Timescale
January – March 2002: review of literature.
April 2002: draft literature review.
May 2002: review research methods literature and agree research strategy.
June 2002: agree formal access to three organisations for collection of primary data.
July-August 2002: compile, pilot and revise questionnaire.
September 2002: administer questionnaire.
October-November 2002: final collection of questionnaires and analysis of data.
November 2002-February 2003: completion of first draft of project report.
March-May 2003: final writing of project report.
Resources
I have access to computer hardware and software. Access to three organisations has been negotiated, subject to
confirmation. My employer has agreed to pay all incidental costs as part of my course expenses.
References
Komin, S. (1990) Psychology of the Tai People: Values and Behavioral Patterns, Thailand, National Institute of
Development Administration (in Thai).
Pokeach, M. (1979) Understanding Human Values: Individual and Society, New York, The free Press.
17. Answer the questions:
1. What is Puvadol’ MA dissertation concerned with?
2. What factors do you think predetermined the choice of this topic?
3. In your opinion, is the research problem stated by Puvadol topical?
4. What research objectives has he set?
5. What methods of research is Puvadol going to use in order to prove his hypothesis?
6. Why did Puvadol decide to choose American-owned organizations as a place for organizing his experiment?
7. Why were petrochemical and manufacturing organisations chosen?
8. What data does Puvadol want to obtain using a questionnaire?
9. What methods of data analysis are supposed to be employed?
10. Is the research topic achievable within a year?
PROGRESSING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
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