The research limitations of your dissertation: An introduction
All dissertation research at the undergraduate and master's level suffers from limitations.
The purpose of this section of the Laerd Dissertation site is to help you complete the Research Limitations section of your Discussion or Conclusions chapter.
This article provides acts as a guide for the articles in this section of the Laerd Dissertation website.
The purpose of this section of the Laerd Dissertation site is to help you complete the Research Limitations section of your Discussion or Conclusions chapter.
This article provides acts as a guide for the articles in this section of the Laerd Dissertation website.
Core ARTICLES
What readers expect from the Research Limitations section of your dissertationThere are broad rules to think about when writing your Research Limitations section. It should be (a) well structured, (b) properly weighted, (c) honest and (d) pragmatic. In this article, we explain each of these rules.
How to structure the Research Limitations section of your dissertationWe recommend structuring the Research Limitations section based on three 'moves': the announcing, reflecting, and forward looking move. This article explains each of these moves, which act as a good starting point when writing your Research Limitations section.
Types of research limitationThere are four broad types of research limitation, based around (1) your research questions, (2) the theory and concepts you used, (3) your research strategy, and (4) issues of research quality. This article discusses these four types of research limitation, guiding you to more detailed articles on each type of limitation.