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What is the first major step in the methodological approach to writing a dissertation?
What is the first major step in the methodological approach to writing a dissertation?
- Elaboration of the plan
- Rereading the draft
- Analysis of the subject (correct)
- Proofreading the essay
What is the rule of thumb for writing a dissertation?
What is the rule of thumb for writing a dissertation?
- Use complex language
- Include as many broad ideas as possible
- The subject, the whole subject, nothing but the subject (correct)
- Focus on the main idea
What should you do immediately after reading the subject carefully?
What should you do immediately after reading the subject carefully?
- Write the conclusion
- Find examples
- Elucidate key words or expressions (correct)
- Start writing the introduction
Which of the following is NOT a source for finding ideas?
Which of the following is NOT a source for finding ideas?
What is essential for a good dissertation?
What is essential for a good dissertation?
What should transitions between parts of a plan be based on?
What should transitions between parts of a plan be based on?
Which type of plan is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which type of plan is NOT mentioned in the content?
What does the organization of ideas involve in a detailed plan?
What does the organization of ideas involve in a detailed plan?
Study Notes
Methodological Approach
Analyzing the Topic
- To analyze a topic, one must carefully study the statement, determining its limits to avoid treating a topic that is too broad, too general, or too narrow.
- The golden rule of dissertation is: The topic, the whole topic, and nothing but the topic.
- Steps to analyze a topic:
- Read the topic carefully
- Identify the structure (parts) of the topic
- Identify and clarify key words or expressions
- Reformulate the topic
- Identify the theme
- Identify the problem
- Analyze the instruction
Developing a Detailed Plan
- A plan is essential to a dissertation, like a skeleton is to a body.
- It reflects one's writing skills, richness of ideas, and relevance of argumentation.
- There is no good dissertation without a coherent plan.
- Developing a detailed plan involves organizing ideas in a logical and structured manner with transitions to facilitate writing.
- Steps to develop a detailed plan:
- Mobilize or research ideas
- Organize ideas into a plan
- Sources of ideas:
- Literary or artistic works
- Personal culture (readings, personal experiences)
- Current events
- Ideas must be confronted with the thesis and justify or refute it.
- Organizing ideas involves:
- Disposing arguments with justifications, examples, and illustrations in different parts of the plan
- Providing transitions between parts
- Types of plans: analytical, thematic, comparative, binary.
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Description
Learn the three-step approach to tackling a dissertation exercise, including analyzing the subject, elaborating a plan, and writing the assignment.
