Writing Dissertation for Master Degree in Easy Way

Here is a quick step by step to complete dissertation for Master Degree in any University in the easiest way.

1. Topic

The topic for research should be selected carefully. It should be specific and about the general issues at regional and national level.

2. Introduction

It should provide a brief description to explain the area of the proposed research work by the researcher.

3. Review of Literature

A review of the relevant literature is another very important part of the synopsis, showing the work done previously in the area of proposed research is essential to plan further research effectively and in a proper way. The information given in the review should be supported by references.

4. Justification and Likely Benefits

It is important to provide justification for undertaking the proposed research, perhaps in the light of previous work done. It should be possible in most cases to predict the specific and general benefits likely to be achieved as a result of completion of the proposed research.

5. Main Objectives of the Study

Broad objectives to be achieved should be clearly mentioned and these should be itemized. These objectives will indicate the major aspects of the study to be undertaken.

6. Hypothesis of Study

Hypothesis is statement which is to be tested for possible acceptance or rejection. Hypothesis are of two types i.e. Null (Ho) and Alternative (H1). Null hypothesis is tested for possible rejection, where as alternative hypothesis is tested for possible acceptance. 

7. Significance of Study

It emphasized on the significance/ importance of the research work/study i.e. why we selected the topic under discussion. 

8. Statement of Problem

The researcher has to clearly identify the problem/issue selected for thesis.

9. Plan of Work and Methodology

A plan of work describing the various aspects of the study in a logical sequence along with the methodologies to be employed, are the most important parts of any research plan. It helps to demonstrate that the researcher has a fairly good idea about the nature of work likely to be involved. In the case of social sciences what resource materials will be used; whether the required information will be obtained from primary or secondary sources, etc.  A time schedule for the various aspects of the proposed research may be provided wherever possible. Methodology includes the following:-

i) Sources of data (Primary or Secondary)

Survey, questionnaires, Interviews, focus group interviews, observation, case-studies, diaries, critical incidents, portfolios, books, journals, periodicals, abstracts, indexes, directories, research reports, conference papers, market reports, annual reports, internal records of organizations, newspapers & magazines, CD-ROMs, on-line databases, Internet, videos & broadcasts.

ii) Sample size: 

Sample size should be normal neither too small nor too large.

iii) Data Collection Techniques (Registration, Questionnaires, interviews, Direct Observations)

iv) Analysis of Data 

Data is to be analyzed according to the requirement of topic. After collecting the data, it is to be tabulated. The total variables used are to be included in the study and then the relationship between variable will be analyzed.

10. References and Bibliography

Synopsis should contain at the end a list of references, and a bibliography if required. These should be written on a standard pattern.

11. Length of a synopsis

Synopsis should be concise as far as possible and avoid repetitions, it should also provide sufficient details on the various aspects mentioned above to show that the research involved has been well understood and planned, and it is of an acceptable academic merit. The total length of a synopsis may run from 1,500 to a few thousand words.