Many universities have guidelines on their final research output for graduate students. Oftentimes, it is said that dissertations and thesis are different things, whereas it appears that, may be, it is just the way universities like to call it. Is there any historical perspective of these terms, or is there really any difference between the two? How about the policy of your university if you have the both? Thanks.
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"Difference Between Thesis and Dissertation
Thesis vs Dissertation
The two terms, namely, dissertation and thesis are not interchangeable as there is a difference between them. In the academic sense, a thesis is submitted at the end of a Ph.D. whereas a dissertation is submitted at the end of the Master’s degree. Although this may vary in some universities, this is the main difference between a thesis and a dissertation. Through this article let us examine the differences between a thesis and a dissertation.
What is a Thesis?
A thesis is a proposition that is maintained by argument, and it is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. You are expected to contribute new findings through research before you submit a thesis.
You have to ensure that you submit what is called a hypothesis or a synopsis before submitting the thesis to get your Doctorate. The hypothesis or the synopsis should contain the gist of the new findings you have made in the subject of your research. The thesis should contain all details about the research you have made on the subject. A thesis is given more recognition and considered higher in comparison to a dissertation. Now let us move on to dissertation.
What is a Dissertation?
A dissertation is a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research, often based on original research. It’s allowed to summarize your thoughts too. In a dissertation, you have tosynthesize and analyze the information collected by you. In fact, you are allowed to summarize your thoughts.
A dissertation gives you a lesser degree than what a thesis gives. Although, in some of the universities of the world, both thesis and dissertation are interchangeable, in many other universities they are not interchangeable. The degree qualified by the submission of a dissertation should be followed by the degree qualified by the submission of a thesis.
In some of the universities of the world, a dissertation is to be submitted to get a degree called Master of Philosophy. This degree is immediately followed by the submission of a thesis to get the Doctor of Philosophy. One of the main differences between the two is that in a thesis you have to add your analysis to the already existing literature, whereas a dissertation is an analysis of the existing literature. Hence, the two terms are not interchangeable in usage.".....
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http://www.counseling.org/news/blog/aca-blog/2011/09/07/what-is-the-difference-between-a-dissertation-and-a-thesis-and-what-exactly-are-these-things-anyway-
http://www.diplomarc.org/main-difference-between-a-dissertation-and-thesis.php
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"Difference Between Thesis and Dissertation
Thesis vs Dissertation
The two terms, namely, dissertation and thesis are not interchangeable as there is a difference between them. In the academic sense, a thesis is submitted at the end of a Ph.D. whereas a dissertation is submitted at the end of the Master’s degree. Although this may vary in some universities, this is the main difference between a thesis and a dissertation. Through this article let us examine the differences between a thesis and a dissertation.
What is a Thesis?
A thesis is a proposition that is maintained by argument, and it is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. You are expected to contribute new findings through research before you submit a thesis.
You have to ensure that you submit what is called a hypothesis or a synopsis before submitting the thesis to get your Doctorate. The hypothesis or the synopsis should contain the gist of the new findings you have made in the subject of your research. The thesis should contain all details about the research you have made on the subject. A thesis is given more recognition and considered higher in comparison to a dissertation. Now let us move on to dissertation.
What is a Dissertation?
A dissertation is a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research, often based on original research. It’s allowed to summarize your thoughts too. In a dissertation, you have tosynthesize and analyze the information collected by you. In fact, you are allowed to summarize your thoughts.
A dissertation gives you a lesser degree than what a thesis gives. Although, in some of the universities of the world, both thesis and dissertation are interchangeable, in many other universities they are not interchangeable. The degree qualified by the submission of a dissertation should be followed by the degree qualified by the submission of a thesis.
In some of the universities of the world, a dissertation is to be submitted to get a degree called Master of Philosophy. This degree is immediately followed by the submission of a thesis to get the Doctor of Philosophy. One of the main differences between the two is that in a thesis you have to add your analysis to the already existing literature, whereas a dissertation is an analysis of the existing literature. Hence, the two terms are not interchangeable in usage.".....
Please, see the first link for more detail on above, if you have enough time see the other links.....
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-thesis-and-dissertation/
http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-thesis-and-dissertation/
http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/64C6D277/What-Is-the-Difference-Between-a-Thesis-and-a-Dissertation/
http://www.transcriptionwave.com/dissertation-thesis.html
http://www.counseling.org/news/blog/aca-blog/2011/09/07/what-is-the-difference-between-a-dissertation-and-a-thesis-and-what-exactly-are-these-things-anyway-
http://www.diplomarc.org/main-difference-between-a-dissertation-and-thesis.php
Thanks for your resourceful answer. It also shows that different institutions might mean different things with these terms. Much appreciated.
You can refer to the following link for similar question asked. Wishing you all the best.
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_difference_between_dissertation_and_thesis
For me I think both are same but used at different levels. The motto of those two are the same.
They are the same as they all refer to postgraduate research. Some universities choose for either of them but kudos to Prof. Hazim for that clear description
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