Dissertation Methodology
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Recipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a good dissertation?

    <p>A well-organized plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should transitions between parts of a plan be based on?

    <p>The consigne given in the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plan is NOT mentioned in the content?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the organization of ideas involve in a detailed plan?

    <p>Disposing arguments with justifications and examples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn the three-step approach to tackling a dissertation exercise, including analyzing the subject, elaborating a plan, and writing the assignment.

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