objective: a critical discussion and review of the literature utilising a rigorous ''decktop'' research process in a secondary analysis review of a wide range primary sources pertaining the subject underinvestigation. Introduction needs to: justify the focus on the chosen topic and the particular aspect of that topic; identify and define key concepts, identify and define key variables; communicate clearly how the conceptual framework relates to your research questions; evaluate briefly how your own values and beliefs inform the research project; introduce the reader briefly to the kind of research design you have chosen as appropriate; an empirical study based on primary data collection; based on secondary sources only (a literature review); a policy evaluation using primary and secondary sources. You need to demonstrate throughout your dissertation your understanding and knowledge of such aspects as: How you selected your data sources (local library, internet, professional library etc.), which search terms were used and what may be the resulting bias; The claims made by different authors on the topic; How are these claims explained: key concepts used by various authors and whether these concepts are clearly defined and coherently inter-related; How was the research designed and does the design lead to a certain bias?; The nature of evidence itself -qualitative, quantitative or a combination of both: does the choice of method lead to a certain bias?; What is known about the way the chosen methods were applied - does this suggest a certain bias? (reliability); How were the research findings interpreted and do the interpretations stand to reason? ( validity); How do the findings relate to other evidence relevant to the claim your are examining? Theories used to explain findings and how compatible these are with one another; Contradictions, conflicts and ambiguities that arise as a result of your analysis. Ethical and moral implications of various claims; The relevance to current policies. In your conclusions you need to ensure you do the following: Summarise clearly the main findings of your research in relation to your principal research questions. These conclusions should be supported by the evidence and argument developed and not merely asserted; avoid the conclusions being a mere summary of what has gone before. You should try to progress your ideas in this section in light of your overall research questions; relate back to the ideas of others in your literature review – how do your findings compare?; explore implications for policy and, where appropriate, make recommendations for future policy. Outline questions for future research arising from your study. THE WORD LIMIT IS BETWEEN 5000-7000, WITH 1.5 SPACING AND 4CM MARGIN ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. ARIAL WRITING.