Dissertation Consulting | Editorial Division

Topic Development

Composing a new study from scratch can be bewildering for new writers and for experienced researchers. For individuals new to academic research and doctoral candidates working on an advanced degree, trying to figure out where to begin can be confounding.

To cultivate a rewarding study, the researcher’s topic should provide clarity, have a powerful effect on the reader, and present present-day matters. The researcher needs to be strategic regarding selecting a specific topic that possesses relevance in the researcher’s field.

Once researchers conclude their selected topic is clear, contains content to have a powerful impact on the reader, and addresses present-day issues, researchers need to place focus on the questions that will steer the study and how to construct the study accordingly. Selecting the best methodology for the proposed research and accurately aligning foundational sections for the proposed research are vital.

Dee’tail Consulting editors use a unique and comprehensive means to ensure our clients yield positive results, as they complete their topic and methodological approach.


Editor’s Role

  • To start your topic development process, one of our qualitative editors will contact you to gather preference information regarding sample size and data collection.
  • You and your editor will dialogue on the comprehensive and exploratory research necessary to identify research gaps in your discipline.
  • Upon determining a potential research gap, your editor assists you in forming your Problem Statement. The problem statement establishes the tone for your entire study; therefore, ensuring the problem statement is solid is essential before moving forward to the next steps.
  • Once the problem statement is set, your editor assists you with developing your Purpose Statement. Once you form your purpose statement, your assigned editor ensures the research questions, sampling draft, etc., line up with the problem and purpose statements and ensures appropriateness for data collection.