Thesis writing for ( post graduate Medical students ) Dr.T.V.Rao MD Dr.T.V.Rao MD

What is a thesis / Dissertation A dissertation or thesis[ is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Why write a thesis? How to research How to write It is the contribution you make to the academic community You all have to suffer like we too suffered ! In the process, you will learn How to research How to write Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Why write a thesis? Unlikely – yes It will radically change science Does make you famous Unlikely – yes Look at the statistics and the Seniors Work It will radically change science Unlikely Look at the statistics Dr.T.V.Rao MD

What a thesis creates A thesis is a logical reconstruction What I did in the lab over the last 2 to 3 years I first read the background material I then implemented an algorithm I did some practical work … A thesis is a logical reconstruction Not a historical narrative Dr.T.V.Rao MD

How a Dissertation is conducted A postgraduate conducts research on a problem relevant to medical specality under the guidance of Faculty Members and submits a protocol/synopsis in the end of 1st year and the final dissertation at the end of 2½ years. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

A thesis is an original contribution to knowledge An advisor/ guide will expect that: You have identified a worthwhile problem or question which has not been previously answered ? You have solved the problem or answered the question or at least contributed some facts for better understanding on the topic selected. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Who selects the thesis Topic guide or student ? On many occasions guide suggest some topics with better understanding, knowing very well the facilities available in the Laboratory / Hospitals. The student has also important role in accepting what has been suggested, Impracticable outdated ideas of guides is catastrophic both to the students and to the department. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Conflicts in guide and student relations A non committed students and a irrational guides are the real areas of conflict what we see in the working environment . Todays youth too are intelligent wise and well informed they can understand strengths and weakness of the guides in few days of joining the Department Even guides should practice the policy of Humble to learn and wise to teach Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Introduction to Thesis An average introduction should build up the logic why it was necessary to conduct the study An average Introduction should be approx. 5 A4 pages, double spaced, Times NR, Font size 12 An Introduction may contain Figures needed to build up the logic. These should have a legend mentioning the Source, Year of publication Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Choosing a topic – too difficult A task ? Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Scope and Objectives Examples: An aim or aims should be 1-3 sentences and as concise as possible: Examples: The present study aims at evaluating the Carbapenemase resistance in ICU patients. Or: * The present study was conducted to study the prevalence of Carbapenemase resistance in severely ill patients. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

What you choose for dissertation Do remember easier topics difficult to work with Do never select an outdated work, as you have to remain in the Profession for > 4 decades Your desertion is the reflection of your hands on experience, Avoid topics which do not give adequate and modern skills Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Can Internet search solve the problem of writing a good thesis Many postgraduates usually search on the internet to find out information for any thesis. They find it interesting and obviously there is no place better than internet where they can find all the relevant information. However, the students are not aware of the contents and patterns and often end up writing down something absolutely meaningless. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Selecting the right topic makes a great contribution lot of research and hard work can make a thesis relevant and good. The topic must be something that has some importance to our society and something that can be helpful to evaluate your excellence.. Vague ideas and concepts won't work in your thesis. You need to think plenty of times about the whole thing. You must understand that people must connect with your research Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Who are Thesis committee members Who should be on your committee? Ideally you and your supervisor will come to a mutual decision and present with consent Important, well-known researchers,unbaised teachers Dr.T.V.Rao MD

A good thesis reflects how much you are creative How you see the world and what you think about it must be reflected in your thesis. This is something where your thoughts need to be reflected. That is why choosing the topic is very crucial. If you are planning to write down a thesis on Medical or basic sciences, then you must understand even the smallest things. You need not be a master of that. You just need to be clear about the whole concept. Your enthusiasm and passion must be there. Otherwise everything will be a sheer waste of time. Dr.T.V.Rao MD

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