Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems

I. Introduction
A. Background of the study/topic
B. Problem/purpose statement
C. Research question/hypotheses
D. Significance of the study (who benefits from it)
E. Theory/models/framework

II. Literature Review
A. Introduction (introduce the reader to what the chapter will include)
B. Sub-topic 1
C. Sub-topic 2, etc…

III. Methodology
A. Type of research design (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods and why)
B. Challenges in using this design and how they will be addressed
C. Reference and inclusion of a visual diagram
D. Data collection (What data was collected? How?)
E. Data analysis (How would you analyze the data?)
F. Validity approaches in this design

IV. Other Areas
A. Researcher’s resources and skills
B. Potential ethical issues
C. Timeline for completing study

V. References & Appendix