The topic selection of graduate dissertations is an important part of academic research, and the quality of topic selection is directly related to the depth and breadth of research. This paper will provide you with a topic selection guide from two aspects: research purpose and topic selection principle.

Research purposes

The research purposes of graduate dissertations are mainly divided into descriptive research, interpretive approach research and exploratory research. Descriptive research mainly discusses the present situation and development process of a scientific phenomenon and answers the question of "what is it"; Explanatory methods dig deep into the causal relationship behind scientific phenomena and answer the question of "why"; Exploratory research is a preliminary understanding of a certain theme or phenomenon, preparing for further in-depth research.

Topic selection principle

Choosing a topic with practical significance: ensuring that research is closely related to social life is a hot issue that everyone cares about, so research is more meaningful. Choose a theoretical topic: academic papers should be theoretical, which is obviously different from work summary and research report. Choose topics that you can control: fully understand your knowledge reserve and analytical ability, choose appropriate topics, and avoid blindly challenging difficult and complicated topics.