Thesis

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Thesis

A Thesis (pronounced: /ˈθiːsɪs/) is a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree[1].

Etymology

The term "Thesis" originates from the Greek word θέσις, which means "something put forth". In the context of academia, a thesis refers to an intellectual proposition or claim put forth by a scholar.

Related Terms

  • Dissertation: A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. It is often used interchangeably with "thesis", especially in the United States.
  • Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through scientific research.
  • Antithesis: A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. In rhetoric, it refers to a contrast or opposition between two things.
  • Synthesis: The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole. In the context of academic writing, it refers to the process of combining various sources and ideas into a cohesive argument or analysis.

See Also

References

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski