Dissertation and Thesis Topics

How to Choose Successful Research for your PhD or Master's Degree

© Naomi Rockler-Gladen

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Choosing a meaningful research topic for your dissertation or master's thesis can be a challenge. Here are some criteria to help you decide.

After years of graduate school, choosing a great topic for your doctoral dissertation or master's thesis may feel like one of the biggest pressures yet. You're going to be spending months and perhaps years on this research project, and completion of your PhD or master's degree is contingent upon your success. To make things more stressful, your future employment may depend on choosing a topic that appeals to a hiring committee.

Take a deep breath. Yes, this is a difficult decision, but follow your instincts and you'll find your way to an appropriate and meaningful topic. Here are some criteria to keep in mind when choosing a dissertation or thesis topic.

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