Writing a dissertation

What is a dissertation?

Dissertation is a qualifying research paper prepared by a scientist to obtain a scientific degree. It is a scientific work in which the author formulates new hypotheses or theories and confirms them with the results of their own research.

A dissertation is an important element of scientific activity, as it allows one to obtain a scientific degree, present one's own contribution to the development of science, confirm one's scientific qualifications, and open up new prospects for professional growth.

Types of dissertations

PhD dissertation is a type of qualification work written by a researcher to obtain a candidate of science degree.

Doctoral dissertation is a type of qualification work written by a researcher to obtain a doctor of science degree.

Structure of the dissertation

The dissertation must comply with the established structural requirements, which may vary depending on the university. Therefore, before starting work, it is important to clarify these requirements with your supervisor. The generally accepted structure of a dissertation contains the following main elements:

• title page
• table of contents
• normative references
• definitions
• designations and abbreviations
• introduction
• main part
• conclusion
• list of sources used
• appendices

Basic requirements for dissertations

1. For applied dissertations, the practical implementation of the research results must be confirmed.
2. For theoretical dissertations, recommendations for the application of the results obtained should be submitted.
3. The topic must correspond to the priority areas of scientific development or the research work of institutions and universities.

PhD thesis

The main results of the PhD thesis must be published in scientific journals included in the List of Peer-Reviewed Journals approved by the Presidium of the Commission, which guarantees their scientific value and peer review.

To confirm the scientific level of the thesis, it is mandatory to have at least 2 articles published in journals indexed in the international databases Scopus or Web of Science.

The topic of the PhD thesis is approved at least 3 years before the submission of the work to the thesis council, which allows the author to conduct a full-fledged research, publish the results and prepare a high-quality scientific work.

Doctoral dissertation

The results of the doctoral dissertation must be published in scientific journals included in the List of Peer-Reviewed Publications approved by the Presidium of the Commission, confirming their scientific significance and peer review.

To confirm the scientific quality of the work, it is necessary to have at least 1 article in journals indexed in the international databases Scopus or Web of Science.

The topic of the dissertation is approved at least 5 years before the submission of the work to the dissertation council, which gives the researcher enough time to conduct thorough research, prepare publications, and write a high-quality scientific work.

A doctoral dissertation is an important element of a researcher's scientific activity, as it ensures the award of a scientific degree and allows them to present their own contribution to the development of science. The dissertation also confirms the author's scientific qualifications and opens up new opportunities for professional growth.

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