Post 10
Post 10
THESIS RESEARCH AND WRITING/ METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH
OUTLINE
I. Opening comments
It is hoped that everyone got through the assignment on Approach or Scope with a sense of fulfillment. Knowing what one is going to cover is sort of like sitting down with a set of house plans and making a list of materials needed. There is a finality to it. The next step, of course, is to actually start coming up out of the ground with the structure.
II. Framing A House
Once the foundation is laid, the 2 x 4’s can begin to be affixed to it. Studs can be nailed together and raised to form the outsides of the structure. Ceiling joists can be added and a roof line can take shape. The exact shape and size of the house is now known. Such is the next step in writing a paper/project of this type.
III. Framing A Paper
i. If your thesis does not provide adequate answers to the few questions: 1. what is the research question? 2. is it a good question? 3. was the problem statement convincing? 4. was the question adequately answered? 5. has the research made an adequate contribution to knowledge? (also listed in Post 8 regarding the “Problem”), you will likely be faced with a requirement for major revisions or you may fail your thesis defense outright. For this reason, the generic thesis skeleton given below is designed to highlight the answers to those questions with appropriate thesis organization and section titles. The generic thesis skeleton can be used for any thesis. While some professors may prefer a different organization, the essential elements in any thesis will be the same. (from http://www.sce.carleton.ca/faculty/chinneck/thesis.html, accessed 6/26/06)
ii. Always remember that a thesis is a formal document: every item must be in the appropriate place, and repetition of material in different places should be eliminated.
iii. Don’t get frozen in by the concept of an outline. Even a house under construction can be altered.
a) Think of it as a tool, not a trap.
b) An important early step is to develop a tentative outline. The outline will probably change several times, but it is important always to have a current one foremost in your mind so that you can make the pieces fit together smoothly.
IV. Assignments:
i. Follow the link to a website that will give you a short exercise in writing an outline for your paper/presentation: http://www.ozline.com/electraguide/thesis.html Make sure to comment on the class website.
ii. Look at the Syllabus for the course.
a)With a little bit of editing it could become an outlive for the paper.
b)You would also have to add a “Conclusion” and “Works Cited” section. Without these the paper/presentation will be incomplete.
A. Post one copy on the class website
B. E-mail on copy to Dr. Martin.
C. Leave comments on the class website!
THESIS RESEARCH AND WRITING/ METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH
OUTLINE
I. Opening comments
It is hoped that everyone got through the assignment on Approach or Scope with a sense of fulfillment. Knowing what one is going to cover is sort of like sitting down with a set of house plans and making a list of materials needed. There is a finality to it. The next step, of course, is to actually start coming up out of the ground with the structure.
II. Framing A House
Once the foundation is laid, the 2 x 4’s can begin to be affixed to it. Studs can be nailed together and raised to form the outsides of the structure. Ceiling joists can be added and a roof line can take shape. The exact shape and size of the house is now known. Such is the next step in writing a paper/project of this type.
III. Framing A Paper
i. If your thesis does not provide adequate answers to the few questions: 1. what is the research question? 2. is it a good question? 3. was the problem statement convincing? 4. was the question adequately answered? 5. has the research made an adequate contribution to knowledge? (also listed in Post 8 regarding the “Problem”), you will likely be faced with a requirement for major revisions or you may fail your thesis defense outright. For this reason, the generic thesis skeleton given below is designed to highlight the answers to those questions with appropriate thesis organization and section titles. The generic thesis skeleton can be used for any thesis. While some professors may prefer a different organization, the essential elements in any thesis will be the same. (from http://www.sce.carleton.ca/faculty/chinneck/thesis.html, accessed 6/26/06)
ii. Always remember that a thesis is a formal document: every item must be in the appropriate place, and repetition of material in different places should be eliminated.
iii. Don’t get frozen in by the concept of an outline. Even a house under construction can be altered.
a) Think of it as a tool, not a trap.
b) An important early step is to develop a tentative outline. The outline will probably change several times, but it is important always to have a current one foremost in your mind so that you can make the pieces fit together smoothly.
IV. Assignments:
i. Follow the link to a website that will give you a short exercise in writing an outline for your paper/presentation: http://www.ozline.com/electraguide/thesis.html Make sure to comment on the class website.
ii. Look at the Syllabus for the course.
a)With a little bit of editing it could become an outlive for the paper.
b)You would also have to add a “Conclusion” and “Works Cited” section. Without these the paper/presentation will be incomplete.
A. Post one copy on the class website
B. E-mail on copy to Dr. Martin.
C. Leave comments on the class website!
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Persuasive Thesis Statement on marital success:
Even though some would say that marriage is not necessary for a happy more balanced lifestyle, companionship, happiness, financial growth, and longevity are things people should consider to make a marriage work because marriage also makes you mature faster and marriage makes for a healthy lifestyle.
THis is from the website in Post 10
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