The content of the dissertation proposal
Graduates shall write a dissertation proposal before the writing of the dissertation. Based on the selected topic and research, and by referring to the relevant domestic and foreign research literature and theoretical analysis, the graduates shall write the dissertation proposal in no less than 7000 words. The dissertation proposal shall include the following aspects:
The source, basis, background, purpose, theoretical significance and practical application value of the topic;
Research status and development trend, the scope and means of reference of literature;
Academic conception, main research content, and key technology to be solved;
Research methods, technical routes, implementation plans and feasibility analysis to be adopted;
Required experimental means, research conditions and experimental conditions;
Required funds, including sources of funds, expenditure budget (the name, specifications, and quantity of engineering equipment and materials shall be filled in);
Work plan.
The composition of the dissertation proposal review group
The graduate’s dissertation proposal shall be reviewed by the dissertation proposal meeting. The review group should be composed of three to five faculty members of the same discipline with senior professional titles, one being the group leader (generally is the person responsible for the Doctoral program) and one secretary, and the supervisor can be the member of the review group but not the leader. The list of members of the review group shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Academic Degree Evaluation Sub-committee for approval.
The procedure of the dissertation proposal meeting
The graduates who intend to make the dissertation proposal shall fill out the Review and Evaluation Form of Dissertation Proposal for International Doctoral Candidates at HBUT for SIE to make the qualification evaluation (course performance; HSK; Paper publication), and they can apply for the dissertation proposal after approval;
The members of the review group raise questions about the dissertation proposal, and the graduates answer the questions;
The review group review the dissertation proposal. If the selected topic is appropriate, the arguments are sufficient and the measures are implemented, it shall be approved to enter the work of dissertation; if there are still deficiencies, the graduates shall be required to make further amendments and supplements, and the dissertation proposal will be done again.
The time of the dissertation proposal shall be this semester, and the specific time shall be determined by the school according to the actual situation. After finishing the proposal, each school shall fill out the Review and Evaluation Form of Dissertation Proposal for International Doctoral Candidates at HBUT with the process, feedback and results and submit it to the Academic Affairs Office of SIE with signature and stamp.
Relevant requirements
The dissertation proposal shall be done publicly in the school. The title, time, place, graduates and supervisors of the dissertation shall be posted within one week before the dissertation proposal;
Graduates shall submit the summary report to the members of the review group before the dissertation proposal, so as to prepare for the meeting;
Those who fail to pass the dissertation proposal are allowed to repeat it within one month. If they fail it again, they may defer their application until the next year;
After the graduates pass the dissertation proposal, the topic can not be changed randomly. If it has to be changed due to special circumstances, the dissertation proposal shall be made again and submitted to the Graduate School for the record. If the title of the dissertation is changed without permission, the university will not accept the application for dissertation defense.
All schools are required to ensure timely completion in good quality in strict accordance with the relevant regulations.
It is hereby announced.
School of International Education
