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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a good dissertation?

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

Which type of plan is NOT mentioned in the content?

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

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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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