Business Research (Essay Sample)

A comparison of the effect of student living costs on-campus versus off-campus at Treforest campus
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Abstract
This study will to try look and examine the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus at Treforest campus. The study involves a wide range of literature review that will first give an overview of the study topic and will seek to expound on the basic understanding of the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus
The successive sections shall look at the methodology used to carry out this research and describe the background to the study. It shall then provide the results, the discussion of the study and finally the conclusion. The conclusion shall also provide the significant look and recommendations to the choice between living costs between on-campus and off-campus. It shall also illustrate future avenues that can be used for further research and other theoretical thoughts
Keywords: On-campus, Off-campus
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Chapter 1
1.0 Introduction
College and university enrolment has been on the increase for the past decade. Campus residences have also similarly multiplied. Many campuses have experienced a greater demand for campus housing due to increase in enrolment and concerted efforts by the various campuses to construct and promote residence halls. The institutions have invested heavily in residential settings in their existing and new campuses. This has marked a rise in residential learning with students integrating their various educational activities with their living environment.
On the other hand, students who are living off campus especially the “commuter students”, have also been on the increase rapidly than the residential students (Finch and Britain, 2006: 76). This trend has been accelerated with the increase in online learning where students can participate in the school programs remotely. However, these trends have raised various questions on the need for face to face interactions, the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus and whether their residential settings is having an effect to their education. In this context, it has become more imperative that the higher education policy makers and other concerned parties have a solid understanding to how the residential settings affect the students.
1.1 Purpose and Scope
The general purpose of this study would be to try to investigate the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus at Treforest campus. The general scope of the study would involve the use an exploratory survey design that would be aimed at investigating the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus at Treforest campus. It will also apply the phenomenological research method that will focus on sampling that is idiographic to understand the critical approach to various organizations from the critical theory.
1.2 Conceptual framework of the study and design
A look at the conceptual framework of the study shall first need to be established to show the effectiveness of the study (Merriam, 2009: 34). Theoretical studies carried out on the subject shall play an active role to this research. This research will seek to support theoretical studies that outline the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus. The primary sources of information shall include various books, databases, journals and the internet that talks about the critical approach to various organizations in reference to the study topic.

1.3 Background to the study
The background to the study will help further the significance of the study. The background to the study will form the basis of the study that helps to guide on the path the research will take (Leedy & Ormrod, 2010: 102). It forms the part of the objectives and aims that the study is trying to achieve. Theoretical studies carried out on the subject of the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus shall play an active role in the research. This research will seek to support theoretical studies by showing the difference effects of living costs between on-campus and off-campus.
1.4 Significance of the Research Question 
A well-written research question forms the central element in research writing. One of the important steps towards developing a sound conceptual foundation for the research is creation of a solid research question (Ary et al, 2009: 60). A concise and well designed research question forms the key to a successful research project. It provides a comprehensive map for the logistical and conceptual framework that will serve the purpose of supporting the structure of the research. It forms a strong question that one can support with evidence or facts that are well researched. The research question offers warrants on the general principles which the researcher thinks is relevant to the research. The research question needs to be insightful in ensuring that the readers can positively believe the researcher and probably change their way of thinking (Ellis & Levy, 2008:07).
1.5 Study Objectives:
The objective for our research projects are:
Find literature reviews on effects of living costs on-campus versus off-campus at Treforest campus.
Do survey and interviews
Compare findings with literature review
Compare and contract results from analysis
1.6 Study rationale
We have chosen this for our research project due to university of Glamorgan’s tuition fees have increased since 2012, this can have a significant effect on student’s living costs. This research is to investigate the cause and effects that the difference of living costs between on-campus and off-campus.
1.7 Structure of the research
The structure for organizing the research shall involve four sections that shall cover the introduction to the research topic and critical look at the literature review, the findings and the conclusion. The report shall also include an analysis of the report that will include written descriptions from the research findings. The use of hierarchical listings and categorizations will also be utilized in the data accumulation.

Research aim and objective
Secondary research Primary research
Gathering Information
Findings and Discussion


Conclusion
Recommendations
Reflection

Literature Review
2.1 Introduction to Problem Definition
This chapter will be structured along the themes that aim to fulfill the objectives of the study. Firstly, this chapter will look at the study topic critically. It will offer up to date information on key references and studies involved in the research topic. It will bring out the relevant literature on the research topic that will try to answer the question posed by the research topic.
The study shall rely heavily on content validity that shall aim at looking whether the ...