I'm woriking on my Dissertation to graduate from my uni, the field is valuating, but I can't think of any new ideas and feel confused to conduct one, any recommendation?
Check all the dessertations submitted at your university in the last year on the topic you are pursuing and read the suggestions the researchers put in their final chapter.
I just want to affirm that your feelings of confusion are very normal at the early stages of the doctoral program.
Ranwa Khorsheed 's idea is a good one. What is important, though, is that the specific question you pursue deeply interests you, because you are committing years to it and it will form the basis for your future scholarship. No pressure!!
Often we start a doctoral program by reviewing the literature. I would do a higher level review on your topic, so you can begin to identify the different questions being pursued, different theoretical frameworks, different methodological approaches, and pay attention to which articles catch your attention the most.
Maybe keep a research journal during this process. What bores you? What excites you? Do some free writing about articles that catch your attention. "The reason this article really interested me is...". An important aspect of writing in academia in the early stages is to clarify our own thinking.
Good luck! And don't panic. Things will sort themselves out as you go along.
Silvia
I agree with Silvia Straka Feelings of confusion and panic are very normal during the beginning and sometimes in between the course of your doctoral study because of years of commitment you put into it.
I would like to add that it would be a nice idea to compartmentalize and maintain a digital agenda and record all work as you complete it. Looking back at the accomplished tasks motivates you to continue with your dissertation further.
All the Best!
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