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HOW MANY CHAPTERS SHOULD A DISSERTATION HAVE?

Updated: Mar 30, 2020

Dissertation is the research paper submitted by the candidate aspiring for a doctorate in a particular field of study. It is an extensive written work which is done on mastering a chosen field of study. A dissertation of thesis is mandatory to be submitted if a candidate is aspiring for a doctor degree. 

The university will provide with certain guidelines that has to be followed during the preparation of a dissertation. The guidelines would clearly mention the scopes as well as the limitation of a dissertation, and following those pointers would aid a candidate to complete her/his dissertation quickly.

Regarding the concern of chapters, a dissertation usually requires 5 chapter to give a complete and detailed account of the study. Thus, having 5 chapters will provide the academician with enough space to mention all her/his findings and thoughts on the field.



Dissertation Chapters


CHAPTER- 1 INTRODUCTION

The first chapter is usually an introduction which will brief the topic and its contents. It is by reading the introduction that the readers will get to know the fields and areas which are covered in the paper and what are the questions that are been answered. The introduction must give a brief note on the subject matter and details about the paper and its depth in the study.

CHAPTER- 2 METHODOLOGY

The methodology is the part which describes about the method through which the academician has did the research and presented the paper. It gives information on the procedures and steps of the thesis paper

CHAPTER- 3 DATA AND DATA PROCESSING

This section or chapter is mainly focused on the data or factual information’s that are presented in order to prove a claim that has been mentioned in the thesis. It is essential that the claims and ideologies mentioned in the thesis are backed up by legitimate examples or data it helps the academician to have a firm hold on her/his subject matter.

CHAPTER- 4 RESULTS AND DISCOVERIES

Once the supporting data has been put forth, then the results or discoveries which are meant to be proven through the paper could be mentioned. This will include the main intention of the paper and its ideologies. The results will have to explained clearly in context with the information’s given in the previous chapters.

CHAPTER- 5 CONCLUSION

The last part of the thesis must summarize all the previous chapters of the thesis and must wind up with the final point. It must give a brief note on all the other chapters and conclude the paper with proving positive to its topic.


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