PPT, The Overall Shape of Theses and Dissertations, Krishna Prasad Devkota.pptx

1. Topic : "The Overall Shape of Theses and Dissertations" Krishna Prasad Devkota , M.Phil Mid-West University Narayan Multiple Campus Dailekh,Nepal 7/20/2024 1

2. Out line of presentation What is Theses and Dissertation? F actors which influence Theses and Dissertations Structure of Thesis and Dissertation Typical content of individual chapters . Conclusion References 7/20/2024 2

3. What is Theses and Dissertation? Thesis is a formal document whose sole purpose is to prove the originality and contribution of knowledge (Griffin, n.d.). A thesis is a document that presents the research and findings of an academic or scholarly investigation . Thesis and Dissertation are written by students pursuing higher education degrees, A thesis is an important part of any essay, expository or argumentative 7/20/2024 3

4. F actors which influence Theses and Dissertations R esearch Perspective P urpose Values and expectations of the academic discipline Need of the Community Research area Availability of Resources Ethical Considerations Researchers' Interest 7/20/2024 4

5. Structure of Thesis and Dissertation Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature review Chapter 3: Methodology Chapter 4: Results Chapter 5: Discussion Chapter 6: Conclusions and recommendations 7/20/2024 1. T raditional Thesis 5

6. 2. A ‘complex’ traditional thesis It is Related to Case Study Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Byron Bay: from sacred site to tourist attraction Regional setting, natural history and cultural history Concern with maintaining town character Chapter 3: Place character: a theoretical framework Spirit and concept of place Chapter 4: Methodological considerations Chapter 5: A threat to town character Chapter 6: Community description of town character Chapter 7: Identifying town character features Chapter 8: Relating landscape features to town character Chapter 9: General discussion 7/20/2024 6

7. 3. A Topic-based T hesis Study Area : Cultural Study Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Plotting Chapter 3: Sightseeing Chapter 4: Astral travel Chapter 5: Postscript 7/20/2024 7

8. Typical content of individual chapters Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature review Chapter 3: Conceptual framework or methodology Chapter 4: Results Chapter 5: Discussion and conclusions 7/20/2024 8

9. Chapter I: Introduction General background information on the project The research problem Purpose of the study Hypotheses or research questions Scope of the study Significance of the study Definitions of key terms Organization of the thesis 7/20/2024 9

10. Chapter 2: Literature review General review of relevant literature Specific topics directly relating to the issue under investigation How previous research suggests the study is important to do The gap in the research that the study will fill 7/20/2024 10

11. Chapter 3: Conceptual framework and/or methodology Research design Methods used to collect data Research instruments Methods used to analyze the data Details about who, how, when and why For ethnography, description of the setting and participants Issues of ethics and consent 7/20/2024 11

12. Chapter IV: Result The findings of the study, described under themes that emerged from the data, under the research questions or under the data collection techniques that were used 7/20/2024 12

13. Chapter V: Discussion and conclusions A re-statement of the research problem A re-statement of results Discussion of what was found in relation to previous research on the topic Limitations of the study Implications for future research Consent 7/20/2024 13

14. Conclusion Researcher should be clear in chapter outline. Researchers use the results of their analyses as a guide for preparing the writing of their dissertations. In thesis and dissertation writing the text are connected by the use of linking sections. Use of Scientific Writing in thesis and dissertation. Concern to previews , overviews and reviews . Make strong arguments Scholars should Thinking about the shape and organization of the thesis or dissertation, and various ways of organizing tables of contents. 7/20/2024 14

15. References: Paltridge , B., & Starfield, S. (2007). Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language: A handbook for supervisors. Routledge Griffin, M. C. (n.d.). Writing the Thesis . 7/20/2024 15

16. Thank You 7/20/2024 16