The dissertation is usually the last part of the degree. As such, it holds immense importance. You don’t want to pour cold water on your plans at the end of the studies. The fact is that choosing a dissertation topic is not a child's play. It is because of the plethora of questions that swirl in the mind of the students. Is this topic easy? Will I be able to find enough information? Is the scope manageable? etc Another reason why students face difficulty is that they wait for some divine revelation. They will stroll the park or go to the seaside in the hope that a topic will magically appear in their minds. Well, all these are useless tactics. The right approach Though it is not easy to choose a topic, it isn't as tricky as the masses think. By adopting the right mix of strategies, you can select a good topic for your dissertation. So, let’s dive straight in! 1. Conduct excessive secondary research The best way to brainstorm is to read as much as possible. It could be reading journals, past research papers or books regarding a variety of topics. All this will give you an idea of the research conducted in the past. Don't copy anything. Rather use all the sources for brainstorming and give yourself a direction. 2. Choose a broad topic Yes, I know that you need a specific topic for your research. However, it is close to impossible to do so at the start. When you have read through past research papers and top journals, there will be a lot of broad topics jumping in your mind. Write them down. It will give you a head start. 3. Select your niche Now comes the step of narrowing. Take a pen and paper and make your topic as specific as possible. Let’s have a look at one example to understand better how narrowing works. Digital Marketing SEO Google SEO Digital Marketing is a vast field that includes SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing and a lot of other domains. We narrowed it down to SEO. Furthermore, there are many search engines for which you can do SEO. Therefore, we specifically mentioned Google SEO. Remember, the topic can be further narrowed down. The narrower the topic, the easier it is to research it. After narrowing down, make sure to check if any past research has been conducted on your topic or not. If there is lot of research and consensus, it is not a good idea to continue with the topic. Whether you are working on a law dissertation topic, a social issue or any other domain, these three strategies will prove very beneficial. Most students seem to be in a hurry while choosing a topic. It is because they are eager to work on the research paper. The topic is the foundation of your research proposal. If the foundation is strong, the rest of the things are a piece of cake. Once the selection is completed, make sure to get it checked with your supervisor and get his/her approval.
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