How to Choose the Perfect Dissertation Topic
What you'll learn
- How to choose a strong topic your supervisor will approve
- Hands on techniques for identifying your personal specialism
- Where to look for trending topic ideas
- How to assess the strength of your favorite topic ideas
- Practical steps for choosing a specific, exciting topic
Requirements
- All you’ll need for this course is internet access, a pen, and some notepaper. No other special materials or software are required to complete this course - but your own passion for your field of study is essential!
Description
As a prospective dissertation student, you probably already know that the biggest hurdle is often getting started. You may be filled with questions that you are too embarrassed to ask, or that no one seems to have time to answer, like:
Where can you get ideas for a topic?
How do you know if your topic will still interest you after a month?
How can you make sure your topic will be strong enough to get approval or attract the right supervisor?
This course is designed to answer your questions with practical, easy, step-by-step tasks that walk you through the process of choosing the perfect topic.
What are people saying? "I learned more from this 1 hour than I did in a whole semester at school!" (PhD Student, Clinical Psychology).
Who this course is for: Masters or PhD students at the beginning of their dissertation or graduate program, or starting a dissertation soon. This course is for you if:
You are not sure if your topic ideas are good enough
You have had one or more topic ideas rejected
You struggle to narrow and focus your topic ideas
This course is not for you if you:
Already know what your topic will be
Have extensive research experience
You’ll get the benefit of Dr Jen Harrison's experience with all the convenience of an online course, including:
Full Lifetime Access
15+ Video Tutorials
Custom Printable Worksheets
Hands-on Workshop Activities
Who this course is for:
- Masters or PhD students at the beginning of their dissertation course, or starting a dissertation course soon.
Instructor
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- 4.3 Instructor Rating
- 5 Reviews
- 220 Students
- 1 Course
Dr. Jen Harrison is a highly experienced dissertation coach. A PhD herself, she has coached and supervised first-generation, ESL, and non-traditional students in the UK and USA for more than 10 years. Many of them have achieved first-class degrees.
Dr. Harrison offers support in writing, research design, motivation, and research methods. She specializes in helping you achieve your dissertation and career goals quickly and easily, so you can feel confident and supported moving forward.