Writing your thesis proposal | GRTP23

A thesis proposal is an important step in your graduate academic journey and a roadmap for your research. Whether you are a Master’s or Doctoral student, developing a clear proposal can help you clarify your research goals, questions, methods, and timeline, and make the research process smoother.

In this workshop, you will explore different types of thesis proposals and consider which best fits your research. You will have opportunities to think through your research questions, methodology, and other key sections of your proposal, and to discuss suggestions and tips for structuring and planning it.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

- Describe the key components of a thesis proposal;

- Develop a structure and plan for your own thesis proposal;

- Identify available resources to support your proposal writing;

- Plan your research process and timeline.

Althea Thompson (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Department of History; an Academic Skills Workshop Facilitator for GradProSkills; and the Team Lead for Concordia’s Writing Centre. Her doctoral research investigates the “teaching” and learning of history on social media, using Russian history as a case study.