Review Presentation

Wafaa Alsaggaf

S3175694

May 2009

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Introduction

Background

The Problem

Research Goals

Research Question

Research Scope

Timescale

Summary

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This study aims to:

There is a need for investigation,

investigate opportunities for students to use laptops in lectures, and consider issues impacting their adoption.

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•What are the advantages and disadvantages for students using laptops in lectures?

•What are the perceived opportunities and challenges for students using laptops in lectures?

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This project will investigate the following research questions.

Identifying problems may affect laptops integration in lectures.

End up with some recommendations for the use of laptops in learning environment effectively.

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Literature Review mixed results in its effect on academic

outcomes decide upon the most appropriate

methodology

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Methodology The study employed a mixed methodology

approach (Qualitative and Quantitative survey)

Quantitative designing a public questionnaire,

phrased in both Arabic and English Ethical approval conducting a pilot distribution distributing some 800 online questionnaires

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Qualitative. Guided by the literature review

will involve selecting members of the industry for semi-structured interviews,

so comparisons with previous findings can be made during the analysis within selected theory.

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Qualitative Analysis transforming the raw data into useful

information will be investigated through interviewing senior decision-makers

Quantitative Analysis the use of spreadsheet or SPSS will be

applied to analyse the national public feedbacks.

Testing Hypotheses Writing Results

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There is a need for studying e-commerce adoption in Saudi Arabia

This requires an extensive investigation by engaging the stakeholders (public and industry leaders)

To answer the research question What are the key factors affecting e-

commerce adoption in the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia?

Therefore, theory and mixed methodology will be applied to achieve the thesis goals.

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