Thank you for the very informative content. It would be great if your time allows to explains the following two queries: - When the following terms are synonyms and when are they distinct? 1) Preface, background, overview, context, executive summary, 2) Purpose, aim 3) Objective, goals, scope, 4) Justification, motivation, importance 5) Problem statement, gap, rationale, hypothesis 6) Problem, issue, challenge, obstacle, 7) Drawback, pitfall, drawbacks, shortcomings, disadvantages, cons, limitations, weaknesses, 8) Contribution, significance, novelty, originality, innovation 9) Implications\contributions\impact 10) Theoretical framework, conceptual framework, study framework, study flowchart, etc. 11) Thesis\dissertation 12) Conclusion, summary, etc. - What is the most common sequence of sections in the dissertation\thesis structure in the introduction chapter? 1) Overview (context\background\etc.) 2) Problem statement 3) Aim 4) Objective 5) Questions 6) Scope 7) Contribution 8) Thesis structure - Is the literature review, methodology, and study area are a part of the introduction chapter of the thesis? - It is a repetitive to have Objectives and Questions sections in the introduction chapter. They are the same! - How to the aim, objectives, scope and methodology are linked together?

@DegreeDoctor

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments, and welcome to the channel! I have responded to your individual questions below: Regarding your inquiry about terminology, these terms often overlap but can have distinct nuances depending on context. In response to your query about dissertation structure, it's common for the introduction chapter to follow the sequence you've outlined, although you should always check with your university about any specific structure they would like you to follow. Concerning the inclusion of literature review, methodology, and study area, these sections typically appear separately outside the introduction chapter. Addressing your observation about redundancy, including both objectives and questions in the introduction serves distinct purposes: objectives outline the steps to achieve aims, while research questions help maintain a focus on individual aspects of your topic. Lastly, regarding the interrelation of aim, objectives, scope, and methodology, these elements collectively define the focus and approach of the study.

@jamalnuman

Ай бұрын

@@DegreeDoctor Many thanks for your response. I searched through various sources, but I couldn't find a single one that clarifies the nuances or distinctions between these terms from an academic perspective.