should be writing a dissertation - Help?
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Get out and WASH a car NOW!
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To the rescue!\n\nAll of the information you need for your research paper is at the below listed source.\n\nPlease read through the FAQ and find out what you want to include in your paper.\n\nThere is enough information for you to write a 500 page essay.
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You are more interested in whatever content you are looking at online than the subject/content of your dissertation. The real question is, why are you writing a dissertation on a subject that you are not very interested in?
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sure.\nPlease be more specific next time you ask a question. Do you want to know if the topic is a good idea, what skills to consider, or where to look for more information?
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Tips for Writing an Argumentative Paper\n\nDr. Dyson’s tips for writing the \nARGUMENTATIVE RESEARCH PAPER\n\n1) By definition, an argumentative paper must have a THESIS. Your goal is to persuade your reader of a particular interpretation, not to describe a subject textbook-style. Be sure that you know and make clear to your reader what your point is. \n2) Avoid colloquialisms and very long paragraphs unless you have some pressing need for them (laziness does not count). \n3) Do not use subject headings: this is an argument, not a textbook. \n4) Do not just plunk down quotations: discuss them. This is important. Though often difficult, analyzing texts is the heart of scholarship. In general, long quotations should not end a paragraph. \n5) Footnote clearly, making it obvious what is your original contribution and what is not. \n6) Include a title page at the beginning and a list of "Works Cited" at the end. \n7) Cite ancient works by parenthetical references within the text, not by footnotes: e.g., (Iliad 10.45-53), (Aen. 6.112-23), (Suet. Aug. 44). Most ancient poetic works have book and line numbers, while most ancient prose works are divided into numbered sections. DO NOT refer to ancient works by page number within the translation unless there is no other way (as when translators, irresponsibly, neglect to give line or section numbers). Be sure to list the translations you use in your "Works Cited." \n8) Number your pages, starting with the first page of the text (not the title page). The length requirement given means text + footnotes; the list of works cited should be numbered but does not count for length (e.g. it would be page 11 of a 10-page paper). Staple the pages once in the upper left-hand corner. Do NOT use a folder. \n9) Indent and single-space quotations longer than 4 lines. \n10) Master The Elements of Style, the best guide to writing English prose. (If nothing else, obey this command: "Do not join independent clauses by a comma." I HATE comma splices.) Treasure this gem from the Introduction: \nVigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts. This requires not that the writer make all his sentences short, or that he avoid all detail and treat his subjects only in outline, but that every word tell.\n11) On bibliography: in general, \n- A few well-chosen sources are better than many ill-chosen ones. \n- Look first for things published recently and by major presses. \n- Journal articles are the life-blood of scholarship in many fields. Put in your interlibrary loan requests early (expect at least a 2-week delay). \n- Secondary literature should be used to stimulate your thinking and alert you to the issues other scholars have found important. The main focus should be your own analysis of primary evidence.\n12) Read the paper aloud once you have finished. Never write a sentence you would be ashamed to say. And remember, good writing is rewriting what you have already rewritten.\n\nClick this website for more information that might be helpful;\nhttp://home.att.net/~profmulder/ESSAY.htm\n\nTopics for Writing\n\nBioethics ethics in Life Sciences \nAssisted Suicide \nGenetic Research \nComputing Issues the social implications \nIntellectual Property & Piracy \nCybercrime and Privacy \nConstitutional Issues our rights under the Constitution \nGun Control \nThe Death Penalty \nSocial Concerns quality of life \nAnimal Rights\nGambling\nGay Marriages \nEducation Issues our public schools\n         Testing to Improve Educational Standards\n         School Choice - charter schools & vouchers\n         Intercollegiate Athletics and Ethics \n\nI got these suggestions from this website;\nhttp://www.gc.maricopa.edu/English/topicarg.html\nIf you go to this website you can click on the topic you like and get information about that
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yo, JusWannaNo - always 4 writers block, brainstorm n put all your weird cards on the table (nobody sees this phase of your writing, so be completely free with it) write all your chickenscratch sloppy handwritten bullshitt  crazy notions, jot em all down on paper - theres no good or bad - one, this kind of sounds like ?job application type material - whats the position u're applying 4 about/ anyway, see, hark back on your life experiences, what you had to go thru to survive and make it til now (even if youre not "Made" - makes no difference: the skool of hard knocks is experience enough, even if all it got u was to still be standing right here and now.) so think what those experiences were, how they moved you and what u learned from em - think ball-park big, how to make that universal and accessible to ANYONE so they can dig your point of view (especially job point of view, so not too personal- sell the sizzle, not the flame. try to think what you integrated into your own thinking or used in real life, or whatever to further understand the material, taking it beyond whatever you learned in class - in real life theyre only interested what you gathered from all you studied - they are not academics and never give 2 hoots 2 hear u recycle and rehash like a parrot what your teachers already said before - think what works for you or whats clear 2 you frum all you learned, because you'll sound the best when youre explaining it in your own words. and think (i have no idea what position it is) how those can be JOB TOOLS, said in a language that people at that job understand - and also general universal personality trait descriptions that u KNOW would just impress anyone as reliable - but also specifically whats impressive in a work environment - not just "heres me- i have so many good qualities". i dont know what your cumulative work is, but keep it as all-purpose tools that can help you in whatever concerns the job (hell, i dont know what its all about - depends on the job - what have you, friendly and efficient customer service and how your attitude can brighten their day, office politics and how youre always thinking how to get along with your coworkers, proficiciency/expertise in whatever field that is and smart decisionmaking, always 2 steps ahead of the game always thinkin ahead, clear, focused leadership ability, reliability, honesty, punctuality, always putting the others ahead of yourself, standing your ground when it comes to job ethics or principle but always diplomatic, never going over superiors heads, how great you are at accepting authority, how well you understand how the machine of the company works as a whole and just love how your place in it all helps the whole system move on rite along (please, sound more sincere and less cynical than i do with all this but use your magination you get the picture) always discreet with and around customers, sidestepping issues, not making them, increased productivity, meeting deadlines - you know the drill of all the stuff they wanna hear in all jobs - think of your personal school of hard knocks/education/job experience and what u really learned/want them to know or think that you learned (bullshiit a little but articulately and to the point not like this long, drunken rant of mine) - and really get down to brass tacks and think what you really gathered from all your experiences - what you know better you'll explain better in the most to-the-point language. thanks for the liking the point of view comment - this answer might change that for you - anyhow, writers block is best destroyed by throwing out even wack ideas, but letting go of your self-criticism and just going with it - if you roll with the shiit and the chaff you might find some wheat or a gem of inspiration in the haystack of all the shyte - and re-edit many times til its short and sweet. well, peace. hope my garbled rant was at least helpful or tolerable. wow this answer was unfortunately
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I can't offer you any examples (that would be a violation of policy and ethics), but I can tell you what you should include.\n\nWho am I (education, experience, awards, skills, distinctions, etc.)?\nWhy am I interested in this field of study?\nWhy am I particularly qualified for graduate study in this area? How have I prepared for study in this field?\nWhy am I interested in this particular program?\nWhat is my potential specific area of interest? Why?\nWhat are my interests or influences in terms of theory?\nWhat are my long-term goals?\n\nAnd for goodness sake, PROOFREAD for grammar and spelling errors!  Your application statement should be in PERFECT English (or whatever language the program favors).\n\nIf there are any blemishes on your undergraduate transcript, or gaps in your preparation, explain them.\n\nAlso, it's always a good practice to show familiarity with current literature in the field, *especially* if you are not submitting a current writing sample.\n\nOne other piece of advice: Tailor each statement of intent for each program. Speak with your current professors before you apply, and ask about the strengths of various programs. You should already know which scholars are of greatest interest to you as mentors, but it is always wise to ask current professors if they know these scholars. (You may learn that Professor XX, while brilliant, is a lousy mentor for grad students.) \n\nHope this helps!
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It's one thing to ask for help with homework--you want a dissertation!
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First, freewrite in order to expand and speculate on the author's ideas. \nDecide on your working thesis statement. \nSelect and prioritize the particular reactions you want to include. \nDecide on your organization and format (e.g., online or formal writing assignment). \nDraft your reaction paper. \nWrite your introduction and concluding paragraphs. \nRevise your final thesis statement and draft. \n\n•      Font Times New Roman.\n•      Size 12 not 14, 16, or larger.\n•      Two or three pages – minimum two pages.\n•      Use your spell/grammar check.\n•      Make sure the paper is in your words.\n•      It is surprising that profs are all-knowing.\n•      Do a draft or two – if you have a question – ask.\n•      Start early.\n•      Don’t wait to the last minute.
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You need to find something you are really interested in.  You'll be spending a great deal of time working on your thesis, and taking a random pick is not the way to go.\n\nIf you want more advice on different paths and possibilities, you might provide a little more information along with your question.  What general direction are you looking at, and what sort of topics have you thought about so far?
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Yes.  But, I'll bet that is not the answer you wanted.  Thesis writing is all about asking well formed questions and researching valid answers.  Below is a link for thesis writing.  Good luck!
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I still rely on one single thing to help me write the best possible essay I can . . . an outline. See, the problem with most essays is that the content is disorganized. You may have great ideas and facts that you want to write about, but somewhere during the writing process you start mixing them up. Suddenly your perfect paper sounds all wrong and you want to scream! I've found that the best papers I've ever written (meaning my A papers) have all started with a good, solid outline. Once you have an outline down, your paper writes itself. Your thoughts are organized and the teacher can understand your main point (which is your thesis) and how you supported that point. A focused paper is the key to writing a good essay. Here's the format for the outline I usually follow:\n\nI. Topic / Title\n\nII. Introduction of Essay\nA. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay\nB. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)\n     1. First point in thesis\n     2. Second point in thesis\n     3. Third point in thesis\n\nIII. Body of Essay\nA. Topic One - First Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nB. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nC. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\n\nIV. Conclusion\nA. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay\nB. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point\n\nOnce you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy! Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go!
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Ok, here it is. If you follow these guidelines, I guarantee you'll finish in no time, and learn a skill you'll need if you are even contemplating applying to Ph.D. programs. Trust me - I walk my Master's students through this every year.\n\nIt sounds like you already have a thesis statement, so we won't worry about that.  Your problem is you have a GIANT editor sitting on your shoulder, and this editor is keeping your writer from actually doing anything.  You need to lock this editor in a closet or something, and give your writer some freedom.  In order to get this editor off your back for a while, make him go on vacation, but promise him he can come back later and edit absolutely everything.  After he's been banished, you can actually start.\n\nFirst, outline each chapter.  Then make the outline more detailed by adding subheadings, and sub-subheadings. Then make the outline even more detailed, including notes TO YOURSELF noting where appropriate citations will be included. (An example might be: "Cite from Williams chapter 4 here." -or- "Chakravorty has a sweet illustration of this point.") And then once more.  Remember, This Outline Is Only For You.  No One Will Ever See It.\n\nThen, under each heading and subheading and sub-subheading, write a paragraph or two.  If you catch yourself editing any of the sentences in these paragraphs, STOP.  If you're writing on a computer, ditch the computer and handwrite each paragraph (or vice versa).  Scribble each sentence out quickly, but fully.  You're NOT allowed to edit.  Just keep writing.\n\nThis process will take a few days.  Let yourself look up quotations if you need to, but don't let any one search take more than 10 minutes.  Let me emphasize that: Books need to LEAVE YOUR HAND after 10 minutes. \n\nDon't let yourself go through this process completely in order.  Every day, find a section in your outline that you FEEL like working on.  Proceeding in a linear fashion will crush creative thought.  Don't let it happen.\n\nAfter you've finished this process, let yourself go back and elaborate on each section.  DON'T CUT ANYTHING, just add.\n\nAfter you've gone through this process, you should have your chapters just about finished, in terms of length.  NOW you can invite your editor back home, and let him go to work.\n\nBut there are two things left to do. Write your introduction and conclusion.  How?  In the same way.  Why did you save these for last?  Because your introduction and conclusion must encompass everything you just wrote, and you had no way of knowing what that would include until the chapters were finished.\n\nLet this process take two or two and a half months.  Then, call your giant editor back from vacation, and FINALLY, let him do his thing.\n\nI guarantee this will do it.  Best wishes to you!
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If you are a PhD student, I would suggest that you use your university's library or ask your supervising professor for guidelines. A PhD proposal has a basic structure. The writing style may differ based on the manual used (APA, MLA etc) and the content will differ based on the subject matter. You may therefore use any PhD proposal as a guide but taylor it to your specific specialization. All The Best!
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You have GOT to be kidding!! Are you writing a doctoral thesis? Certainly you do not expect anyone on this site to do your work for you, do you? Don't you represent the future hopes of us old fogies? Well, then we depend on you to do your own studying!! Get with it!!
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Be clear in your own mind about what you want.\n\nDo a superb covering letter, with clear thoughts, no errors.\n\nLine up a few excellent people for references who will do a very professional job in writing your references.\n\nWork for a while in a job related to the field you want to study, and ensure by your work that you will get excellent references from that employment.\n\nYou will also most likely have to write an essay about your goals in applying or your future aspirations, or something like that, so get working on it.\n\nIf your grades in your last few undergraduate courses were not that great, do a few extra undergraduate courses related to the area you want to do grad work in, and get excellent grades in them to show your interest, work ethic, and ability to handle graduate level work.\n\nCheck out pre-requisites.  Different universities have different requirements, and have different entrance criteria.\n\nPut some considerable thought into what you would like to work on for your thesis.  If you can, visit university libraries and ask to see copies of theses done by other graduate students in your field of study to help with ideas.\n\nI hope these thoughts help you.  Good luck!
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Remember that your thesis in a way can become part of your identity, depending on what you're going on to do afterward. Think about what you want to do after. How can you use this as a marketing tool for yourself after? (Whether you're going on to a dissertation, teaching, or being an independent whatever... how can you use your thesis, when completed to advance you to your next stage?) What defines who you are - a particular world view, a specific combination of experiences, where you have lived, your talents (other than in academia, etc.). Then once you have considered these things, think about how to relate them to your field of study, the theoretical background you're choosing and your choice of methodologies. You should come up with something that is uniquely you and makes you keenly marketable after. Good luck!