Once you know what your thesis will be about, it's time to start researching, that is, collecting relevant literature. Today, this can be easily done with the help of the internet.
1. Review the faculty/program's requirements for the final thesis.
You will probably also find some expectations regarding the literature. These
Be sure to keep this in mind, as it would be a shame to get caught in the middle of something like this.
2. Search the internet for the points of your topic outline
This is the easiest way to research. Take your topic outline and search for each point of it as a keyword on the internet (even in 2-3 word combinations). Nowadays, in addition to simple search engines, there are also search engines that filter professional articles, books, and publications. Be sure to try out what they can do! One example is Google Scholar.
3. Collect the results
In most cases, you will have a lot of results that are worth collecting (usually 1-3 pages of Google results are worth looking at). Don't be surprised, you may have a list of up to 50 items. You should first review this potential bibliography to ensure that only reliable, acceptable sources remain in it. Set aside the rest, in case you "dabble" in it later!
4. Select the results
The expectations of different departments/faculties may differ greatly, but there are a few basic rules: we look for primary sources and, if possible, avoid dictionaries and encyclopedias (unfortunately, consultants don't like Wikipedia either). Use material whose author is identifiable and is closely related to the given topic (public blog posts by self-proclaimed "scholars" do not really meet this requirement). You can also find existing diploma theses, but these should primarily be used as "inspiration", as a final thesis sample, or to expand the bibliography.
5. Divide it into Internet and library resources
It is worth collecting separately from your existing list on the internet or in the library only.
available sources (of which there will probably only be a few).
6. Also look at the bibliography of the sources collected
If you feel that you haven't found enough material, it is worth reviewing the bibliography of the sources you have already found, as you may find new references and references there as well.
7. Check the literature with the consultant
Once you are satisfied with all this, it is advisable to discuss it with the consultant, who will either accept the completed
bibliography, or indicates what not to use, or makes suggestions for expansion.
If you have any further questions, we are happy to help:
Kristof Molnar
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Email: korrepcristof@gmail.com
Website: korrepkristof.hu
