1. Thesis writing for ( post graduate Medical students )
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2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. 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.
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8. 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 The student has also important role in accepting what has been suggested, Impracticable outdated ideas of guides is catastrophic both to the students and to the department.
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. Choosing a topic – too difficult A task ?
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12. 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.
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13. 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
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14. 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.
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. 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.
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