Chapter 5: Conclusions & Implications Do the conclusions clearly flow from the data? Have you explicitly related your findings presented in the preceding chapter to the literature that you examined in Chapter 2? Where are their similarities/differences with previous research findings? What else have you found out? Have conclusions been drawn that address the research aims/objectives and the overall research question? Does this chapter clearly sum up and draw together conclusions to the discussions made throughout the dissertation? (rather than introduce anything new) Does the end fulfill the original aims and objectives? Have you done what you undertook to do in the study? If not, have you explained the reasons for the changes? Have you identified the limitations of your methodology/methods? (critical evaluation) nd identified further research? References Is this a reference list, not a bibliography? Are your references complete and in the required APA format? Appendices Are the appendices appropriate? (relevant and necessary) Other general considerations / requirements Have you referenced all quotes correctly? Have you checked the word count? Have you checked the layout and page numbering? Has the dissertation been bound as per instructions provided? Has an electronic copy of your dissertation been submitted via portal? Have you checked the tenses used? (Chapters are usually written in the past tense, unless you have discussed with your supervisor otherwise) Is the layout clear? – e.g. do all chapters start on a new page? Do the statements made in one place of the dissertation tally with statements in another? Have you proof-read the final document at least three times?