Although the approach and treatment of a PhD thesis, and a regular dissertation paper is more or less similar, there are some major differences. While a regular research paper consists of 25-30 pages, a thesis paper for PhD is around 500 pages long. There is also the difference regarding the time a student is provided with – one merely gets a couple of months to prepare a normal dissertation paper, while, on the other hand a time period of at least three years is allotted. These differences point towards the fact that despite of the primary similarity of treatment, a PhD thesis far exceeds a regular research paper in importance and gravity.
A PhD thesis is a Herculean task to carry out. And it seems even worse before getting started. Therefore, it is very important to get a good start. To begin with, one needs to be very sure of the subject itself. Always choose a subject on which enough data is tangible. Advisably, the research the guide is to be consulted, for they are experienced in the respective field and naturally have a better understanding of the sources of the required data on a particular subject.
After deciding upon the subject, the actual task begins. Since the whole process of forming a thesis is a huge task, done within a long period of time, it is advisable to split the whole process into different parts, encompassing comparatively smaller goals. If one divides the forming of the thesis into three basic parts: primary, secondary and tertiary, it will not only make the process more tangible, but also help the student to follow a proper routine.
During the primary part, a student should follow the given steps:
1) Build a basic idea regarding the topics with which the thesis is going to deal with.
2) Jot down each and every question which surfaces in mind regarding the subject of the thesis as well as the topics that it is going to deal with.
3) Do a through research on based upon the list of the question
One thing that one should be very aware of, is that the data must be gathered from non-apocryphal sources. It is mandatory in a thesis to mention the sources of the information; if the jury finds them to be unbecoming, the whole project might get cancelled.
With the primary phase properly done, we move to the next stage. During this secondary phase, the chief goal is the apt organization of the accumulated information. Naturally, the huge amount of accumulated data provides the opportunity to discuss a lot of topics related to the subject of the thesis. The trick is to define which topics are to be elucidated, and which are to be discarded. A consultation with the guide is advisable here. But you must not forget that it is your own thesis, and the final decision should be taken by you. To have a clear view of the situation one might set a number of questions based upon the basic theme of the thesis, and asking them to him/herself define where the thesis is going. It will also help you to comprehend the purpose of the project.
With proper organization of all the data, the tertiary stage begins. Here the given steps are to be followed:
1) Make a draft of the thesis as organized so far.
2) Read the draft and set another set of questions putting yourself in the role of an examiner.
3) Do the necessary modifications if you find the draft does not provide adequate and satisfactory answer of the questions.
4) Review the whole process and form a proper conclusion.
5) Reread the final draft and give a title that does justice with the thesis.
The most important thing is that a thesis must be unique, and deal matters with proper seriousness and adequate data. These are the simple, yet key parts of success, and with proper method, it becomes quite simple.
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