Weining Yi music culture dissertation opening statement

Basic Elements of Dissertation Opening Report

Title

Abstract of the Opening Title

Table of Contents

Introduction

Literature Review

Research Questions and Hypotheses

Methodology

Organization of the Work

Expected Results and Significance of Results

Tentative Dissertation Chapter Outline

Reference List

What to Write in Each Section

Title

The title of the dissertation should be succinct, and one that will allow the reader to get an idea of the topic being researched in the dissertation at a glance.　

Opening Abstract

Abstract is a summary of the outline of the paper, usually no more than 1 or 2 pages, the abstract contains the following:

Statement of the Problem

Basic Principles of the Study

Hypotheses

Recommended Methodology

Expected Results

Implications of the Study

Table of Contents

The table of contents should list all headings and subheadings with page numbers, and subheadings should be indented.　

Introduction

This section should explain the background of the study from a macro point of view, narrowing down the scope of the research problem and listing relevant references as appropriate.?

Literature Review

This section is not just a summarized abstract of the relevant literature you have already read, but you must critically review it and be able to relate this literature to your proposed research.

Research Questions and Hypotheses

This section should tell the reader what you want to find out in your research. Clearly state your research question and hypothesis in this section. In most cases, the primary research question should be broad enough, while the secondary research questions and hypotheses are more specific, and each should focus on some aspect of the study.