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Moreover, for best dissertation grades, you need to be well-versed of a correct dissertation structure. A common dissertation structured preferred by most of the universities are as follows:

Dissertation Title Page
Dissertation Acknowledgement
Dissertation Abstract Page
Dissertation Introduction
Dissertation Literature Review
Dissertation Methodology
Dissertation Data Analysis & Results
Dissertation Conclusion/Future Outlook
References & Appendixes

For each of the above dissertation chapter we need to follow the correct structure and organization. And more important thing to consider is a citation style as per the guidelines of your supervisor. The most common citation styles are:

MLA
APA
AMA
Chicago
Harvard
Turbian

Make sure that you follow the guidelines provided by your University & your supervisor with respect to your dissertation assignment.

If so, then what metrics are important and which techniques should we use?

Popularity may not be the important metric, maybe it is influence?

A common format is:

• Pattern Name and Classification: A descriptive and unique name that helps in identifying and referring to the pattern.
• Intent: A description of the goal behind the pattern and the reason for using it.
• Also Known As: Other names for the pattern.
• Motivation (Forces): A scenario consisting of a problem and a context in which this pattern can be used.
• Applicability: Situations in which this pattern is usable; the context for the pattern.
• Structure: A graphical representation of the pattern. Class diagrams and Interaction diagrams may be used for this purpose.
• Participants: A listing of the classes and objects used in the pattern and their roles in the design.
• Collaboration: A description of how classes and objects used in the pattern interact with each other.
• Consequences: A description of the results, side effects, and trade offs caused by using the pattern.
• Implementation: A description of an implementation of the pattern; the solution part of the pattern.
• Sample Code: An illustration of how the pattern can be used in a programming language
• Known Uses: Examples of real usages of the pattern.
• Related Patterns: Other patterns that have some relationship with the pattern; discussion of the differences between the pattern and similar patterns.

We could produce a set of design patterns that make up a 'play book' of measurable techniques.

e.g. 1

• Pattern Name and Classification: A/B Testing.
• Intent: A statistically significant proportion of customers are presented with a different offering so that the two sets of results can be compared to ascertain which is more effective.
• Also Known As: Sample group.
• Motivation (Forces): A sports clothing company believes that customers are abandoning the online store before making purchases because there are too many steps before final purchase. Not everyone in the Marketing department is convinced that this is the real problem.
• Applicability: …… etc.

e.g. 2

• Pattern Name and Classification: Balanced Scorecard.
• Intent: 'Success' can be measured from a number of different metrics. Taking them solely from sales can lead to an unbalanced overall approach, whereas pulling operational, marketing and developmental inputs helps provide a more comprehensive view of a business, which in turn helps organizations act in their best long-term interests.

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