Writing a dissertation is an exciting adventure guided by genuine Academic interest of learning.
Your topic selection is like a destination where you can reach if you plan your journey in given time and budget constraints. Selecting a topic is the critical process that will set the tone for your dissertation writing journey. A good topic will guide you in the right direction, keep you interested and involved in your dissertation till final document.
Here are some questions that may arise in your mind and here is a recommended book available on amazon that comes with some practice exercises and examples for the topic selection.
Where can I start to find a good topic?
Where can I start to find a good topic?
How do I narrow down my topic to my subject filed and academic requirements?
What topic is appropriate for me?
How do I know the topic I selected is “Good Topic”?
Can I change the topic once selected?
Research shows that five strategies correlate with the successful completion of a dissertation:
•Establishing a consistent writing routine
•Working with a support group
•Consulting your advisor
•Understanding your committee’s expectations
•Setting a realistic and timely schedule
This user-friendly guide helps students get started on–and complete–a successful doctoral dissertation proposal by accessibly explaining the process and breaking it down into manageable steps. Steven R. Terrell demonstrates how to write each chapter of the proposal, including the problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions and hypotheses; literature review; and detailed plan for data collection and analysis. Of special utility, end-of-chapter exercises serve as building blocks for developing a full draft of an original proposal. Numerous case study examples are drawn from across the social, behavioral, and health science disciplines. Appendices present an exemplary proposal written three ways to encompass quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs.