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2.2.3 Methodology
This chapter describes and explains the materials as well as the research methodology
used in the study. The sub-topics for this chapter include the key research questions,
the research design, and the research procedures adopted. It may also, where
appropriate, indicate sampling methods, research instruments and statistical methods
employed. The purpose of this is to inform the reader on the methods used to collect
the data and generate the findings reported.

2.2.4 Results
This chapter explains the results which are commonly presented in the form of text,
figures and tables, complete with data analysis.

2.2.5 Discussion
This chapter contains the interpretation of the results. The findings of the research
should be compared and contrasted with those of previous studies presented in the
literature review. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the findings and the outcomes
of the research in relation to the results that have been obtained.

2.2.6 Conclusion
In this chapter, the findings are summarized and their implications discussed. This
section may include suggestions for future work.

2.2.7 References
All works or studies referred to in the research report/dissertation/thesis in the form of
quotations or citations must be included in the references.

The references should be written consistently in the American Psychological
Association (APA) format or in another format according to the official citation guide
approved by the faculty.

APA Format

Each reference should be written in single spacing format and a double space should
be left between references. The list of references must be arranged in alphabetical
order and the entries should not be numbered. The list must also have a hanging
indentation of 0.5 inch. For example:

Walmsley, Ben. (2019), Audience Engagement in the Performing Arts: A Critical
Analysis. Springer Nature.

Wreen, Michael. (2014) “Beardsley’s Aesthetics.” The Stanford Encyclopedia of
Philosophy, edited by Edward N. Zalta, Winter 2014, Metaphysics Research Lab,
Stanford University.

Tillson, Victoria G. (2010) "A Nearly Invisible City: Rome in Alberto Moravia's
1950s fiction." Annali d'Italianistica, 28: 237-256.

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