The introduction is the first section of a dissertation studied by members of the dissertation committee, reviewers and official opponents. It is here that the scholar justifies the relevance of the topic, formulates the aim and objectives, and defines the object, subject and scientific novelty of the work. Why is it the introduction, more than any other section, that most often attracts critical remarks? What errors occur most frequently – and how can they be avoided when preparing for the defence?
Before defending a dissertation, the candidate prepares not only the dissertation itself but also a concise summary of it – the author's abstract. What is this document, what functions does it serve and why is it consulted more often than the full text of the work? We examine the structure, length and preparation of the author's abstract.
The aim and objectives are the conceptual core of any dissertation, and the accuracy of all the work that follows depends on them. How do you define the main focus of a study? Which steps help to achieve it? We look at how to set out these elements correctly.
Scientific article is one of the most popular types of publications among researchers. There are several types of articles, each corresponding to specific goals. Why are these works important for scientists, and what do they influence? Read more in our article.
A monograph is a self-contained scholarly publication that calls for a carefully considered structure and adherence to a number of formal requirements. What length should the work be? How should the manuscript be formatted and prepared for publication? We examine the key requirements for a monograph and the typical mistakes authors make.
Choosing a dissertation topic is one of the first and most consequential steps on the path to a successful defence. How well the topic is chosen and formulated largely determines the course of the entire research process. By what criteria do dissertation committees evaluate it? Which mistakes are best avoided from the outset? We analyse what to consider when selecting a topic and how to approach the matter in a well-reasoned way.