IMHO, one of the major qualities in a successful dissertation is the development, explanation and accomplishment of a strong methodological plan. Consequently, it will be feasible to properly analyse and verify the achieved results and, when possible, the study may be replicated by the peers.
IMHO, one of the major qualities in a successful dissertation is the development, explanation and accomplishment of a strong methodological plan. Consequently, it will be feasible to properly analyse and verify the achieved results and, when possible, the study may be replicated by the peers.
In order to have a successful thesis, you have to follow the tips below:
1) You should present the following two parts efficiently and clearly; what are you planning to do, and how are you planning to do it.
2) Your thesis topic and the proposed methods should provide a high level of importance that make other researchers depend on your work for their current and future researches.
3) Both theoretical and experimental parts should be explained, discussed, justified, and written in a professional way.
4) Make sure that all the references you use in the thesis have been published in a high impact conferences, journals.
You can also see the attached book "Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation".
I think a good dissertation needs to have an alignment between research question and method. Your research question should bring up emerging and challenging topics once your method must be able to effectively answer your research question, also needs to be used with high methodological accuracy. Still, research efforts help to give robustness to your work.
That's the basics. But if you want to go further, you should focus on a deep analysis. For example, when you confront theory with empirical findings through method, you must be very thoughtful (see Weber, Durkheim, and so many others).
Hello, The most important components of a successful dissertation include having a clear research question, background information from the highest quality sources, a clear method, and verifiable results. In my doctoral studies, I was told if the research can save money and/or imporve safety, you have a worthy topic. Sometimes narrowing the inquiry to a specific topic and research question is the most difficult part!
I believe it should be a complete story with clear alignment from beginning to the end. Each component should support the other just like a building in which all the blocks if placed in an organized way, it will give strength, beauty and attraction. Practically I came to the conclusion that good planning with precise and clear question and objectives are the critical steps. Moreover the conceptual framework and extraordinary reading of the relevant literature is also very crucial.