Before you can write a dissertation, you must write a dissertation proposal. How to do that is worth a closer look. In my July 24 column, “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book,” I emphasized the importance ...

References Usually, students are not big fans of this dissertation proposal section because it requires accuracy and a lot of time. However, you need to write it before the submission and make sure ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

you will have to produce written proposals for you research. In some programs at Northwestern, you will need to write a formal dissertation proposal. And when you become an independent researcher, you ...

Your research proposal also needs to persuade someone about how and why your intended project is worthwhile. In your proposal you will need to explain and defend your choices. Always think about the ...