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How to choose thesis topic ?

  Advice on choosing thesis topic: If you are searching for a systematic procedure for finding a research topic then this article provides some information and references about how to do it. Most of the advice is from the YouTube videos of Gradcoach and Frances Chumny. Step 1: Make a list of broad areas of research that you are interested in. Best resources to find such areas is to visit the top conferences in your area and find out the keywords/topics in the call for papers section. Give preference to the topics which comes under the expertise of your supervisor, because he/she can much solid advice and feedback on your research. Try choosing the areas which would align to your career interests after completing the research. Keep at least 3 broad areas so that you will have more options if one the areas fail to interest your supervisor. Step 2: Narrow down the areas of interest. You can do this by looking at previous dissertations that are available in that area,...