1. How to Create Your
Dissertation Outline
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2. I. There are two main aspects when it comes to writing a
dissertation outline: a list of what is supposed to be said and a
to-do list.
II. The second aspect is considered to be the easiest because it is
fairly easy to write about things that should be accomplished.
DESPITE THIS, YOU NEED TO WRITE IT ANYWAY
How to Create Your Dissertation
Outline

3. I. We will use linear planning for dissertation outline in this post.
II. One of the advantages of such structure is that the final
outcome is very clear to read and understand.
III. But on the other hand, some students say that linear planning
makes it difficult to add elements to the outline in the future.
HERE IS THE LIST OF QUESTIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU TO
COMPOSE YOUR OWN OUTLINE FOR A DISSERTATION:
How to Create Your Dissertation
Outline

4. 1. Introduction and rationale.
What is the reason for me to write this
dissertation? What has prompted me to
select this topic?
2. Research question:
Provide explanations for all terms in your
research problem so the readers would
understand the terminology and therefore
have better grasp on your work.
3. Literature review.
What scientists proved to be the best
thinkers in my topic area? What are
4. A. Research methods.
You need to discuss advantages and
disadvantages of particular research
methodologies. These methods might
include interviews, observations and so on.
5. B. Main supporters and theorists.
Who are the scientists that have opposing
view compared to mine? Who are the ones
that support my ideas? How can I describe
my own point of view regarding the
argument in my dissertation? What works
can I add to support me?
6. Conclusions and suggestions for future
studies.
What were the outcomes of my findings
that can be relevant to my research
question? How can I present ideas for
developing the research topic?
7. Appendices and bibliography.
What additional material that would be
useful to my research question can I
include? All material including books,
websites, journal articles should be stated
in references of your dissertation.

5. A TO-DO LIST FOR
YOUR DISSERTATION
A. Helps of you to overview your work
more efficiently and quickly
B. Provides clear records of things
that you have done and what is still
left to do.
C. Provides a satisfaction when you
tick tasks off.
D. Keeps information about the data
that is to be added
E. May be useful for your supervisor if
written correctly
F. May serve as a base of outlines of
your dissertation
THE FUNCTIONS OF A TO-DO
LIST FOR THE WRITING AND
RESEARCHING PROCESS:

6. In addition to the to-do list, make sure
you take notes while drafting your
outline.
These notes can contain your personal
observations and thoughts which may be
very useful in the future.
You can even ask your supervisor to look
at your notes and see if some ideas are
worth exploring.