Module 10: Dissertation/Project Work-

  1. Independent Research or Project Work
    • Defining a research question or project scope.
    • Conducting literature reviews and background research.
    • Collecting and analyzing data (if applicable).
    • Drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
  2. Project Management
    • Developing a project plan and timeline.
    • Managing resources and research ethics.
    • Monitoring progress and adjusting the plan as needed.
  3. Presentation and Defense
    • Preparing and delivering a presentation of research findings.
    • Defending the research or project work before a faculty panel.
    • Addressing questions and feedback from the panel.

Recommended Readings:

  1. Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). The Craft of Research. University of Chicago Press.
  2. Schimel, J. (2011). Writing Science: How to Write Papers That Get Cited and Proposals That Get Funded. Oxford University Press.
  3. Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2015). Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Sage Publications.