GUIDE FOR WRITING AND
PRESENTING PROJECT WORK
By:
Prof. Eric Anane
Mr. Victor King Anyanful
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Academic institutions have guidelines for student research. This
manual is a guide to writing and presenting research reports at all
levels where student research is required.
The manual is meant for students in the Faculty of Education of the
University of Cape Coast, but other students may also find it useful.
Project Work, Dissertation and Thesis are partial requirements for
the award of degrees and diplomas of the University of Cape Coast.
MAIN TEXT
CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER THREE : METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER FOUR : RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The chapter explains what the problem is and why it is important to study it. The
following sub-headings are used:
• Background to the Study
• Statement of the Problem
• Purpose of the Study
• Research Questions/Objectives/Hypotheses/Assumptions
• Significance of the Study
INTRODUCTION
CONT.
Delimitation of the Study
Specify delimitation in terms of scope of topic of study,
population and geographical location.
Limitations of the Study
Specify limitations of your study in terms of:
Internal validity - research design shortcomings
INTRODUCTION
CONT.
Definition of Terms (if any)
Organization of the Rest of the Study