Choice of topic for Masters thesis

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The forum discussion centers on the appropriateness of suggesting research topics to a thesis supervisor that they previously explored but are no longer actively researching. Participants confirm that it is entirely acceptable to approach the supervisor with these suggestions, emphasizing the importance of open communication in academic settings. The consensus is that supervisors appreciate student initiative and interest in their past work, which can lead to fruitful research opportunities.

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Hi, my supervisor has asked me to decide upon a suitable topic for research work in my thesis-based Masters. I have checked out his recent papers, and I find that I am interested in research topics that he used to work on 6 or 7 years ago, but does not work on anymore.

Is it alright to ask him if I suggest to him research topics that he does not work one anymore, but used to work on eight to nine years ago?
 
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rock_pepper_scissors said:
Hi, my supervisor has asked me to decide upon a suitable topic for research work in my thesis-based Masters. I have checked out his recent papers, and I find that I am interested in research topics that he used to work on 6 or 7 years ago, but does not work on anymore.

Is it alright to ask him if I suggest to him research topics that he does not work one anymore, but used to work on eight to nine years ago?

You should not have this kind of hesitation to ask someone who is your supervisor this type of question.

Zz.
 
Oh, so you mean it's alright to ask him this question?
 
rock_pepper_scissors said:
Oh, so you mean it's alright to ask him this question?

Of course.
 

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