Pre-Writing Questions to Answer Before Writing a Dissertation?

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Pre-Writing Questions to Answer Before Writing a
Dissertation?
Writing a dissertation can be daunting, but
pre-writing can help you tackle it. Answering key
questions before starting the writing process
helps you stay organised and focused. In this
presentation, we'll explore some questions to
consider during the pre-writing stage.
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What is a Dissertation?
A dissertation, also known as a thesis, is a
document submitted in support of a student's
academic degree. It's typically based on original
research or analysis and is meant to contribute
to the field of study.
Length
Importance
Structure
Dissertations can range from 9000 to 90,000
words, depending on the academic level.
Dissertations are usually required to earn a
degree. They demonstrate the student's mastery of
the topic.
A dissertation typically has a specific structure
including an introduction, literature review,
methodology, analysis, and conclusion.
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Why Pre-Writing Matters?
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Organisation
Focus
Pre-writing helps you structure your ideas and
avoid writer's block.
It keeps your research questions clear and guides
your writing.
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Time-Saving
It helps you avoid rework by identifying
potential issues beforehand.
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Pre-Writing Questions to Ask Yourself
What's Your Research Question?
What's Your Methodology?
It can be broad or narrow, practical or
theoretical, but it should be clearly defined and
answerable through research.
What research design will you use? How will you
collect and analyse the data?
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What's the Problem?
What Data Do You Need?
What's the issue that you want to address or the
gap in the research that you want to address?
What type of data (primary or secondary) do you
need to answer your research question?
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Research Questions and Problem Statement
Research Questions
Problem Statement
Objectives
What specific questions will you try to answer
during your research? What information do you
need to answer them?
What's the research problem that you want to
address? Why is it important to address?
What are your research objectives? What outcomes
do you expect to achieve?
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Outline and Table of Contents
Outline
Table of Contents
An outline is a basic structure of your
dissertation, where you organise the topics to be
covered in each chapter or section. It helps you
maintain focus and structure your dissertation.
The table of contents lists all the sections and
subsections of your dissertation in a structured
format. It allows readers to navigate through the
dissertation easily.
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Conclusion
Answering pre-writing questions help with
dissertation preparation. It ensures a
well-structured, organised, and impactful
research process, guiding you to successfully
complete your dissertation.
Celebrate
Rest
Learning Continues
Congratulations, you made it! Celebrate your
achievement and enjoy your accomplishment!
You deserve some well-earned rest after all that
hard work. Take time to relax and recharge.
Remember, the end of one journey is the beginning
of another. Keep on learning and growing!