Evaluating Satisfaction of International Students with Extracurricular Activities Provided by Universities in the UK

DISSERTATION

Cardiff Metropolitan University

TITLE

Evaluating Satisfaction of International Students with Extracurricular Activities Provided by Universities in the UK.

The Case of International Undergraduate Students in School of Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Dedication

Acknowledgements

ACRONYMS

This section will alphabetically list all the words and phrases that are written in short forms or abbreviations.

ABSTRACT

Abstract will summarize the whole project by answering what, why, where, how, and when the study shall be conducted. It will give the reader the gist of the project.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction-overview of what the research is all about

Background of the study-provides the contextual background of the reason to help in deriving the study’s rationale.

Problem statement-Will be written based on the previous researches and then provides the research gap for this study.

Dissertation aim- To evaluate the satisfaction level of the international students in the UK With regard to the extracurricular activities provided by universities

Research Objectives-The objectives will include investigation about:

Satisfaction of international students in the UK universities

The relationship of extracurricular activities and student satisfaction

The student service programs in Cardiff Metropolitan University (CMU)

How the international students are engaged in the services

Proper recommendations for improving of the extracurricular programs or services

Research Questions

What is the statistics of international students at CMU?

What are the extracurricular activities or services at CMU?

How are the international students involved in the programs?

How is the involvement related to student satisfaction?

What are the best recommendations to improve the engagement and satisfaction?

Research Framework

Conceptual –Gives the arrangement of the concepts

Theoretical – Provides the basis of theories to be used

Significance or Rationale of the study-Will provide the reason, justification or importance of the research

Hypotheses –outline the academic opinion related to the topic (both null and alternative hypotheses shall be outlined for approval or rebuttal)

Definition of Terms-Gives the definition of the key terms or ideas used in the study

Summary –sums all the rudiments in the introduction

LITERATURE REVIEW

This section will assess and evaluate the previous studies that are related to this research in order to determine the contrast, comparison, or consistency. As such, the review shall help in deriving the research gap and significance. The most preferred materials are the recent journal articles.

METHODOLOGY

Introduction

Overview

Study Area

Data collection

Population and Sample

Sample Frame and size

Recruitment

Sample size

Test and measurement of variables

Validity and Reliability measurements

Ethical issues

Limitations and Delimitations

Summary

DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

Excel or SPSS

DISCUSSIONS

SUMMARY

RESEARCH LIMITATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSION

APPENDICES

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