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- Do you know how to write a synopsis?
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Why spend time on a synopsis?
It serves to ensure that my supervisor gets a clear picture of my proposed project and allows him or her to spot whether there are gaps or things that I have not taken into account.
It serves to ensure that my fellow students get a clear picture of my proposed project and allows them to give me an appropriate feedback before I meet my supervisor.
Question 1 Explanation:
You're right, the synopsis serves to ensure that my supervisor gets a clear picture of my proposed project and allows him or her to spot whether there are gaps or things that I have not taken into account.
Most study programmes will require that you present a final synopsis before starting data collection but the first version of your synopsis for discussion with your supervisor…
… should not be an informal draft.
… is mostly considered to be loose thoughts
Question 2 Explanation:
You’re right; A carefully performed work creates respect and motivation and saves a lot of you and your supervisor’s time.
What is a appropriate length for a synopsis?
Question 3 Explanation:
Yes, the appropriate length for a synopsis is from 2-5 pages.
How can you see if your methods are suitable?
They match the time line
They match the objectives
They match the problem formulation
They match the rationale
Question 4 Explanation:
Yes, your methods should match the objectives.
What is the purpose of the rationale?
To describe methods that can be used to solve the problem
To describe the objectives and the problem
To describe the gaps in the state of knowledge
To explain why the problem is feasible to work with
Question 5 Explanation:
You're right, What is the purpose of the rationale is to describe the gaps in the state of knowledge.
How many references should be cited in the synopsis?
All the references you need for your thesis
Question 6 Explanation:
Yes, you should cite minimum three references in the synopsis?
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