This week we focused on understanding how to develop a clear thesis proposal and structure for our FMP.
First, we learned what a thesis should include. A full thesis normally has a title page, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, themed chapters, conclusion, references and appendices Thesis structure and notes_mast…. This helped me understand the overall academic structure and what kind of sections I need to prepare in the future.
We also studied how to write a research proposal. The proposal needs to explain why the research is important, what gap it fills, and what new knowledge it may bring Thesis proposal structure. It should include a research title, draft introduction, keywords, literature review, a draft chapter, chapter outline and an indicative bibliography. I learned that the proposal is not only an idea, but a clear plan with research questions and methods.
In addition, we looked at how to structure the thesis more clearly. We need to identify the audience and purpose, break the topic into main questions and sub-questions, and explain our methodology and critical review Thesis Proposal Approaches . This made me think more carefully about what I want to research and how it connects to my practical work.
We also received a reading list with important books and journals related to animation, film theory, colour theory and game studies Reading List-Term 2 . These sources will support our literature review and help us build stronger academic arguments.
Overall, this week helped me understand the academic expectations of the thesis and how to organise my research in a logical and professional way.