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Housing research dissertation meeting 2: 2027 agenda

  Housing research dissertation meeting 2 :  2027 agenda 1. Visual methodology ; photovoice ; photo elicitation 2. Archival research 3. Research ethics and ethical forms 4.  Using the Toulmin’s model of argument and the Socratic Method to improve the quality of reasoning in writing a Housing Studies dissertation report 5. Progress review From the module guide PROGRESS REVIEW PAPER The purpose of the progress review paper is to extend the work of the earlier research proposal. It should be a more detailed and exhaustive discussion of the literature surrounding your research area and your methodology. This paper could form the basis of the literature review, and methodology, chapters or sections of the dissertation itself.   The progress review paper is worth 10% of the total module mark. Again, there is no specific word limit, but approximately 2,000 words is the kind of length that might be expected. But note you will not be penalised if your paper is longer than thi...
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A note on quantitative data analysis: for Housing Studies students

A note on quantitative data analysis: for Housing Studies students   Highlight 4 main ideas of the following quantitative data analysis methods in Housing Studies. Also provide a few simple examples to illustrate the 4 main ideas of each of these methods: 1.     descriptive statistics 2.     regression analysis 3.     inferential statistics   In Housing Studies, these three methods answer different questions: descriptive statistics describe the sample, regression analysis models relationships and predicts outcomes, and inferential statistics test whether sample-based findings can be generalized to a wider housing population. Descriptive and inferential methods are commonly combined in housing research, while regression is often used as an inferential tool for housing prices, satisfaction, and housing-choice outcomes. 1. Descriptive statistics Descriptive statistics summarize the main features of housing data wit...
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Housing dissertation supervision meeting 1 2026-2027

Housing dissertation supervision meeting 1 2026-2027 To discuss topic and guidance to do proposal Meeting one agenda To discuss topic and guidance to do proposal -about background, direction, interests, areas, relevance to work, accessibility of data, time management etc. Constructing research questions. Sharing of how research in practice.   Students: please note, a Research Proposal (10%) – about 1,500 words submission is required. Research Proposal submission deadline: 23-Nov-2026 -about background, direction, interests, areas, relevance to work, accessibility of data, time management etc. Constructing research questions. Sharing of how research in practice. ***  An exploratory study to produce a housing study dissertation proposal prototype ** a note on research types / and also a note on research philosophies . ** An example of a proposal with research objectives and research questions; for illustration in the first meeting . ** An example of how to derive research iss...
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MBA Research Project [MGTM05] class Top up 69/ Proj only 70 (F2F/OL)/ Full 23 (Blended/F2F), Oct 2026-Mar 2027: teaching plan

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MBA Research Project [MGTM05] class  Top up 69/ Proj only 70 (F2F/OL)/ Full 23  (Blended/F2F) , Oct 2026-Mar 2027: teaching plan       Due dates Synopsis Form:  14 January 2027 Proposal:  4 March 2027 Dissertation with 1 module Dissertation:  2 July 2027     HK Teaching Plan: mainly hybrid class Stream 1 Session Lecture Date (All online sessions) Topics 1 Oct 26-2026 (Monday): 19:00-21:30   1) A briefing on the module guide I 2) review proposal and report samples (hybrid) session 1   * HK U thesis portal and eBook collections: vdoc.pub * on the differences between a dissertation project and a consulting project . * On MBA program design and dissertation project requirements . * on the mentoring and coaching roles of the dissertation project supervisor . * Types of table of contents templates * Module guide info on dissertation report content . ( a diagrammatic note )/ also on the AI-generated table of content template based...
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