Tips for writing pre-synopsis and post-synopsis while doing PhD dissertation

TIPS FOR WRITING PRE- & POST- SYNOPSIS WHILE DOING PHD DISSERTATION An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agens, Head, Technical Operations, Tutors India Group www.tutorsindia.com Email: info@tutorsindia.com

Today's Discussion OUTLINE

In Brief General Overview Strictly Follow the Synopsis Format Conclusion

In Brief The PhD dissertation process usually includes writing a well framed synopsis that illustrates the objective of the research, methodologies as well as the sources of reference. It’s more like a blueprint of your entire research work that should be laid down in a nutshell. The more precisely it is presented, higher are the chances of carrying out your following research work in full swing.

General Overview The synopsis for the PhD dissertation must include the most ideal title pertaining to the research work that clearly underlines your work.

The existing problem in general that is addressed in the research.

And eventually validating and comparing the work with facts and experimental outcomes thereby ensuring that the work presented is yielding satisfactory results compared to the already existing approaches.

Synopsis Format Synopsis presented in a clear and crisp manner, through which the reader can get the overall crux of your research.

Any synopsis must include the following punch points: 1. Title

5. Methods or Process

2. Problem Introduction

6. Experiments and Results

3. Objectives

7. Conclusion

4. Literature Review

8. References Contd ..

1. TITLE The title is the entry point of your synopsis which be same as provided in your thesis.

It should be unique and professional enough to do fair justice to your research work.

2. INTRODUCTION OF A PROBLEM This section must include the background of the prevailing issues along with highlighting the contributions of previous work in carrying out the present research.

It must project the need and importance of the research with in 200 words.

3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES What is the main objective of the research?

It should address the problem that has been specified in the section before.

Contd..

4. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Giving a brief review helps to understand your work and issues of concern.

The write-up of the review must be explanatory enough, within a limit of 300 words.

5. METHODOLOGY In this section you will be presenting your actual approach, databases, samples and methods associated with the study thereby convincing the validity of the research.

6. EXPERIMENTS AND RESULTS This includes that the proposed methodology is being simulated, experimented and compared with the other prevailing methods.

Contd..

By making use of charts, figures and tables, the results generated can be well depicted.

7. CONCLUSION Conclusion must first be preceded by outlining the objective of the research and thereafter the outcome or implementation of the research.

8. REFERENCES A list of all valid sources from where the data is collected must be mentioned in the references section one by one.

Conclusio n Synopsis writing for a PhD dissertation may appear as simple as preparing a rough draft.

But in actual it’s the forefront as well as the backbone of your actual thesis.

When writing it, rather than thinking and populating it with what all you know, it’s better to think from the second person’s point of view who knows nothing.

Entice the readers supported by relevant material as and when required.

This will help in showcasing an effective and powerful synopsis.

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