- Review on past research, including theories, definitions and concepts
- Make clear what is already known, and what is not
- Hypothesis
Data and Methods:
- Measurement and Sources (data for volatility per asset can be found on yahoo finance, data on social media mentions can be found via @swaggystocks on twitter, the account posts daily mentions of tickers on WSB)
- Sample and Population (what do I intend to study, how do I study it)
- Ideally the paper will cover data for 2021 for the most optimal results (Jan 2021-Jan 2022)
- How are you going to estimate the relationship
- Formulation of the linear regression model
Results:
- Analysis of results coming from the model
- Literature review related to the results
- Review on hypothesis
Conclusion & Evaluation:
- Findings
- Discussion
- Evaluation
- Limitations
- Suggestions for further research
Grading criteria:
Is the research topic clearly delineated?
Is the main research question socially and scientifically relevant?
Is the research question original?
Is the appropriate literature examined?
Are positions in the literature compared?
Are the theories relevant and are they explained in an
understandable, structured and convincing manner?
Are the arguments clear, coherent, and consistent?
Are the methods described in a clear manner?
Are the methods motivated in a convincing way?
Are the data collected and results presented adequately?
Do the conclusions result from the findings of the study?
Do the conclusions give a clear answer to the research question?
Is there a good discussion of the relevance of the findings?
Is the thesis logically structured?
Is the spelling correct; is there unity in style and clarity in
terminology?
Is the reporting (models, visuals, annotation) formally adequate?
Are the quotations, references and sources cited correct and
complete?
Has the project been carried out as planned?
Did the student work independently and with a professional