Tips for
Structuring the
PhD Proposal
Defense
Presentation
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Outline
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Research Problem
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Expected Contributions
• Timeline
• Conclusion
• References
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Introduction
• Start with a brief introduction
about yourself, highlighting
your research background and
the significance of your study.
• Capture your audience's
attention from the beginning..
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Literature Review
• Summarize the relevant
literature that informs your
research and provides context
for your study.
• Analyze existing theories,
methodologies, and findings to
establish a foundation for your
research and identify gaps that
your study aims to address.
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Problem Statement
• Clearly articulate the research
problem or question that your
study aims to address.
• Explain its importance and
relevance in your field of study.
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Objectives
• Outline the specific objectives or
aims of your research.
• What do you hope to achieve
with your study?
• Be clear and concise in stating
your goals.
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Methodology
• Describe your research
methodology, including your
approach, design, data collection
methods, and analysis
techniques.
• Demonstrate the rigor and
validity of your research
approach.
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Expected Contributions
• Discuss the potential
contributions of your research to
the field.
• What new insights or
advancements do you anticipate
your study will bring?
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Timeline
• Provide a timeline for
completing your research and
defending your dissertation.
• Show that you have a clear plan
in place for executing your study
within the allotted time frame.
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Conclusion
• Summarize the key points of
your proposal and reiterate its
significance.
• Leave your audience with a
lasting impression of the
importance and potential impact
of your research.
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References
• Cite any sources or references
used in your presentation to
support your arguments and
findings, demonstrating the
depth of your scholarship.
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@Samina Amin