A correctly formulated subject of research clarifies the topic of the diploma, concretizes the range of tasks that need to be solved, and determines the logic for completing the thesis. By clarifying the statement of purpose in the work process, recording successes in the research and practical parts of the diploma, it is easy to draw conclusions and successfully defend the work.
Diploma theme and introduction
The purpose of the thesis is to test the knowledge and skills of the student. Educational institutions offer a list of topics, but do not make their wording mandatory. The wording of the topic of the diploma is important, it determines the content of the introduction, which denotes the object and subject of the study, specifies the range of tasks to be solved.
If the topic is strictly fixed, then the object and subject of research in the diploma is the number one task. In this case, in the introduction you need to come closer to the wording:
- object;
- subject;
- research tasks.
If the topic of the diploma can be adjusted, then you should first decide on a brief description of the object and subject, and only then clarify the topic and coordinate it with the supervisor and the main department.
Object and subject of research
The exact definition of an object is not as important as the formula of the subject of study. The shorter both descriptions, the easier it is to formulate (clarify) the topic of the diploma and the range of tasks that will need to be solved. All these positions determine the amount of work required, the time that will have to be spent, and the final result.
A diploma is a test of the student’s knowledge and skills. It should not be regarded as the beginning of an epochal path in science or the foundation of a quick career at the place of work (distribution).
The subject of research in a diploma is a summary of the side, part, element of something more general, which focuses on what will be studied.
Diploma in Economics:
- object - an enterprise;
- subject - optimization of production planning.
A completely different diploma will turn out in the subject of the organization of the supply of materials. In addition, enterprises may be different, and their areas of competence will impose their own flavor:
- on the description of the object;
- on the description of the subject.
Programming Diploma:
- object - an enterprise;
- subject - protection of a business from attacks via email.
A completely different subject is protection from the negative influence of a social factor. It will not matter which particular enterprise is the object. The field of information and programming is specific in that it adequately relates to everything that surrounds it and that uses it.
But a completely different scenario will turn out if the object is the server, and the subject is the organization of dialogue through AJAX. The selection of such an object and such an object will only allow a qualified developer to answer a host of questions from reviewers, opponents, and academic council. Although they may not be aware of such a topic and will not have any idea about the object or about probable objects.
But the defense of a diploma with such initial data is an ungrateful waste of time and effort. Everything should be neat and compact: from the topic of the thesis to its brilliant defense.
Concretization of subject and object
Clarifying the wording of the object and subject of the study, it is advisable to read the works of last year’s graduates and hear the ideas of fellow students as they write the diploma. The object and subject of the study should not be chosen concisely and colorfully.
Here the main rule: "Everything is brief and accurate."
Choosing an enterprise as an object is an honor, but it’s easier to limit yourself to the work of the production department or the supply department. In the field of programming, one could choose an email server and a social factor as an object, and look for one interesting aspect of the first or second as a subject.
The subject should be attractive and interesting. It will be important to show the relevance and novelty of the work. This is easier to do on a small but understandable moment of something unambiguously claimed.
For example, email is always and everywhere in demand. The issues of reliability and security are always relevant, there is always reason to fight spam and the negative impact of unscrupulous or aggressive employees.
For small businesses, this is obscure, but for large enterprises, spam is a disaster, and the negative from a laid-off employee or his specific desire to harm the company is a real threat.
Relevance and novelty
A diploma must carry relevance and novelty. These components should be reflected in the subject, purpose and objectives of the study, which reveal the topic.
Ideally, when the topic is original against the background of the selected field of work and the uniqueness of the work performed can be reflected in the description of the object of study.
The easiest way to achieve uniqueness is to use a new product, another method, or an unexpected circumstance. Usually a careful analysis of the subject of study in a diploma allows this to be determined.
In the most exceptional case, when it is impossible to propose new things objectively on the topic, goal and subject of research, one can simply limit oneself to qualitative formulations of all the main positions: subject area (object), selected aspect (goal, objectives and subject of research in a diploma), and this will guarantee success.
A diploma is the result of applying the student’s knowledge and skills. This is what is required to be shown in your work, and the formulation of the subject of research is the task of applying knowledge and skills.