Choice of topic for Masters thesis

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the appropriateness of suggesting research topics to a supervisor for a thesis-based Masters program, particularly focusing on topics that the supervisor previously researched but has since moved away from.

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  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about whether it is acceptable to propose research topics that the supervisor no longer actively works on.
  • Another participant reassures that there should be no hesitation in asking the supervisor about suggesting these topics.
  • A follow-up question seeks clarification on the acceptability of asking the supervisor about these topics.
  • A subsequent response confirms that it is indeed acceptable to ask the supervisor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that it is acceptable to approach the supervisor with these suggestions, with no significant disagreement noted.

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Who May Find This Useful

Students in thesis-based Masters programs seeking guidance on topic selection and communication with supervisors.

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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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