Somya-
SYNOPSIS is a Thesis Proposal submitted to University.
Aims of SYNOPSIS--
The aim of the SYNOPSIS is to convince your university that:
• there is a need for the research; it is significant and important;
• you are contributing something original to the field;
• the topic is feasible in terms of availability of funding,
equipment, supervisors, and data;
• The research can be completed in the expected time period.
• Ethical issues have been considered and approval for the research
• the topic matches your interests and capabilities.
You have reviewed the earlier researches done in the related field.
What is the difference between a
MBA Project and a Doctorate thesis proposal ?
• differences are likely to be in the length
and complexity of the research, the main difference is that a
Ph. D. must contain something new and internationally accepted.
Originality--
Your work will make a worthwhile contribution to the field if it
fulfils one or more of the following:
• it provides evidence to support or disprove a concept, theory, or model;
• it contributes new data/information, a new improved solution,
analysis procedure or research methodology;
• it results in a new or improved concept, theory or model.
Your goal--
The SYNOPSIS helps you focus your
research aims, clarify its importance and the
need, describe the methods, predict problems
and outcomes, and plan alternatives and
interventions.
Getting it done--
Preparing your SYNOPSIS will be an iterative
process. You will discuss a number of drafts with
your guide. You should be writing regularly
to have your synopsis completed by the due
date. This can vary from the first 1-3 months of
your candidature.
Methodology---
Describe your proposed methods in sufficient detail so that the reader
is clear about the following:
• What kind of information will you be using?
• From what sources will the information be obtained?
• What resources will you require?
• What methodology will you be using?
• Why have you selected this approach?
• What ethical and safety issues have you identified and how do you propose
to proceed?