PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF ZIMBABWE (PMIZ)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PGDPM)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROJECT 2012/13 PMRP10
Standard GUIDELINES & Expectations FOR PROJECT SUPERVISORS and STUDENTS with App
roved Proposals
a. Submission date for Complete DRAFT Research REPORT -2011 Group : 31 January 2
012
b. Submission date for Complete DRAFT Research REPORT -2012 Group : 31 January 2
013
c. Estimated Length: 12 000 to 15 000 words or 30 to 40 pages
d. Font 12, spacing 1, 5 Times Roman, Chapter title should be Upper Case and sub
topic Bold.
e. Anti-plagiarism and recognition of copyright laws Important
f. Use the Harvard style for referencing e.g. Mlambo P. (2000:45)
Chapter
CONTENT CHECK
& Supervisors expectations
Estimated
length
Chapter 1

5 to 7 pages
1.1
Introduction

1.2
Background of Study

1.3
Statement of problem

1.4
Aim of study

1.5
Research questions (sub problems)

1.6
Research Objectives -SMART list all beginning with To..

1.7
Hypothesis (Null & Alternate)

1.8
Assumptions

1.9
Importances of study

1.10
Delimitations

1.11
Limitations

1.12
Definition of terms




Chapter 2
Review of Related literature
15 to 20 pages
2.1
Introduction


-SUBSEQUENT Bold TOPICS & SUBTOPICS to be guided by
Research Objectives with evidence of wide research in books
and journals.
-Frequent referencing within the text -Harvard Style
-Researcher comments and opinions justifying reviewed
literature within the text must be evident




Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4 to 6 pages
Research
methodology
3.1 introduction
3.2 research design (either exploratory, causal or descriptive)
3.3 Population, Size of population
3.3 Sample and Sampling techniques
3.4 Data Collection instruments
-Data collection procedures and justification of instruments used




Chapter 4
FINDINGS, DATA PRESENTATION & ANALYSIS
Variable &
dependent on
instruments used
for data
collection
(5 to 7 pages)

4.1 Introduction
-PRESENT FINDINGS OBTAINED FROM EACH QUESTION on
Questionnaire OR Interviews done depending on data collection
instruments used.
- Use Excel or SPSS to present data in tables, pie charts, graphs,
statistics and description of findings.
. -Do not comment or give own opinions in this chapter,
present what you found only
. other findings if any must appear





Chapter 5
Conclusions
Variable &
dependent on
size of objectives
and comments
(4 to 6 pages)

5.0 Introduction
-Conclusions should be based on the Research Objectives e.g.
conclusion no.1 should be based on objective no.1 appearing in
chapter 1
-Comments and opinions of researcher required here to show
hypothesis proof obtained with linkages to evidence in chapter 4
findings.
- Linkage of research problem to findings must be made clear.

Chapter 6
Recommendations Section
Variable &
dependent on
size of objectives
and comments
(4 to 6 pages)

-What actions is researcher proposing in order to deal with the
research problems,
-Recommendations must be SMART proposing wanted changes.
NB: Do not recommend that something must be done
-Recommendations must be sub-titled in line with the research
objectives and conclusions made just like in the conclusions
N.B Conclusion and recommendation must match in general i.e. if
there are 5 objectives in study there should be 5 conclusions and
5 recommendations but other recommendations may be given as
well.


NB: Pagination ends on Chapter 6

CHAPTER 7
APPENDIX SECTION
For attachments
only
no write up

Include attachments such as
-Bibliography and reference material
-Research Proposal
-Sample of live questionnaires used
-Evidence of Pictures, Journal and paper cuttings used in
document
-Letters and documents of support given to carry out
project work by stakeholders
- Signed Original Supervision LOG Sheet


N.B -A supervision Log Sheet should be signed by both the student and supervisor
after every
meeting, and retained for appendixing. A minimum of 5 consultative meetings are
recommended.