The title of the dissertation, "Personality types of selective teachers of students with special needs and longevity in their field," is a bit awkward. However, it does indicate the topic studied without mentioning the results.

LITERATURE REVIEW

The opening of the literature review identifies problem areas in the research. The introduction to the literature review includes a brief outline of what areas will be discussed. The literature review addresses the research questions and supports analysis. The author makes sure the significance of the topic is explicitly stated, such as when he or she mentioned the implications of teacher shortages. The literature review emphasizes the previous studies, including their data on subjects and analysis, as necessary. The author uses essay format for the literature review, not simply an annotated list. Moreover, the literature review demonstrates research trends and addresses the issues and topics of relevance. Gaps and problems in prior research are also addressed in the literature review, which concludes with a general summary. Throughout the literature review the author includes relevant findings. Quotes are sparingly used.

PURPOSE

The research questions are clearly stated in a specific section of the introduction of the dissertation, but the hypotheses are less overtly stated. However, there is sufficient evidence to form a hypothesis regarding the relationship between variables. The "statement of the purpose" section presents the reasons for conducting the present study, but...

Therefore, the flow of the dissertation is somewhat disrupted.
DEFINITIONS

Variables of the study are clearly defined. In fact, a list of definitions, including operational definitions, is part of the introduction to the dissertation. Limitations and delimitations are identified and discussed, as are assumptions.

METHODS

The methodology section includes a clear outline of the research design. Informed consent and confidentiality are discussed. The research population is also clearly identified. Participation in the study was voluntary. Published instruments like the Myers-Briggs personality test were used, and information regarding the reliability and validity of the instrument is offered. Replication of the research design would be possible based on the information given in the methods section of the dissertation.

RESULTS

The results section includes demographics and descriptive statistics. The statistical analysis includes tables and thorough discussions that relate to the research questions. Qualitative results are explained without bias. Implications of the results are addressed in a separate section in the conclusion of the dissertation. Recommendations for future research are also included in that conclusion.

ABSTRACT

The abstract clearly addresses the research questions and purpose of the study. The abstract also includes highlights from the methodology as well as of the results of the study.