Look to the research.
Another avenue for finding original ideas? Look to the current research. What questions continue to dominate the field? What remains to be studied? What would be interesting to learn more about?Look to your Advisors.
When developing an original idea, the second place to look is to your advisor(s). What topics are they studying? Are there any that you can build upon or expand upon? (This can be a great way to create a collaborative working relationship with your advisor,...How to develop your original idea
One aspect of the dissertation process is the necessity of developing your original idea. Many graduate students feel daunted or uncertain about how to do this. Our next few posts will discuss this in greater detail. The first place to start is looking to yourself....Read other dissertations on your chosen topic.
As you are clarifying your chosen dissertation topic, be sure to read other dissertations about your general topic area. This helps you accomplish two things. First, you better understand the questions being asked and research being completed in your topic area, which...Pick something you like (but not too much).
When selecting a topic for your dissertation, try and pick a topic that you’re interested in (obvious!) but not too much (not so obvious). The reason is that if you pick a topic you’re "too interested" in, it can sometimes be difficult to find a...Dissertation Mug: ABD But Not For Long!
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