Description
7,000-word Research Project that is focused, logically structured, convincingly conclusive, referenced according to the format and standard of the Harvard system and that applies critical knowledge of relevant theoretical frameworks with evidence of critical appraisal and synthesis.
• Produce a comprehensive literature section/paper of the chosen area which displays a critical grasp of the findings and theoretical frameworks of that literature.
• Selecting appropriate methods, providing a rationale for their selection, applying these methods, presenting the data obtained in an appropriate format, evaluating the limitations of the chosen methods, addressing and resolving ethical issues and drawing conclusions from the data.
Substantive literature review – (20 journal articles or books excluding government and NHS websites)
Review the proposal assignment as reference to theory/methodology suggestions.
LAY OUT
ABSTRACT – 200 WORDS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(CHAPTERS)
1-INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND -1500 WORDS
2- Literature Review (1000 words approx.)
3-Methodology 1000 words approx.
4-.Results/ findings (1000-2000 approx.).
5-Discussion(1500 words approx.)
6-Conclusion(500 words0(strength & limitation of research, recommendations/suggestions
7- References (Harvard referencing system must be used)
• Bibliography & Appendices
• Table of searches
(look at uploaded documents on detailed breakdown of structure and guidelines to the project)
• You must use a minimum of 20 academic sources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal articles and academic books) in order to pass.
• Government and NHS websites ARE NOT ACADEMIC SOURCES
Your work must be Word processed, double spaced, Arial 11 Font and word count. number the pages
Brief outline of Dissertation proposal (PART 1)
Title – Obstacles to diagnosis of mental health in children in the UK.
Research Rationale, Research Questions, Aim, and Objectives
1. What is the relationship between socio-cultural factors and diagnosis, identification, and recognition of mental health issues among children in the UK?
2. What are the legislative gaps in promoting mental health among children in the UK?
3. What are the primary care practitioners’ perceptions on the obstacles to preventive approaches to mental health issues among children in the UK?
Method – Literature Review
Theoretical Framework
Integrate General systems theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy and Goffman’s elaboration of Stigma
Search Criteria – Peer reviews, journals and other sources of information
Inclusion criteria Exclusion criteria
Primary studies published between 2011 and 2021. Unpublished studies
Studies published in English as the primary language. Studies published in languages other than English
Studies focussing on mental health issues among children in the UK. Non-UK studies focussing on target groups other than children.
The search criteria will result in 7 studies that will be used to address the study’s objectives. For in-depth information look at full proposal document
look at full uploaded file with examiners/lectures comments and improvement suggestions .
