How To Choose A Research Topic For A Dissertation Or Thesis (7 Step Method + Examples)

Learn how to choose a dissertation topic for your dissertation or thesis using the tried and trusted 7-step method by Grad Coach. In this video, we explain exactly how to find high-quality research topics, how to evaluate potential research topics and how to choose a winner.

Overview: How to choose a research topic for your dissertation or thesis:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Get a basic understanding of the research process/theory.
03:42 Understand exactly what your university expects from your research.
06:35 Identify your broad interest areas.
10:38 Review past dissertations/theses in those interest areas to narrow your thinking down to more niche areas.
14:23 Review the literature for each niche area to gain an understanding of the current state of knowledge.
18:22 Identify specific research topics and research questions using 3 techniques.
27:35 Evaluate each potential topic against 7 key criteria and make a decision.

If you follow the 7 steps properly, you will find a rock-solid research topic for your dissertation or thesis - guaranteed.

RESEARCH TOPIC-RELATED RESOURCES:

General:
- Consult with a Grad Coach - https://my. gradcoach.com/book/new/
- Grad Coach's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/gradcoach
- The Grad Coach Blog: https://gradcoach.com/blog/
- VIDEO: How to write a dissertation or thesis (overview) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ir9z_O4P3A
- VIDEO: How to write a research proposal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALzUfkQJRU
- EBOOK: How to write a dissertation or thesis - https://gradcoach.com/how-to-write-a-thesis-dissertation/

Dissertation/thesis databases:
- ProQuest dissertation database: https://www.proquest.com/products-services/dissertations/Find-a-Dissertation.html
- EBSCO dissertation database: https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/ebsco-open-dissertations
- Open Access dissertation database: https://oatd.org/

For more information on how to find and choose a research topic for your dissertation or thesis, visit the Grad Coach website - https://gradcoach.com.

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