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Writing Proposal and Synopsis for Ph.D in English

Prof. (Dr.) Asghar Ali Ansari

Deptt. of English, JNU, Jaipur.

Ph.D in English

A Ph.D in English is a degree awarded to a person who has pursued higher studies in terms of advance research. After completing your Masters in English literature , you can opt for your Ph.D in English literature or language. But to become a Ph.D scholar in English you have to first write a Ph.D proposal and Synopsis. In this blog we are going to discuss the Ph.D proposals, how to write them and their importance in detail.

If you want to become a Ph.D scholar, the first step is that you must be dedicated and serious regarding your research. To get enrolled in a good university is not enough. You should also be motivated and should be ready to face all the difficulties and challenges in the way of completing your Ph.D in English. To get a Ph.D degree is not an easy task. It requires hard work, dedication, and one has to be creative. So, think about Ph.D only when you are yourself inclined towards it and ready to face all the problems and difficulties in the way of getting a Ph.D Degree. Please do not turn towards Ph.D because you did not find a job after your post graduation as many people do and you think that after doing Ph.D you will get a good job and earn a lot of money. If it is your intention then it is advisable that you should start a business of yours and you will earn a lot and become rich. Do Ph.D only when you are creative and innovative and have a developed research aptitude and a keen interest in English language and literature.

Ph.D Proposal and Synopsis:

Before choosing a topic for your Ph.D thesis, what you are going to write on this topic must be clear in your mind which should be in a written form. The outlines of your proposed research is called the Ph.D Proposal or Synopsis. It indicates your motives and plans which you are going to implement in your thesis during your Ph.D days. So be careful while writing Ph.D proposal and Synopsis because they play very important role in achieving your goal. In fact it is a reflection of your would be work, what you are going to do in your research. If the proposal is effective, well- written and clear, then half work is done for you.

While writing a Ph.D proposal do not be hasty and random. Think over this again and again and take help from your guide. Write the first draft, then revise it and after a deep thought, when you think it proper, write the final draft and submit it. In your proposal you must mention your plan, your methodology and the main research questions for which you are going to search the answers. Mention clearly what you want to do, what methodology you want to apply in your research, how your study will find out the answers of your research questions and most importantly how your research is going to contribute in the field of your research areas. I am sure that by now you would have understood how important Ph.D Proposal is for your research. In fact the proposal and

synopsis are the first step in the area of your research and so you should write a good synopsis for your research because it will highlight the area of your research as its going to be your authorship in future.

While writing synopsis you must have a critical and dedicative approach. It also often happens with many scholars, that after studying and reading for sometimes, their thoughts and ideas are refined and so they need to make some corrections in their proposals, and sometimes to change the entire course of their research. In this case it is advisable to present a revised synopsis at the time of annual review.I again repeat that you must write a well-organized and clear proposal or synopsis. It must also contain a summary of your work which have already been done or finally completed. This summary should also be clearly written and every point in it should indicate your reading and grasp of the subject.

Proposal or Synopsis must contain the followings:

• Title: Choose an appropriate and suitable title which should attract the attention of the readers.
• Aims and Statement of the topic: The aim should be straight forward & clear.
• Review of Literature: At least ten to fifteen reviews of literature must be there which will exhibit your knowledge of the project which you are handling.
• Research Methodology: Clearly mention how you are going to conduct the research. What will be your approach./ This is important.
• Clearly mention the importance of your study. How it is going to contribute in the field of research.
• Research gap is also very important. Mention the gap and how your research will fill the void.
• Mention your findings.
• Conclusion of your research.

Length of Synopsis:

It is highly advisable that the synopsis or proposal should not be lengthy. It must be precise and impressive. If it is not precise and impressive, it may be rejected by the research committee. So, if you need, take the help of expert Ph.D holders.

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