To be honest, ** topics are generally set by the teacher, and whatever topic he has, you will do it.
But, you have to work hard, what if?It would be great if you could do a project that you liked!
Many graduate students don't dare and won't communicate with their supervisors, so they are fooled by their supervisors. Do project A today, do project B in a few days, the topics are completely independent from each other, resulting in an incomplete story, unable to synthesize a big **, and then postpone.
Here are some tips to share.
1.Be well prepared and read the relevant literature:Before communicating with your supervisor, make adequate preparations, sort out and organize your research interests, directions, and possible topics to ensure that your ideas are clearly expressed. Be sure to read the literature, if you just say "I'm interested in this", the tutor will most likely not pass.
2.Learn about your supervisor's research: Before communicating the topic, you should know the research direction of the supervisor, what you have done, and what you are good at, so that you can choose a topic related to the supervisor's research so that you can get guidance in the future.
3.Keep your opinion to yourself:When communicating, the opinions and suggestions of the tutor can be listened to first, while keeping your own opinions reserved. The self-esteem of intellectuals is always so inexplicable.
4.Get straight to the point, conclusions first:In the process of communication, concisely introduce your research interests and possible directions and topics, so that the supervisor can quickly understand your ideas. Make a good list of references.
5.Show curiosity, thirst for knowledge:Express your enthusiasm for a particular research direction to your supervisor and explain your reasons and plans for choosing the topic.
6.Good at asking questions:If you haven't decided on a topic yet, you can ask your supervisor a question, such as: "I am interested in both topics, which do you think is more valuable for research?".Or, "I have some questions in this direction, can you give some advice?"”
7.Pre-time:Pre-set time with the tutor in advance to ensure that there is enough time to discuss ** topics and avoid inefficient and useless communication.
8.Record the results of the discussion:After communicating with your supervisor, remember to record the results of the discussion and the supervisor's suggestions, which will help you further refine the topic and research direction.
9.Be flexible and open:When choosing the best topic, keep a certain degree of flexibility and openness, and don't be too fixed, there may be a situation where the topic cannot be done and needs to be replaced. There are also limitations to the mentor's opinion.
When communicating with your mentor, keep a positive attitude and an open mind, and listen to your mentor's advice first. If you feel unreliable, you can go back and check it yourself, and then communicate further with the tutor. Don't set too high goals for yourself at first, and choose a topic that no one does, which will only torture you.
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