This question is focused on biological, chemical, and material science. I think the answers also will help the future Ph.D. students for writing a good Ph.D. research proposal.
Four to five chapters are enough for PhD. thesis, which includes introduction, literature review, methodology, results and conclusions.
Only one if it is ground breaking research. Einstein just wrote a short paper, which had no reference!
The chapters solely depends on how many objectives are set by the authors. Generally it contains 4 to 5 chapters based on objectives. Moreover, a single objectives would be an excellent piece of dissertation. Nevertheless, in biological science I have generally seen 4 to 5 objectives in many PhD dissertation.
Andrew Paul McKenzie Pegman thanks for your answer. But an exception is not the example.
Md sarower E Mahfuj exactly !!! I also think so, 4 to 5 chapters are enough for a standard Ph.D. thesis.
My point is to make it elegant and write as little as possible!
It depends on the University's rule and regulation. Writing guideline is one of the factors. I can entertain for our University format. It must be six chapters.
Andrew Paul McKenzie Pegman, I understand your point. Thanks again.
Abreham Berta Aneseyee, Thanks for your answer. I think it depends on the specific laboratory and professor.
Dear Vikash
It depends on your PhD Research. As per my opinion, at least 1 from Literature Review and 4/5 from your Research = 5/6 Chapters for a complete thesis (Excluding introduction and Conclusion).
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Dr. Md. Faisal
Dr Md Faisal many thanks, brother. Almost the same kind of requirement necessary from my lab also.
3 good experimental chapters, one introduction and a discussion chapter is standard for a PhD thesis. However some universities may require more.
It varies, but in most cases minimum of four objectives are acceptable.
It really depends on the institution. However, it is normally 5 or 6 chapters.
Actually, it depends on the quality of the results. In general, one chapter Review , other chapter Experimental ( Methodology ), The results and Discussion chapter depends on the results, if all results exactly similar ( one chapter is enough ), it not
again depend on the results ( two to four chapters ), finally, Conclusion and suggestions ( one chapter ).
The following Chapters are suggested to be added in thesis:
1. Introduction
2. Fundamental Terminologies
3. Main Result
4. Main Result Applications
5. Summary with Conclusion
Thanks to everyone who are contributing to their thoughtful suggestions.
Its depends upon the objectives of the research. Normal 5 to 6 chapters
1- Introduction
2- Literature
3- Material and methods
then so on depends upon objectives
It might be little differences between science and non sciences. But in general 5-6 chapter is good enough
The answer depends on the disciplines, country, and university. For biology, I have seen theses written based on publications with a general introduction, 3-4 chapters (in line with objectives), a general discussion, and conclusion followed by recommendations.
In Poland standard is 7 chapters. There are 5 standard chapters as mentioned by the other scientists here plus the introduction and conclusions (are separate and not numbered). I am going now to use numeration as in Poland we used to indicate the order of chapters:
Introduction - importance, and aim of the work
1. Literature review - definitions
2. Problem formulation - the research gap
3. Problem solution - theoretical approach
4. Materials and Methods - the elaborated description of the empirical method
5. Results - empirical evidence or problem solution
6. Discussion - obtained results contribution to science and practice
Conclusions - final remarks and meaning of the whole thesis
Khalid Shafter is our Ph.D. student, the main supervisor is Małgorzata Rutkowska and Khalid is going to defend his thesis as a set of highly ranked publications
It depends on the disciplines of the university.
In our case: "4 Chapters"
There is no straight answer to this question. But objectives must cover specific parts of the study. For example, if you choose one adsorbent for study then do a complete study right from variation, characterization, thermodynamic study, kinetic studies.
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