For many stats based people a theoretical dissertation (e.g., proposing a new methodology) is common. In my institution's department (and field for that matter) theoretical dissertations are not known. I am aiming to undertake this sort of dissertation (specifically a piece outlining and providing examples of graphical display of discourse as a research method) however there is no set procedure in my department for such an undertaking (I may be the first here to do such a thing in the Dept. of learning and Instruction).
I have Googled "theoretical dissertation" and found some loose guidelines.
I figured I ask here as many of you will be familiar with this type of dissertation and may have resources to help guide me and committee. I'm looking for:
Please use links, citations or general comments to share this information. I'll do the leg work and am interested in what ever people are willing to give/share.
Thanks in advance.
I have Googled "theoretical dissertation" and found some loose guidelines.
I figured I ask here as many of you will be familiar with this type of dissertation and may have resources to help guide me and committee. I'm looking for:
- theoretical dissertations you may consider exemplary
- guides (including institution guides) on writing a theoretical dissertation
- general advice
Please use links, citations or general comments to share this information. I'll do the leg work and am interested in what ever people are willing to give/share.
Thanks in advance.