Can a dissertation topic determine your future?
The topic that you choose for writing a dissertation can certainly impact the course of your career and its growth. You must choose a topic keeping in mind your genuine interests and skill sets. The research that you create at the PhD or master’s level counts as a factor when you are trying for a job, as the recruiter will judge a lot from the research report.
If you are making your dissertation on the subject that you wish to pursue as a profession, then it will support your candidature, as you already have in depth knowledge about at least some aspect of the domain. You will have already studied practical problems in the field and interacted with people related to that domain. So, answering the questions posed by the interview panel will be comparatively easier.
Your dissertation topic will not just reflect your interest in the area that you wish to take up as a profession; it will also reflect the accuracy with which you have been able to cover the idea. Let me explain; if you have a topic that is wide in scope and does not point out the core idea of research, then this will be counted as a generalist approach towards any problem. On the other hand, if your topic is drafted in a clear cut manner and the reader can understand the research question from it, then it will be a plus point. Recruiters will assess you as someone with a clear focus and targeted approach towards problem solving. It will also show that you care for precision in all that you do. Hence, the chances for selection increase manifolds.
Therefore, be very careful when you pick a topic for dissertation. You don’t want to waste a golden opportunity that comes your way.
Ankit 5:53 am on July 10, 2013 Permalink |
What has a coffee machine got to do with research project? A lot! It’s been down since two days, and it’s hard to keep awake during afternoons and late night. Result, documentation going slow.
editingpublishing 5:56 am on July 12, 2013 Permalink |
All the best with your coffee machine. However, if you want to complete your documentation real quick, then you should consider getting help from professional academic writers. They will also guide you with the formatting issues.
Rohit 6:24 am on July 13, 2013 Permalink |
APA format is the most widely followed style. Is there some reliable way I can learn about the style for applying to my project?
editingpublishing 3:30 am on July 15, 2013 Permalink
The best way to learn about APA (American Psychology Association) style of referencing is by reading the tutorial given on the website and the APA publication manuals that are published by the association. You can also take guidance from editors who are expert in following APA style.
Lopamudra 6:38 am on July 17, 2013 Permalink
I would suggest you to apply APA as much as you can, since practicing is the only good way to learn it effectively. Get the document checked from an editor, who will tell you the mistakes.