Dissertation Discussion- How do I start this chapter?
Hello guys. I have been quite active on this site, but never posted any query. So, I am kind of a first-timer-thread-initiator!
I have finished my analysis and I am just starting to write my discussion chapter. According to the universities guidelines, I need to write 8000 words of discussion. So, what does it entail? Where do I begin from?
Discuss your Dissertation 
sophiaw740 9:51 am on March 18, 2016 Permalink |
Hey, 8000 words is too much, does it include conclusion? I am currently writing my discussion chapter but I only gotta write 2000 words. I am in the middle of it and so far, so good.
Discussion is basically a method to show how your research is in alignment or contradictory to the previous researches. It’s almost like a comparison. Like, some researcher said “swine flu spreads through birds” and another said that “swine flu spreads through a particular type of bird. Now, your research can either support the two of them, or one of them or no one. So, that’s pretty much. I don’t really know that why do we have to write it. I mean, we have already written the literature review and the findings. This chapter just merges them.
alexoliphaant 5:39 am on March 23, 2016 Permalink |
I am currently writing my literature review, which is taking a lot of time. All I know about discussion is that you need to show your results backing up with literature. @Sophiaw740 Can you refer any book or some resource?
sophiaw740 12:44 pm on April 14, 2016 Permalink |
I found this PPT on a website regarding discussion chapter. It describes what this chapter entails and how to write conclusion too. I have shared the link below, hope it’s of some use.
http://www.resourcesvalley.com/discuss-your-dissertation-or-thesis/
sharonbaneey1 10:40 am on April 18, 2016 Permalink |
@Sophiaw740 I went through the PPT and it has given me quite an idea about the discussion chapter. Thanks.
sharonbaneey1 9:31 am on May 17, 2016 Permalink |
Hey guys, I have another doubt regarding the same issue. As I have started this chapter, I am understanding the meaning behind it. And I wanted to know that do I just have to agree or disagree with other researchers?
dolliejgandy 10:49 am on June 28, 2016 Permalink |
Your question is rather confusing. How about you read this post on how to deal with a discussion chapter:
http://www.dissertationtutors.co.uk/blog/dissertation-discussion-the-horror/
And if still you don’t understand, then you can converse with a tutor from the same, above site. A subject expert will be more useful for that matter.
terrywellch 12:06 pm on June 30, 2016 Permalink |
Discussion basically elaborates on the analysis section of a study, with a relevant connection to the literature, you know, like a back-up type. You gotta show that your research has some value to the literature. A discussion is a way to do exactly that.