Writing a dissertation proposal.

[Kristoph]

Hey,

I'm at that time where I need to write a proposal for my dissertation. Now none of us have ever written one before, and there hasn't been a great deal of guidance on how to write a proposal either.

I was wondering if anyone had / knew of any guides / or advice... for writing a dissertation proposal!


Cheers,

Kris.

 

[Raymond Lin]

why you want to do it
what area you are going to explore
what academic arguments there are
What is the current thinking

Narrow it down, don't spread the topic too wide.

 

[Glaucus]

At uni we could look at previous years dissertation. Pick one with a good mark and one with a poor mark. Then look at the difference. It gives you a great idea of what's expected.

 

[fini]

why you want to do it
what area you are going to explore
what academic arguments there are
What is the current thinking

Narrow it down, don't spread the topic too wide.

Good list, I'd also add to it HOW are you going to explore it (ie perform experiments, read background material, interview people etc).