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The research proposal for your dissertation may also be called a research plan. It describes what or who you want to examine, why, when, where and how.
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Your definition of a problem should serve as the basis for formulating a problem statement and objective. Thereafter you can move on to identifying your main research question.
The below example of a problem definition relates to a dissertation that explores a practical problem. It has been written using our guide to writing a problem definition.
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Defining the problem you will address in your research (and why!) is one of the most important steps in writing a dissertation.
A good problem definition will also lead to a clear problem statement and dissertation objective and help you to get to formulate appropriate research questions.
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The objective of your dissertation explains why you are undertaking your research. It should describe what you specifically want to achieve through your investigation and what you will study. You should identify this objective as part of your problem definition.
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Before you start writing your dissertation, you will need to create a plan – which is often referred to as a research proposal.
Having a good proposal is half the battle, as it’s the thread that you will follow throughout the writing process!
The main goal of the dissertation proposal is to describe what you are going to investigate and how you will do so.
It should include an overview of the literature, a problem statement and research question, your research methodology, and the main sources and references you will use.
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