Master's Research Project Report Outline

1. Problem - Provides a concise statement of the problem, need or questions investigated.
2. Literature - Critically reviews and analyses the professional literature relevant to the problems investigated.
3. Method - Describes the research design in enough detail to permit replication. Description should include sample, data collection procedures, and statistical analyses.
4. Results - Presents findings clearly, discussing the statistical and practical significance.
5. Conclusions - States conclusions, discusses applications and extension of research.
6. Critique - Specify the strengths and weaknesses of the study in light of existing theory in the field and describe how the investigation could be improved if replicated.
7. Schedule - Compare the actual schedule with the proposed schedule and note reasons for discrepancies.
8. Budget - Summarize the cost associated with the project and compare actual costs with the original estimates.

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