

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Writing your dissertation

You should not underestimate the time that should be allocated to writing your dissertation.  Writing will involve planning, background research, drafting, redrafting, and proof-reading and editing.

First draft : Your first draft is about getting words on the page.  For example, it may sketch out your first thoughts, arguments and potential structure.  You can review these and use them to check: are you focussed on the right topics and questions?  Is your structure and line of thought sensible?  This is also a good time to set up your format requirements (e.g. page layouts, references).

Redrafts : Redrafting is where you expand and refine your ideas and argument.  You may also find that as you are writing the direction of your argument changes; for example this could be due to your literature research producing new avenues of thought or your experiments turning up unexpected results.  This is a good time to review the focus of your initial question, and whether your arguments or conclusions are still sensible.

Final draft(s) : Your final draft(s) is where you cast a critical eye over your work and assess how effective it is in communicating your argument and conclusions - does it answer the question?  You should also check that your presentation, spelling and grammar are appropriate and polished, all your references are included, and your are following the appropriate format guidance.

It is a good idea to take a break between writing and reviewing your work.  Try to leave at least a day between writing before you pick it up again, the longer the better.  This allows you to look at your work with an analytical eye, looking for ways to improve.  Imagine you are reading your work as someone who is not so familiar with the topic: would a reader be able to follow and understand your argument?  Do your ideas link?  Have you signposted on from one section to the next?  Remember also to look back at your question/title, does your dissertation address it?  Does it follow a logical structure?

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As part of your research you will produce and use research data in a variety of forms from quantitative and/or qualitative research.  This may be data you generate yourself or obtained from other researchers, data repositories or public records.  You need to make choices about what you use, handle your data correctly and document all of this process.

The University’s Research Data Service helps staff and students be effective with their research data before, during and after their project.   They have created an introductory handbook on Data Mindfulness for taught students writing a dissertation.  This handbook is accompanied by a set of short videos.  Together these cover topics including what data is, how to store it, file organisation and dealing with your data after your hand-in.  There is advice in the handbook on working with sensitive data and issues such as privacy, confidentiality and disclosure.

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Work-based dissertations

Many courses and programmes, particularly at Postgraduate level, offer the opportunity to carry out a work-based dissertation.  These opportunities vary between Schools and Programmes but will typically involve students tackling a research question identified by an organisation such as a business, a public sector organisation or a charity.  A work based dissertation project can be invaluable for your employability and for career development.

If you are interested in carrying out a work-based dissertation you may need to start planning earlier than you would for a more traditional academic dissertation.  If your Programme offers this opportunity, you will be given this information at the start of Semester 1.  If you would like to source and set up a dissertation project with an external organisation yourself, you will need to speak with your Programme Director or Course Organiser first.

You can draw on resources developed by the Making the Most of Masters project.

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There are a variety of study guides available on dissertation and project writing.  Books aimed at postgraduate students can also be useful for undergraduates.  Our IAD Resource List has a selection available in University libraries.

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Research Aim: The main aim of this study is to analyse the role of sustainability and sustainable construction in project management, focusing on the existing literature on sustainability, sustainable practices, and how it has impacted the project’s success within the construction industry. We will investigate how to achieve sustainability and its benefits to the construction industry.

Project Management- Evolution and Development from the past twenty years.

Research Aim: This study will examine the development and evolution of project management over the past twenty years taking account of how things have changed due to technological advancements, updated skills, and new trends. The paper will discuss theories and various aspects contributing to the changes and latest project management developments. Project management involves operation, risk, dynamics, and several other fields. This study will give you a proper understanding of how it has developed and evolved within these twenty years.

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Investigating the Challenges in Public Procurement for Project Management- A case study of UK's IT sector.

Research Aim: In many countries, public procurement estimates for a considerable market section can be essential in inspiring communities and achieving governmental objectives. Keeping this in mind, the government has set rules to regulate public procurement. This research will investigate the challenges faced in public procurement for project management in the UK’s IT sector, highlighting different socioeconomic factors national factors, balancing dynamic pressures, satisfying the requirements, and keeping an ultimate goal of maximising competition in mind.

Assessing the Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Project Delays and Digitalization - A case of the European Construction industry.

Research Aim: The COVID -19 pandemic has forced the countries to confront a new reality; the method adopted to prevent the spread has included social distancing and isolation and complete lockdowns, which caused several problems for the project managers and companies, and also resulted in indefinite delays. This study will examine the impact of the covid-19 crisis on the European construction industry, digitalisation’s role in reducing the negative consequences, and how the industry deals with the situation. a qualitative and quantitive research study will be conducted to get significant results for this study.

The Impact of Knowledge Management Practices on Organisational Performance in Private Sector

Research Aim: This research investigates the relationship between knowledge management practices and organizational performance within the private sector. It explores how various knowledge management strategies and initiatives influence these four key performance indicators: productivity, innovation, competitiveness, and financial outcomes.

The Mediating Role of Artificial Intelligence in Exploring the Impact of Leadership on Employee Performance

Research Aim: This study examines the mediating role of artificial intelligence in explaining the relationship between leadership styles and employee performance. It investigates how AI-enabled leadership practices influence employee productivity, engagement, satisfaction, and overall organisational effectiveness.

Investigating the Project Management Best Practices in the Healthcare Industry

Research Aim: This research explores project management best practices within the healthcare industry. It aims to identify key strategies and approaches that contribute to successful project execution, resource optimization, stakeholder satisfaction, and ultimately, improved healthcare outcomes.

The Role of Blockchain Technology in Improving Project Performance

Research Aim: The study investigates the role of blockchain technology in improving project performance across various industries. It examines its impact on project transparency, security, efficiency, and collaboration. The research aims to identify the key mechanisms through which blockchain technology can optimise project management processes and contribute to the achievement of project goals and objectives.

The Impact of Project Management Offices (PMO) on Company Management

Research Aim: This research examines the impact of Project Management Offices (PMOs) on company management practices. It focuses on how the establishment and operation of PMOs influence organisational decision-making, resource allocation, strategic alignment, project success rates, and overall business performance.

Exploring the Sustainability Practices in Project Management

Research Aim: This study explores sustainability practices within project management. It investigates how organisations integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into project planning, execution, and evaluation. The research aims to identify best practices, challenges, and opportunities associated with sustainable project management.

The Role of Project Management in the Changing Consumer Behaviour and Market Trends in E-commerce

Research Aim: The research examines the role of project management in adapting to changing consumer behaviour and market trends within the e-commerce industry. The research aims to explore how project management methodologies and tools facilitate the identification, analysis, and implementation of initiatives that respond to evolving consumer preferences.

An Analysis of the Project Management Challenges in Dealing With Remote Teams

This study analyses the project management challenges associated with managing remote teams. It investigates the unique obstacles, communication barriers, coordination issues, and productivity concerns in distributed work environments. The research aims to identify effective techniques for overcoming these challenges and enhancing the success of projects conducted with remote teams.

Adopting Agile Project Management in Non-Traditional Industries

This study explores the process and outcomes of adopting Agile project management methodologies in non-traditional industries. It examines the challenges and implications of implementing Agile practices in sectors not conventionally associated with Agile approaches.

COVID -19 Project Management Research Topics

What lessons can we learn from the covid-19 (coronavirus) crisis.

Research Aim: The coronavirus outbreak is a major concern for the health of potentially hundreds of thousands of people. It also impacts the global economy with tourism, aviation, and hospitality, which were the hardest-hit industries initially. This research aims to identify the strategies that would enable us to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the efficiency of organisations. ndemic as notified by the World Health Organisation has had a significant impact on busines

How to Minimise the Impact of the COVID-19 Virus on an Organisation?

Research Aim: The coronavirus outbreak is a major concern for the health of potentially hundreds of thousands of people. It also impacts the global economy with tourism, aviation, and hospitality the initially hardest-hit industries. This research aims to identify the strategies that would enable us to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the efficiency of organisations.

Project Management and COVID-19: How to Manage an Extraordinary Crisis?

Research Aim: While we’re still early days into the crisis, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that COVID-19 is a black swan event. You couldn’t have predicted it, nor could you have anticipated its impact. Conventional rules go out the window during such a crisis. There is no standard risk management playbook for dealing with a worldwide epidemic; you have to improvise and adapt on the fly. This research will discuss this extraordinary event, how to deal with it, and minimise its impact on your organisation.

Project Management in the Times of COVID-19

Research Aim: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as notified by the World Health Organisation has had a significant impact on businesses the world over. More and more countries are being impacted every day with substantial loss of life and business. This study will investigate how business organisations around the world have been proactive in minimising the COVID-19 impact for their customers, and at the same time, helped their customers to run and deliver efficient services for their customers.

How the UK Government is Supporting Businesses with Project Management (PMO) and Governance During COVID-19?

Research Aim: The main aim of the research will be to focus on identifying the strategies and policies implemented by the UK government to support businesses with project management and governance during the Covid-19 crisis.

Should Project Risk Management Take the Pandemic into Consideration?

Research Aim: Considering the world has endured pandemics before, this is, in theory, a known risk. But you likely did not include it in your project risk register, as it is very unlikely. In this case, the risk is unknown to you because you and your team didn’t identify this risk. Whether we agree or not, no one in the world was able to assess the impact of COVID-19 before it happened accurately—and there is still uncertainty about its implications moving forward. Consequently, this may not be part of project risk management. This research explores what we can do in such a scenario.

COVID-19 Challenges and Response: How Procurement Underpins the World Bank’s Response to the Pandemic?

Research Aim: The World Bank Group is committed to providing a fast, flexible response to the coronavirus pandemic. It offers financing, policy advice, and technical assistance in every region, from healthcare and education to trade and technology. In this research study, we explore how different teams around the World Bank Group are responding to the challenges ahead.

How to Win a New Project in the Times of COVID-19?

Research Aim: COVID-19 might have derailed project plans for many organisations, but it’s worth considering what might still be possible remotely. There might be more to salvage than we think, which this research study will explore.

Communication Through Crisis: Keeping Project Management Effective in the Wake of COVID-19

Research Aim: The evolution of managing projects is taking a turn during this COVID-19 crisis. Instead of holding a conference call for a few locations where groups of people are in the same room, we are now facilitating sessions where everyone is in a separate location. Think about that for a minute. You are promoting a meeting with ten people, and no one is in the same room. Can we be successful in this new environment? This research aims to identify the communication tools and policies that would enable organisations to respond to the challenges posed by the Covid-10 crisis effectively.

Preventive Measures for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Research Aim: Employers and occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals have a vital role to play in preventing the spread of coronavirus. To mitigate the spread of the disease, an increasing number of employers are making efforts to modify working patterns, including encouraging staff to work from home if they develop any of the symptoms. This research will investigate the preventive measures taken by business organisations to deal with the Covid-19 crisis.

Considerations for Business and Risk Managers During the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Outbreak

Research Aim: The situation for businesses and risk managers is changing rapidly after the outbreak of COVID-19. Alongside the obvious risks to human health, we also see severe disruption-related impacts on organisations arising from travel and opening restrictions, event cancellations, workforce issues, supply chain disruptions, financial and market volatility, and cash flow problems. This research study will talk about the considerations for business and risk managers during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.

Coping with Coronavirus: Strategies to Mitigate Business Risks

Research Aim: What would happen to your organisation if illness led to a sudden reduction of more than 40% of the workforce? In this research, the researcher will use a mixed research method to uncover the strategies businesses can adopt to cope with coronavirus and mitigate business risks.

Dissertation Topics in Project Management Dynamics and Influences

Correlation between brand dominance and influencer marketing: a case study of lux.

Research Aim: This study is based on the correlation between the dominance of brands via influencer marketing. The main objective is to determine the positive or negative impact of the correlation between brand dominancy via influencer marketing.

Analysis of Strategies to Incorporate Innovative Services into Consumer Lives

Research Aim:  This research will analyse the best strategies that need the contemporary life model of consumers and are essentially required to be addressed to meet the modern era’s current requirements.

Factors that Influence Customers Satisfaction on Brand Success: A Case Study of Young Adults

Research Aim:  This study will investigate how brand success relies on customer satisfaction. Identifying determinants of customer satisfaction will be the key objective of this work.

Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management

Research Aim:  This research aims to identify the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management. It will also address the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence using the existing literature.

Importance of Soft Skills in Project Management

Research Aim:  This research aims to identify the importance of Soft skills in Project Management. Students may use any example project as the base of the research.

The Role of Digital and Remote Teams in Project Management

Research Aim:  This research aims to address the role of Digital and Remote teams in Project Management. It will be a comparative study of both types of team that covers and assess their advantages and disadvantages.

The Importance of Soft Skills in Project Management-Case Study

Research Aim: This research aims to address the importance of Soft skills in Project Management. A case study will evaluate project managers’ soft skills and their association with teammates in the workplace. It will also suggest ways to improve the soft skills of all the employees in an organisation.

Hybrid Project Management Approaches

Research Aim:  This research aims to address the role of Hybrid Project Management approaches and their growing popularity.

Importance of Change Management

Research Aim: Change Management is an important skill that a project manager needs to possess to meet organisational transitions’ challenges. This research aims to highlight the importance of change management and its implementation in the working environment.

Culture and Conflict Management

Research Aim:  This research focuses on culture and conflict management in the workplace, addresses the issues of concern, and suggests possible solutions.

Dissertation Topics in Project Management Dynamics and Organizational Success

Is project management software worth the cost.

Research Aim:  Project management, as an individual academic subject, has flourished in recent decades. With it has come companies and software development firms that churn out what they consider project management tools most focused on scheduling time, cost, and team. The research will analyse different project management software to conclude if they increase productivity and lead to project success.

Team Conflict Dynamic Model & Project Success Written by Ruskin Bond

Research Aim:  The research will use the team conflict dynamics model to analyse different conflict types and team conflict profiles to produce resolutions that can improve or lead to project success.

Research Aim:  The research will examine how the cultures of project managers may influence their methods of conflict resolution. How does a project manager’s culture affect how they name, frame, blame and try to tame conflict in their project? Learn more about  Conflict Management.

Analysing the Impact of Project Management Principles and System Dynamics on Humanitarian Logistics

Research Aim:  Recent environmental disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis have increased the need for humanitarian logistics around the world as such events have claimed the lives of millions while also causing millions in infrastructure damage. To reduce these damages improvements, need to be made to logistics operations. The research paper will analyse System Dynamics (SD) in collaboration with humanitarian logistics, which factors in stakeholders, responses, flows in the supply chain, and its interactions. The study aims to recommend adaptations to project management theories to modify them as a tool for planning processes of humanitarian operations.

Analysing the Project Delay Causes and How Global Construction Companies Are Coping with It

Research Aim: The main aim of the research will be to identify the leading causes and symptoms of project delays and how they impact the project life cycle. The second phase of the project will be focused on how global construction companies have devised different strategies to cope with this issue.

Assessing the Importance of Communication in Maintaining Quality and Timely Delivery of Project Activities

Research Aim: This research will be focus re, through the mediation of i on analysing the significance of communication between the project organisation and its stakeholders (both internal and external) and how this efficient communication helps the organisation in maintaining quality and timely delivery of project activities.

Identifying the Factors of Project Selection: Does a Drastic Shift in Project Benefits Approach Towards Customer-Centricity?

Research Aim:  The primary purpose of this research paper is to identify the most critical factors that help in selecting a project. This paper will specifically be focusing on analysing the shift of the project benefits approach towards customer-centricity. Project benefits are focused more on attaining tangible things such as high sales, more revenue, faster call handling times, etc.; whereas customer centricity approach is focused more on selecting those clients who are easy to work with, having high brand value, etc.

Analysing the Impact of Project Misalignment with Business Objectives on the Overall Project Performance

Research Aim:  COVID-19 might have derailed project plans for many organisations, but it’s worth considering what might still be possible remotely. There might be more to salvage than we think, which this research study will explore.

Assessing the Importance of Project Management Soft Skills in the Context of Project Success Rates

Research Aim:  This research will conduct a detailed critical analysis of project management soft skills, including its benefits and cost and how it helps the project in achieving the desired result and outcome.

Analysing the Impact of Psychosocial Stressors on Project Manager Performance. The Mediating Effect of Organisational Culture

Research Aim:  Using a research model, the impact of psychosocial stressors (health & well-being, work individual interface, work environment, etc.) is tested on project managers’ performance using dimensions of performance. Project managers are asked to complete a questionnaire that will be the basis of collecting empirical data. The data is then analysed using Smart PLS.

Analysing the Impact of Culture on Project Performance in the IT Industry

Research Aim: The research aims to analyse the causes of delay and failure due to cultural factors. The research model investigates the impact of national culture and organisational culture, through the mediation of interpersonal conflict, on project performance which is measured through various dimensions.

Examining the Impact of Organization to Implementation of Project Management Practices

Research Aim:  In this research, the researcher will use mixed methods research techniques to undercover the informal people-focused project management practices that are implemented in SMEs. Using interviews and surveys, firms from a specific industry will be selected to collect data to examine the firm’s perceived size and how it impacts project management practices.

Examining Project Management Research Trends that Influence Project Success

Research Aim: The researcher will use systematic literature review techniques to identify and analyse project management research trends. Then using comparative analysis, a plausible relationship between project management research trends and social and economic trends is analysed.

Analysing the Impact of Project Management Maturity Factors on Project Success in Large Enterprises

Research Aim:  The role of projects has significantly increased worldwide due to more improved international standards and training in the field. Many studies still identify that the number of successful projects hasn’t changed. This research aims to study the possible relationship between project performance/success factors and organisational project management maturity.

The Impact of Agile Project Management on Productivity in the IT Industry

Research Aim:  The research will use quantitative research techniques to analyse the impact on productivity in companies working in the IT industry. Mainly, productivity will be measured using the dimension of customer satisfaction, improvement of productivity, and job satisfaction. Empirical hypothesis testing methods will be used to analyse and report the outputs of the data.

Agile-Scrum for Healthcare Project Management

Research Aim:  Agile-scrum project management was developed originally for the IT industry; however, it has unlimited potential to bring benefits to other sectors, including the healthcare industry. The research will attempt to show how it may be applied in the healthcare industry to develop frameworks to improve quality, timeliness, and overall value for delivering healthcare in a large-scale patient setting.  Learn about creating the best environment for research and writing your project.

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Research-Based Project Management Dissertation Topics

Investigating project management success for project-oriented business organisations from the perspective of technical capacity, organisation structure, and leadership.

Research Aim: This research will talk about the different ways a high-achieving, project-oriented firm utilises project management to enhance its organisational structure and leadership. The study will also analyse the technical capacity of organisations based on the implementation and success of project management techniques.

Understanding The Role Of Project Management Soft Skills To Increase Project Success Rates – Review Of Statistically Meaningful And Documented Evidence

Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the impact of project management soft skills on the success of the project. This will be done using statistical data and evidence.

Understanding The Role Of Project Management Methodologies To Increase Project Success Rates – Review Of Statistically Meaningful And Documented Evidence

Research Aim:  This research will evaluate the role of project management methodologies and the impact it has on project success. Statistical data and evidence will be used for this research.

The Impact of Project Manager’s Optimism and Stress Management on IT Project Success

Research Aim:  The research aims to uncover how soft competencies of IT project management affect project success. The study will focus on optimism and stress’s impact on IT project success. The study will be conducted using empirical research methods using a survey or questionnaire distributed to managers. The study’s data is proposed to be analysed using structural equation modelling.

Analysing Critical Success Factors of Project Management on Global Software Development

Research Aim:  The study will use quantitative research methods to identify critical success factors related to project management in global software development (GSD). The study will analyse the variation of essential success factors with respect to project type and size and company type and size. The data will be analysed using inferential statistics.

Analysing the Impact of Strategic Roles in Project Management Office on Business Ecosystems

Research Aim: The study will examine seven project management office roles for the achievement of strategic planning in large public sector organisations in the UK. The proposed research will use a questionnaire survey to collect data from project managers in public organisations that have project management office (PMO) units. The data collected will then be analysed using multiple regression.

Examining Project Stakeholder Management (PSM) using Fuzzy Cognitive Map Modeling

Research Aim:  The research paper aims to analyse current methodologies related to the support of PSM. The study aims to improve the practice of project stakeholder management methodologies using Fuzzy Cognitive Map modelling. The data will be collected using a case study of a public organisation in the UK.

Examining the Impact of Risk Management Use on Information Systems Project Success

Research Aim:  The proposed study will analyse the impact of risk management practices on information systems projects to address the continued industry practice of geographically separated teams. The data for the study will be collected using a survey of information systems project managers. The study will attempt to establish a relationship between risk management practices and successful outcomes. The data collected will be analysed using correlation analysis.

Improving Project Management Model – Implementing Support Factors into Earned Value Management (EVM)

Research Aim: The study proposes to integrate supporting factors into the Earned Value Management (EVM) model such as earned schedule, quality management, and risk management. The purpose of the study is to integrate these factors to examine the weaknesses and limitations of the current EVM model. The model will be tested on a small sample project. Numerical data will be collected and analysed using the model to validate its performance.

Examining The Differences Between Process Groups And Project Life Cycle – Potential Problems For PM Practitioners

Research Aim:  The proposed research analyses the differences in phases of a project life cycle and process groups. The study aims to examine how both methods are practically implemented in a project environment. The data will be collected using questionnaires sampled from project managers in the UK across various sectors. The questionnaire data will then be analysed using inferential statistics.

Analysing the Importance of Project Management in Law Firms

Research Aim: The study will explore the concepts of legal project management, its definition, application, and advantages. The research will examine various law firms in the UK that have implemented legal project management to improve their performance. The data will be collected using surveys of law firms in the UK and analysed using inferential statistics.

Examining Factors for Project Success in the UK

Research Aim: The methodologies of project management are not limited to construction and national defence projects, and they extend to many other industries. The proposed study will analyse to what extent project management tools and methodologies are effective in these industries in the UK. The research will survey project managers in the UK across various industries and sectors, focusing on project risks, project management methodology, organisational support, and project management tool usage.

Analysing the Role of Project Management Practices in Private Organisations

Research Aim:  The study aims to identify and analyse the project management practices that are commonly used in private organisations generally and sectors of activity. The research also examines practitioners’ characteristics when choosing between project management practices and their use in groups. The study will be conducted using a mixed-methods research methodology, using surveys and interviews to collect data.

Examining the Impact of Cost Salience and Information Asymmetry on Incentive Contract and Project Manager’s Profit

Research Aim: The study will analyse the impact of subjective assessments of cost salience and project variability using the framework of uncertainty theory and principal agency theory. The study will examine the effect of these variables on a project manager’s profit. The research will be conducted using case study methodology, explicitly focusing on cases where project managers pay contractors over a menu of deadline-based incentive contracts to undertake a project broken into two sequential tasks.

Examining the Impact of Employment Background and Social Media Usage on Project Management and Communication

Research Aim:  The proposed research looks to examine the use of social media on project work. The study aims to analyse social media features, preferences, and opinions within projects. The data will be collected using a random sampling of individuals across the UK who are actively involved or participating in projects. The data collection instrument will be a questionnaire survey that gathers information on variables of social media preferences, opinions, and usage of social media for project purposes.

Examining the Agile Management Approach to Develop a Risk Management Framework in Construction Projects

Research Aim: The study will propose an agile management concept that uses a risk management framework that races alignments and discovers connections between Agile and traditional project management concepts. The purpose of the research is to deal with risk in construction projects that are built based on the Agile management concept.

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Dissertation Topics on Project Management in Construction Industry

The impact of inter-organisational projects (iops) on project delivery methods.

Research Aim:  The purpose of the research is to examine how actors use relational, institutional work (IOPs) to activate key stakeholders from coupled subfields to institutionalise new project delivery methods. The study will be cross-sectional and be based on the UK construction industry. The study will use mixed methods research.

Proposing a Multi-Methods Framework of Project Management Operations and Total Building Performance- Towards a Low Carbon Construction Industry

Research Aim:  The research will develop a new multi-methodology framework to analyse the effects of the building development project process that includes operations management, building energy consumption, carbon emissions, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

Analysing Practices, Needs, & Delivery Benefits of Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) of Project Management in the Construction Industry

Research Aim:  The research will examine the nature of SMEs in the construction industry that allows them to adopt informal practices of project management and explore its comparative costs and benefits. The research will use mixed methods research techniques to collect and analyse data.

Examining Causes and Effects of Poor Communication in the Construction Industry

Research Aim:  The research will examine the identification of causes and effects that may result in poor communication in the construction industry of the UK. The research will use mixed methods research to conduct a study to compare current and past factors that may result in poor communication through the project life cycle of construction projects.

Analysing Risk Management in Procurement Options in the Construction Industry

Research Aim:  The purpose of the study is to analyse the various risk management factors according to procurement options – design-bid-build, design-build, and collaborative forming contracts. The research will use mixed methods research to collect and analyse data.

The Impact of Organisational Characters on Construction Project Performance

Research Aim: The research will examine the relationship between project performance and organisational characteristics in construction companies. The study will use key performance indicators (KPIs) to collect data on project performance. The study will also document organisational aspects using social network analysis tools. The study will be conducted using quantitative research techniques.

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Dissertation Topics on Different Project Management Knowledge Areas

Conflict management/resolution, the role of the project manager in internal and external relationship management – a study on new project management.

Research Aim:  The study will use mixed methods research to identify the roles of project managers in internal relationship management and external relationship management. The analysis will both recognise and categorise the role groups to provide evidence for understanding the change from traditional project management to new project management.

Examining the relationship between Project’s Added Value and Trust-Conflict Interaction among Project Teams – A Study on Calculative and Relational Trust

Research Aim: The research aims to investigate the impact of trust-conflict interactions on project teams and project-added value. The research will use calculative and relational trust dimensions to study its influence on project-added values with the dimensions of project conflict, task conflict, and relationship conflict. The proposed study will be using structural equation modelling for data analysis.

Topics in Leadership

The mediating role of leadership styles in the relationship between emotional intelligence and collaboration satisfaction – perspectives from emotional intelligence.

Research Aim: The research will examine the relationship between the emotional intelligence of project leaders and satisfaction outcomes perceived by team members under the dimensions of performance contribution satisfaction, efficiency satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, and interest satisfaction. The study will analyse this relationship through the mediation factor of various leadership styles using structural equation modelling.

A Framework for Balancing Person-Centered Leadership and Team-centered Leadership in Project Managers – Examining Archer's Realist Social Theory

Research Aim:  The research will use Archer’s Realist Social theory to develop a framework for comprehending the project manager interaction between person-centred leadership and team-centred leadership. The study will be conducted using mixed methods research for data collection and analysis.

Topics in Scheduling (Time)

Project scheduling for construction of renewable energy plants using critical path method – application of planning and scheduling.

Research Aim: The proposed study will analyse the construction project demands of various coordinated activities with differing durations and dependencies in a large-scale biogas plant. The study will focus on applications of planning and scheduling to analyse a biogas plant construction project using the critical path method.

Setting Effective Target Benefits using Project Benefits Management – A Research using Goal Setting Theory

Research Aim:  The research will use goal-setting theory to present case studies to validate the scale of practical target benefits. To verify the scale, empirical research techniques will be used to analyse the dimensions of specificity, attainability, and comprehensiveness.

Topics in Quality Management

Improving quality using multi-project strategies – new competence-based theories.

Research Aim: The research aims to analyse the differences in traditional approaches and new competence-based approaches to improving quality. The research will use variables of variety and innovation, project scope, and property of specifications to analyse the impacts on quality. The study is conducted using empirical techniques.

Analysing the Impact of Cultural Heritage on Project Appraisal and Quality Assurance in Major Public Investments – A Case Study

Research Aim:  The proposed research will examine the methods with which cultural heritage values are handled in early phase evaluations of major public investment projects in the UK. The research will use a case study document analysis to analyse how cultural heritage issues are addressed in early project phases.

Topics in HR Management

Adopting dynamic capability among human resource-related quality management practices – improving product development.

Research Aim:  The research study will use a theoretical framework to investigate the relationships among human resources related to quality management practices, new product development as a dynamic capability, strategic flexibility, and knowledge integration. The data collected and analysis will be conducted using structural equation modelling.

Allocation of Human Resources to Projects in Service Units – A Comparative Study

Research Aim: The research looks to identify resource allocation issues and practices in service units whose responsibility is both project and non-project activities. The research will portray mechanisms of top-down resource allocation that need to be supplemented or replaced with those that provide greater flexibility. The research techniques used will be empirical.

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Topics in Communication

The impact of national and organisational culture on communication in projects.

Research Aim: The research will use independent variables of national and organisational culture under Hofstede’s dimensions of culture to analyse the impact of these on communication in projects. The study will use quantitative techniques for data collection and analysis.

Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Competencies in Project Management of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Research Aim:  The purpose of the research is to understand the requirements of intercultural communication competencies that are needed when engaging in cross-cultural project management in the non-profit sector. The study will be conducted using mixed methods research techniques, including questionnaires and interviews.

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As a project management student looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment with existing project management theories – i.e., to add value and interest to your research topic.

The field of project management is vast and interrelated to so many other academic disciplines like  civil engineering ,  construction ,  law , engineering management , healthcare , mental health , artificial intelligence , tourism , physiotherapy , sociology , management , marketing and nursing . That is why it is imperative to create a project management dissertation topic that is particular, sound and actually solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field.

We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic; it is the basis of your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong: your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, and there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in  writing your dissertation as you may end up in a cycle of rejection at the very initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

Keeping our advice in mind while developing a research topic will allow you to pick one of the best project management dissertation topics that fulfil your requirement of writing a research paper and adds to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and be practically implemented. Take a look at some of our sample project management dissertation topics to get an idea for your own dissertation.

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A well-structured   dissertation can help students   to achieve a high overall academic grade.

• A Title Page
• Acknowledgements
• Declaration
• Abstract: A summary of the research completed
• Table of Contents
• Literature Review :  This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic, in light of  research questions to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down of the topic and key terms can have a positive impact on your dissertation and your tutor.
• Methodology:  The  data collection  and  analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter, which usually includes  research design, research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and  data analysis strategy .
• Findings and Analysis: The findings of the research are analysed in detail in the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include  graphs ,  charts, and  tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion  and  Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regard to the implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
• References:  This should be completed in accordance with your University’s requirements
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• Appendices:  Any additional information, diagrams, graphs that were used to  complete the  dissertation  but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.

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Project management is like the conductor of an orchestra, harmonizing various elements to achieve a masterpiece. Dissertation topics in this field are crucial as they delve into the heart of managing projects effectively. Whether you’re a budding project manager or a seasoned professional looking to deepen your understanding, choosing the right project management dissertation topic is paramount. Let’s embark on a journey to explore some intriguing project management dissertation topics that could spark your interest and contribute to this dynamic field.

How To Pick A Dissertation Topic?

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Picking what you’ll study for your big research project (dissertation) is a really important choice. Take your time and think about it carefully. Here are some steps to help you pick the right topic:

• Reflect on your interests: Consider topics that genuinely interest you and align with your passion and expertise. Your enthusiasm will sustain you through the research process.
• Review existing literature: Conduct a thorough review of literature in your field to identify gaps, unanswered questions, or emerging trends that could form the basis of your research.
• Consider practical relevance: Choose a topic that has practical relevance and real-world implications for your field, industry, or community. Aim to address pressing issues or challenges faced by practitioners or organizations.
• Consult with advisors and peers: Seek feedback from your academic advisors, mentors, or peers to get their perspectives on potential topics. They can give you good advice and assist you in making your ideas better.
• Narrow down your focus: Once you have a broad topic in mind, narrow it down to a specific research question or area of investigation. Make sure your topic is manageable within the scope of your dissertation and aligns with the available resources and timeline.
• Evaluate feasibility: Figure out if your topic is doable by checking if you can find enough information, if you have the right tools to study it, if it’s morally okay, and if there are any real-life limits that might get in the way. Ensure that you have access to the necessary resources and support to conduct your research effectively.
• Stay flexible: Stay ready to change or improve your topic as you learn more during your research and find out new things. Your dissertation topic might change as you go, so it’s important to be open to that and be able to adjust along the way.
• Consider your long-term goals: Think about how your dissertation topic aligns with your long-term academic or career goals. Choose a topic that will allow you to develop valuable skills, make meaningful contributions to your field, and position yourself for future opportunities.

150 Project Management Dissertation Topics: Category Wise

Traditional vs. agile methodologies.

• A comparative analysis of traditional waterfall and agile project management methodologies.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of agile methodologies in software development projects.
• Implementing agile practices in non-IT industries: challenges and opportunities.
• The role of project management maturity models in transitioning from traditional to agile methodologies.
• Agile project management in dynamic and uncertain environments: case studies from various industries.
• Integrating hybrid project management approaches: combining elements of traditional and agile methodologies.
• Assessing the impact of agile project management on team dynamics and collaboration.
• Agile project management in large-scale and complex projects: lessons learned and best practices.
• Overcoming resistance to agile adoption: strategies for organizational change management.
• The future of project management: trends and innovations in agile methodologies.

Project Management Tools and Software

• Evaluating the effectiveness of project management software in improving project outcomes.
• Adoption and implementation of project management tools: a case study approach.
• Comparing different project management software solutions: features, benefits, and limitations.
• Customization vs. out-of-the-box implementation: factors influencing the choice of project management software.
• The impact of cloud-based project management tools on remote team collaboration.
• Enhancing project management efficiency through the integration of collaboration platforms and project management software.
• Project management software usability and user experience: implications for adoption and usage.
• Assessing the security and data privacy risks associated with project management software.
• Trends in project management software development: artificial intelligence, automation, and predictive analytics.
• The role of project management software vendors in driving innovation and industry standards.

Project Risk Management

• Identifying and prioritizing project risks: a systematic approach.
• Quantitative vs. qualitative risk analysis: comparing methods and outcomes.
• Risk management strategies for high-risk industries: construction, aerospace, and defense.
• The role of project risk management in achieving project success: evidence from case studies.
• Incorporating risk management into project planning and decision-making processes.
• Stakeholder engagement in project risk management: challenges and best practices.
• Resilience and adaptability: building a risk-aware project culture.
• Emerging risks in project management: cybersecurity threats, geopolitical instability, and climate change.
• Risk management in agile projects: adapting traditional approaches to dynamic environments.
• The future of project risk management: predictive analytics, big data, and machine learning.

Project Scheduling and Planning

• Critical path analysis and its applications in project scheduling.
• Resource leveling techniques for optimizing project schedules and resource allocation.
• The role of project management offices (PMOs) in project scheduling and planning.
• Earned value management (EVM) as a performance measurement tool in project scheduling.
• Lean project management principles: minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency in project schedules.
• Agile project planning techniques: iterative planning, sprint planning, and release planning.
• Time management strategies for project managers: prioritization, delegation, and timeboxing.
• The impact of schedule compression techniques on project duration and cost.
• Project scheduling under uncertainty: probabilistic scheduling models and Monte Carlo simulation.
• Real-time scheduling and adaptive planning: harnessing technology for dynamic project environments.

Leadership and Team Management

• Transformational leadership in project management: inspiring vision and empowering teams.
• The role of emotional intelligence in project leadership and team performance.
• Cross-cultural leadership in multinational project teams: challenges and strategies.
• Building high-performing project teams: recruitment, training, and team development.
• Distributed leadership in virtual project teams: fostering collaboration and trust.
• Conflict resolution strategies for project managers: mediation, negotiation, and arbitration.
• Motivating project teams: rewards, recognition, and intrinsic motivation.
• The impact of leadership styles on project outcomes: autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.
• Gender diversity in project teams: implications for leadership and team dynamics.
• Team resilience and psychological safety: creating a supportive and inclusive project environment.

Project Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Project governance frameworks: roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures.
• Stakeholder identification and analysis: mapping stakeholder interests, influence, and expectations.
• Effective communication strategies for project stakeholders: stakeholder engagement plans and communication channels.
• Managing stakeholder conflicts and competing interests in projects.
• Make sure companies do good things for the community and talk to the people affected by their projects.
• Look at how the big bosses of a project make decisions and handle the people involved.
• Accountability and transparency in project governance: reporting mechanisms and performance metrics.
• Regulatory compliance in project management: legal requirements and industry standards.
• Balancing stakeholder interests in project decision-making: ethical considerations and social responsibility.
• Continuous improvement in project governance: lessons learned and best practices.

Project Finance and Cost Management

• Project budgeting and cost estimation techniques: top-down vs. bottom-up approaches.
• Cost-benefit analysis and return on investment (ROI) in project decision-making.
• Earned value management (EVM) as a cost control tool in project management.
• Managing project financial risks: budget overruns, resource constraints, and market fluctuations.
• Project procurement and contract management: negotiating contracts, vendor selection, and performance monitoring.
• Life cycle costing in project evaluation: considering long-term costs and benefits.
• Value engineering and value management: optimizing project value while minimizing costs.
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis in project finance: assessing project feasibility and viability.
• Funding sources for project financing: equity, debt, grants, and public-private partnerships.
• Project finance in emerging markets: challenges and opportunities for investment.

Project Quality Management

• Total quality management (TQM) principles in project management: continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Quality planning and assurance processes: setting quality objectives and quality standards.
• Quality control techniques in project management: inspection, testing, and quality audits.
• Six Sigma methodology and its applications in project quality management.
• Lean principles in project management: eliminating waste and optimizing processes.
• Measuring project quality performance: key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics.
• Building a culture of quality excellence in project teams: training, empowerment, and recognition.
• Supplier quality management in project procurement: ensuring supplier compliance and performance.
• Benchmarking and best practices in project quality management.
• Continuous improvement in project quality: feedback loops, lessons learned, and process optimization.

Project Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Stakeholder engagement strategies in project management: stakeholder analysis, mapping, and engagement plans.
• Effective communication techniques for project managers: verbal, written, and nonverbal communication.
• Managing virtual project teams: communication tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Conflict resolution strategies for project stakeholders: negotiation, mediation, and collaboration.
• Stakeholder communication in crisis situations: managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining trust.
• Building trust and credibility with project stakeholders: transparency, integrity, and responsiveness.
• Cultural sensitivity and communication in multicultural project teams.
• The role of project managers as communication facilitators and mediators.
• Communication challenges in cross-functional project teams: aligning diverse perspectives and priorities.
• Measuring stakeholder satisfaction and feedback: surveys, interviews, and feedback mechanisms.

Project Human Resource Management

• Human resource planning in project management: resource allocation, skills assessment, and capacity planning.
• Talent management strategies for project teams: recruitment, training, and career development.
• Team-building techniques for project managers: icebreakers, team-building exercises, and bonding activities.
• Performance management in project teams: setting objectives, providing feedback, and evaluating performance.
• Conflict resolution strategies for project managers: negotiation, mediation, and conflict coaching.
• Diversity and inclusion in project teams: fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Leadership development in project management: training, coaching, and mentorship programs.
• Managing virtual project teams: communication, collaboration, and team cohesion.
• Building resilience and well-being in project teams: managing stress, burnout, and work-life balance.

Project Procurement and Contract Management

• Procurement planning and strategy development: make-or-buy decisions, sourcing options, and procurement methods.
• Contract types and structures in project procurement: fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, and time-and-material contracts.
• Supplier selection criteria and evaluation methods: vendor qualifications, bid evaluation, and supplier performance metrics.
• Negotiation techniques for project managers: win-win negotiation, BATNA analysis, and concessions management.
• Managing contracts and contractor relationships: contract administration, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution.
• Outsourcing and offshoring in project procurement: risks, benefits, and best practices.
• Legal and regulatory considerations in project procurement: compliance with procurement laws, standards, and regulations.
• Contractual risk management: mitigating contract risks through indemnification clauses, insurance, and contingency planning.
• Ethical considerations in project procurement: fairness, transparency, and integrity in procurement processes.
• Continuous improvement in procurement and contract management: lessons learned, process optimization, and supplier feedback.

Project Sustainability and Social Responsibility

• Integrating sustainability principles into project management: environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability.
• Sustainable project planning and design: minimizing environmental impacts, maximizing resource efficiency, and promoting resilience.
• Social impact assessment in project management: stakeholder engagement, community consultation, and social license to operate.
• Sustainable procurement practices: ethical sourcing, fair trade, and supply chain transparency.
• Green project management: reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and promoting renewable energy.
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in project management: philanthropy, community development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Sustainable infrastructure development: green buildings, sustainable transportation, and eco-friendly urban planning.
• Environmental risk management in projects: assessing and mitigating environmental impacts and regulatory compliance.
• Sustainable project financing: green bonds, impact investing, and sustainable finance mechanisms.
• Sustainability reporting and disclosure: communicating project sustainability performance to stakeholders.

Project Innovation and Technology Management

• Innovation management in project-based organizations: fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and learning.
• Technology adoption and diffusion in project management: factors influencing technology acceptance and implementation.
• Managing innovation projects: from ideation to commercialization, stage-gate processes, and innovation ecosystems.
• Open innovation and collaborative project management: partnerships, co-creation, and knowledge sharing.
• Digital transformation in project management: leveraging emerging technologies for project delivery and collaboration.
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in project management: predictive analytics, automation, and decision support systems.
• Blockchain technology in project management: decentralized project governance, smart contracts, and supply chain transparency.
• Virtual reality and augmented reality in project management: immersive training, visualization, and virtual collaboration.
• Internet of Things (IoT) applications in project management: real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and asset tracking.
• Data-driven project management: leveraging big data, analytics, and business intelligence for project insights and decision-making.

Project Governance and Compliance

• Regulatory compliance in project management: legal requirements, industry standards, and certification programs.
• Ethics and integrity in project governance: code of conduct, conflict of interest policies, and whistleblowing mechanisms.
• Corporate governance and project management: alignment with organizational objectives, risk management, and performance oversight.
• Internal controls and assurance mechanisms in project governance: auditing, monitoring, and accountability.
• Project portfolio governance: prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic alignment.
• Regulatory reporting and disclosure requirements: compliance with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and investors.
• Project audits and reviews: evaluating project performance, compliance, and lessons learned.
• Governance of public-private partnerships (PPPs): contractual arrangements, risk allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Continuous improvement in project governance: feedback loops, lessons learned, and process optimization.

Project Resilience and Change Management

• Building project resilience: risk management, contingency planning, and adaptive strategies.
• Change management in project management: managing resistance, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Organizational resilience and project management: lessons from crisis management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery.
• Agile project management and organizational agility: responsiveness to change, iterative planning, and adaptive leadership.
• Innovation and creativity in project management: fostering a culture of experimentation, learning, and adaptation.
• Anticipatory project management: scenario planning, risk assessment, and proactive decision-making.
• Crisis leadership and project management: decision-making under pressure, communication, and stakeholder management .
• Change readiness assessment in project management: organizational culture, capacity building, and change champions.
• Learning from failure: post-mortem analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Resilience in project teams: psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and well-being.

In conclusion, selecting the right project management dissertation topics is essential for exploring new frontiers, addressing pressing challenges, and making meaningful contributions to the field. By choosing a topic that aligns with your interests, expertise, and aspirations, you can embark on a rewarding journey of discovery and innovation in project management.

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A dissertation is a long academic piece of writing based on a student’s independent research . It is usually submitted in the final semester of UG, PG and PhD courses . It takes about 1-2 years to complete the dissertation as it requires a lot of research and written documentation . The aim of writing a dissertation is to test a student’s research skills. It allows students to develop their research, problem-solving, project management and numerical skills . During the course of writing a dissertation, students become able to present their research-based findings to the proposition they chose for themselves.

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Empirical dissertation, non-empirical dissertation, skills you need to show, how long is a dissertation, empirical dissertation structure, non-empirical structure, dissertation project example, checklist for dissertation, helpful tips for writing a dissertation, difference between a dissertation and essay, dissertation vs thesis, types of dissertation.

The type of dissertation you may be doing completely depends upon the field of your study. However, there are 2 types of dissertation mentioned below in the table:

If you are a student of sciences or social sciences, you’ll be required to write an empirical dissertation . Its focus is mainly on collecting original data and analysing every aspect of the data. Students can choose different research methods such as surveys, observation, laboratory experiments and interviews . Keeping in mind that the aim of an Empirical dissertation is to produce standardized scientific knowledge, students must consider the variables they will investigate, the reliability of their measurements, and choose the correct sampling method.

Non-empirical research is generally done for subjects such as arts and humanities . Choosing a particular topic and collecting the data from primary and secondary sources is the first step of starting with this type of dissertation. While working on non-empirical research, a student does the work with existing research or other texts, presents original analysis, argumentation, but there is no original data . The aim is to analyse theoretical texts and interpret the sources with your own understanding.

Regardless of the type of dissertation you write or the topic you pick, you’ll need to demonstrate the following abilities:

A dissertation’s length varies by study level and location, although it normally ranges from 10,000 to 12,000 words for undergraduates, 15,000 to 25,000 words for master’s students, and up to 50,000 words or more for PhD students.

Structure of a Dissertation

A dissertation is basically divided into chapters and sections . Both empirical and non-empirical dissertations have different kinds of structures that are supposed to be followed while writing a dissertation. Empirical dissertations usually have a more standardized structure than that of a non-empirical dissertation which is more flexible.

The structure may be slightly different but an empirical dissertation must include the following chapters:

•   Introduction: Explanation of your topic and research questions
•  Literature Review : Evaluation of your research topic
•  Methodology: Description of the research method 
• Results: Explanation of the found research
•  Discussions: Interpret what your results have revealed
• Conclusion: Final reflection of what you’ve found through the thesis

The structure or outline of a non-empirical dissertation is quite flexible as it involves existing research and texts . The aim of non-empirical research is to present original and independent analysis based on theoretical research . It is basically an extended essay but while writing a non-empirical thesis, the text must be presented precisely to serve your arguments in a logical manner. However, mentioned below is a general outline that must be followed while writing a non-empirical dissertation:

•  Introduction: Explanation of your topic and Research Questions
•  Main Body: Development of your analysis of the text or source
•  Conclusion: Summarisation of what the analysis has contributed so far

*The main body is divided into 2-4 chapters.

Non-Empirical Dissertation Structure Example

Depending on the topic you’ve chosen, the main body can be divided into different types.  One of the most common topics of non-empirical research is history-based . The following mentioned is an example of a renaissance based topic:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Origins of the Renaissance in the Classical World
• Chapter 2: Artists of the Renaissance
• Chapter 3: The Spread of the Renaissance
• Chapter 4: The Renaissance and the Reformation

Mentioned below is a checklist to make sure you’ve included all the required information:

• Title page includes all the information
• Acknowledgements
• Concise summary of the dissertation 
• Table of contents
• Clear and precise introduction
• Literature review that includes patterns, themes, and debates
• Theoretical framework of the research
• Description of the used methodology
• Clear mention of the questions answered
• Relevant recommendations for further research
• Citations and bibliography
• Reference list at the end of the thesis
• Format provided by the university is followed
• Start with time management . Make a proper daily schedule and set your deadlines Decide how much time you need to write a section or chapter . Choose the hours and start working on the it. In this way, you’ll be able to complete the this in the given time.
• Remember that the first writing draft is not the final dissertation . Make sure to proofread your writing several times. This will make you present your augmentations in a more precise way,
• Skip the introduction part and leave it for the end. Try to write the main body first, so that you get time to gather your thoughts. This way you will be able to present the introduction in a clear manner as you’ve been working on the this for a long period of time.
• Don’t wait for the end time to get feedback from your supervisor . Try to share the research work more often and a lot earlier than the submission time, so that you get time to improve your mistakes. It may save you from rewriting several chapters and sections.
• Use a reference manager to make it easier for you to mention the citations without taking much time.

PhD must include over  60,000 words and should not exceed the limit of 80,000 words.

It takes around a year or two to complete a dissertation but if you manage time properly and catch up the speed you may be able to complete it in less than 8 months.

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SEAS master's project, thesis address life cycle and carbon impact of maple syrup production

Image Caption Maple sap being transformed to maple syrup at a sugar shack.

In Fall 2022, the Center for Sustainable Systems (CSS) at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) received a $500,000 research grant through the  United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Acer Access and Development Program to conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) for maple syrup production. As a result of the grant, SEAS students worked on a master’s project and thesis centered on maple syrup production. Both of these projects were advised by CSS researcher and SEAS adjunct lecturer Geoffrey Lewis. 

SEAS students Jenna Weinstein, Zhu Zhu, Yuan-Chi Li and Thu Rain Yi Win were part of the master’s project team, which involved collaborating with maple syrup producers to produce a life cycle assessment model of maple syrup retail distribution.

SEAS student Spencer Checkoway worked in tandem with the master’s project team on his own thesis, which is focused on the carbon footprint of maple syrup production. 

According to Checkoway, a public life cycle assessment on maple syrup production had never been conducted prior to the LCA initiated by this grant funding.

Zhu, who is focused on the sustainable systems track at SEAS like his fellow master’s project colleagues, was interested in the master’s project because of the skills they could develop working on a LCA.

“I was very interested in understanding how to conduct a life cycle assessment and how to decarbonize the production cycle,” he said. 

Likewise, Weinstein felt like it was a great way to apply what she had learned in her sustainable systems classes to a real-world project. 

“Sustainable system courses focused on long-term thinking about the system impacts,” she said. “We are not just thinking about production in the scope of glass versus plastic, but we are thinking about the distribution impacts throughout each decision of the life cycle process.” 

Before looking at the impacts of maple syrup production or conducting an LCA, Weinstein noted that the team had to first understand what maple syrup entails by focusing on stakeholder engagement. 

Weinstein said the interviews with maple syrup producers were important because they allowed the students to shape their master’s project to the needs of the producers and to the skills they wanted to develop. 

“I have realized that even the most quantitative projects should still begin with stakeholder engagement to give context to whatever quantitative model you are creating in order to create an output that meets community needs,” she said. “If all an LCA is telling us is to use reverse osmosis, we are not getting at the deeper issue.”

Zhu saw that it was important for the team to understand each component of maple syrup from the producers so they could figure out what variables to include in the quantitative analysis component of the project.

“We did interviews with maple syrup producers to get data about packing materials, from the weight of materials to where they got materials,” he said. “We also wanted to know about their transportation methods.” 

The team used the original survey data they collected through interviews with maple syrup producers to model the LCA, Weinstein said.

“Based on the themes that we saw in the interviews, some people [on the team] focused on the theme of package distribution and addressing the central question of what are life cycle impacts of different package types,” she said. 

According to Weinstein, this model allows producers to input the decisions they are making in their sugar bush about their fuel sources, where it is located and the materials they are using. The model outputs an analysis of the life cycle and carbon impacts of the production.

Lewis said a life cycle assessment is an important component of the project because it will help to produce an online carbon footprint calculator tool, which is a deliverable the CSS promised in the grant application.

“In order to do [the online calculator tool] we have to understand the process of maple syrup production, and that varies by size of the producer,” he said. “We had to make sure the calculator can accommodate all variables, from how much wood a producer is using to how much tubing was installed, so anyone who makes syrup can go into the calculator with their parameters and equipment to determine the emissions per gallon of syrup they are producing.”

While the master’s project focused on modeling a maple syrup distribution model, Checkoway focused on the carbon footprint of maple syrup production for his thesis. 

Like the master’s project team, Checkoway began by meeting with maple syrup producers at maple syrup conferences in Michigan. He noted that the maple syrup producer community is an extremely collaborative and open community.

“I met with producers to build data around what sugar makers are doing and what practices they are performing,” he said. “These conferences are like trade shows, specific to maple syrup technology. There is a real exchange of information on topics from reverse osmosis to how to yield more sap or increase the production rates.”

Checkoway collected data focusing on carbon footprints and accounting. 

“Producers submitted each step of their production, as well as what equipment and fuel they were using,” he said. “They also submitted the water and solid waste they produced.”

With these data, Checkoway has worked on a carbon accounting model and published two reports for his thesis. According to Checkoway, this model will help to inform the online calculator tool.

“I built submodels that producers can access and use for specific processes to account for their carbon and energy emissions,” he said.  

Checkoway highlighted that the work funded by the grant, to aid in decarbonizing maple syrup production, is not complete. 

“The grant is funding three years of research,” he said. “The goal is to collect data from producers over three full seasons and produce an LCA to see how things are changing over those three years.”

Lewis hopes that the models created by the master’s project and thesis can be used to compare maple syrup production to the production of other sweeteners.

“Down the line, we could use these models to make comparisons with other sweeteners like corn syrup,” he said.

Checkoway said his thesis and the master’s project can create a collective body of work that allows maple syrup producers to make rational decisions about the sustainability of their product. 

“I hope that producers can look at [the models and calculator] and become aware of the climate impact of maple syrup to understand how they can mitigate those impacts,” he said. 

Weinstein views this project as an opportunity to empower maple syrup producers to make informed decisions with easily accessible information.

“We are trying to make it as easy as possible to give [producers] access to the best information possible,” she said. “This is a tool for them to take on the work of reducing their impacts to whatever extent they are willing to.” 

Lewis would like this project to raise the profile of maple syrup production, what is involved in making syrup, and how production can be done in a more sustainable way. 

“It takes a lot of energy to make maple syrup,” he said. “But what has been great about doing this project is that people always smile when they hear us talk about maple syrup.”

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Eastside Lane Rehabilitation Project Phase 2

COUNTY OF MONO

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

INVITATION FOR BIDS

EASTSIDE LANE REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 2

Project No. RPL-5947(065)

Notice is hereby given that the Mono County (“County”) Department of Public Works calls for bids from qualified General Engineering and Asphalt Paving contractors for the EASTSIDE LANE REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 2 (“Project”). The purpose of this Project is to rehabilitate approximately 5 miles of existing asphalt concrete pavement using Full Depth Reclamation on Eastside Lane in Walker, CA. Project limits are from the intersection with Highway 395 to Offal Road and from the intersection with Cunningham Lane to Topaz Lane.  Two existing culverts crossing under Eastside Lane will be replaced as part of this project.  Associated signs, paint striping, and paint markings are included in the project. 

This project is federally funded under the State Transportation Improvement Program.  The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this project is 8 percent .  Bidders shall submit DBE commitment Exhibit 15-G and a completed Good Faith Effort Exhibit 15-H, if not meeting the 8 percent goal, to be considered for this project.  Mono County recommends all bidders submit Exhibit 15-H regardless of their proposed DBE percentage.  Note, Buy America requirements apply to this project .

The Project and all work must be completed within 35 working days from the date stated in the forthcoming Notice to Proceed.  The proposed project start date for culvert installation is June 24, 2024.  Water will be turned off in the Lone Company Irrigation Ditch at the 2 culvert replacement locations from June 25 through July 10.   Mono County would prefer for replacement of the 2 culverts to occur during this timeframe.  If the culvert work is done after this date, coordination with the Antelope Valley Mutual Water Company will be required to turn off irrigation water during the culvert construction.  All culvert replacement work shall be conducted under dry conditions.

Due to technical difficulties, planholder files will no be available for download directly from the Bid Management System.  Qualification requirements, contractor selection criteria, scope of work, and additional project descriptions are outlined in the bid documents available for download at the following link (separate from the Bid Management System):

https://monocounty.ca.gov/engineering/page/eastside-lane-rehabilitation-project-phase-2-0

Please use this link to access all project files.  All interested parties should download the Eastside Lane Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project Manual and the Eastside Lane Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 plan set from the above link.  Together, these downloads comprise the complete Project Manual for the Eastside Lane Rehabilitation Project Phase 2.  The Project Manual download contains the Invitation to Bid, Instructions for Bidders, Proposal Forms, DBE Forms, Sample Standard Contract with Exhibits, Technical Specifications, and Mono County’s Construction Quality Assurance Program (QAP).

To be considered, bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors no later than 3:00 pm Wednesday May 22, 2024 (“Bid Submission Deadline”) .

Please visit the website link above on the Mono County website to download relevant documents for any future addendums, Zoom Meetings, bid tabulations, Notice to Award, etc.  Bidders will be notified through the Mono County Bid Management System, however all pdf documents referenced in any notification will be available at the website link provided above.

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Country: IRAQ

Project name: Reconstruction of Hawija Technical Institute

Sector: Higher Education and Scientific Research, TVET Sub-Sector

Consulting Services: Project Management and Supervision Consultancy Services

Mode of Financing: Installment Sale

Financing No.: IRQ1050

       The Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by Terroristic Operations- Iraq has received financing from the Islamic Development Bank toward the cost of the Reconstruction of Hawija Technical Institute Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Project management.

       The Project Management and Supervision Consultancy Service s: the scope considers supporting the Executing Agency (EA)/ Project Management Team (PMT) in project management, procurement, and contract administration, Design and constructability plan review and supervision, financial management, disbursement, training in quality TVET delivery and M&E of the project as per the IsDB procedures and guidelines.

       The Project Management and Supervision Consultancy firm under IsDB financing will be recruited who and tasked to provide necessary management services support to the EA/PMT. Specifically, the key scope of service includes but is not limited to:

• Manage procurement process following relevant IsDB guidelines, including generating final contracts’ tender/ bidding documents, and contract administration upon validation and approval of designs and constructability plans and BOQs. 
• Capacity building in Quality TVET Delivery,  
• Support the PMT in preparation and maintaining appropriate accounts, including processing the withdrawal applications and disbursements;
• Preparation of periodic progress reports and completion reports in formats agreed on with IsDB and EA;
• and monitoring all contracts, including development, and maintaining an effective M&E system. 
• Reviewing and validating detailed engineering designs from local institutions.
• Supervising construction and contracts to ensure compliance with agreed designs, specs, and schedules. Also, assessing Interim Payments, variations, and issuing handover certificates.

        The Consultant service is expected to start in Oct. 2024 and last approximately 4 years, with intermittent input from the Consultant’s key experts. The Consultant would always maintain sufficient staff, with a clear allocation of duties, to deliver the professional services needed.

       The Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by Terroristic Operations (REFAATO) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information demonstrating they are fully qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

The short-listing criteria are:

• The consultant conforms with IsDB eligibility rules;
• The consultant is expected to have wide work successful experience in the field of project management and construction supervision of projects in the social sector and capacity building in quality TVET delivery;
• the Consultant’s experience of managing at least two projects of a similar nature and complexity comparable to the required services, implemented satisfactorily within the last 10 years;
• The Consultant should have experience in IsDB or other similar MDB-funded projects with proven knowledge of MDB’s fiduciary procedures such as procurement, contract administration, design and constructability validation, disbursement management, and M&E ;
• The consultant shall be free from conflicts of interest that give rise to a competitive advantage. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

         The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs, 1.23, and 1.24 of the Guidelines for Procurement of Consultant Services under Islamic Development Bank Project Financing (the “Procurement Guidelines”), setting forth IsDB’s policy on conflict of interest. 

         Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected .

        A consultant will be selected following the Quality and Cost Based Selection method from the short-list of consulting firms from the IsDB member countries .

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 14:00 hours ( Baghdad Local Time ).

Expressions of interest may be delivered in written form to the address below (in person) or via email by May 12, 2024.

Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by Terroristic Operations- ReFAATO

Eng. Mohammed Qasim Mohammed

Director of Project Management Team

Baghdad- Jadiriya- Ministers’ Street- Ministers compound- building no. 11

00964 7739070328

[email protected] / [email protected]

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The USAID Project Management Assistant (PMA) serves on dynamic teams to support U.S. foreign policy and further development in Paraguay. The PMA uses and advances their skills to strategically plan and implement programs that support USAID/Paraguay’s program and technical teams.