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Thesis Design Canvas

This document outlines a thesis design canvas to help plan and structure a research thesis. It includes 8 sections to address: 1) topic background and context, 2) relevant literature and identification of themes/gaps, 3) research problem/questions, 4) informing theories, 5) methodology, 6) planned methods, 7) intended sample, and 8) potential contributions of the research. The goal is to help researchers systematically consider all important aspects of designing their thesis study.

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Thesis Design Canvas

This document outlines a thesis design canvas to help plan and structure a research thesis. It includes 8 sections to address: 1) topic background and context, 2) relevant literature and identification of themes/gaps, 3) research problem/questions, 4) informing theories, 5) methodology, 6) planned methods, 7) intended sample, and 8) potential contributions of the research. The goal is to help researchers systematically consider all important aspects of designing their thesis study.

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Name: Date/Version: The Thesis Design Canvas

Topic Description
TDC1 Topic, Background, and Context TDC3 Approach and Assumptions

What is the background to your study? What philosophical assumptions (ontology, epistemology, axiology) underpin and
Who are the key stakeholders? inform your research?
What are your personal motivations and objectives for the project?

TDC2 Literature Engagement


Bodies of Literature / Constellations of Studies Them es, Issues, Gaps Research Focus

What literatures are relevant to the research? What themes or issues (relevant to your research) does each literature What is your research problem and/or research questions?
investigate (explicit or implicit)?
What are the key papers / research studies?
Are there any gaps or problems with the literatures?
Does each literature play a supporting or motivating role?

TDC4 Theory TDC8 Planned Contributions

What theoretical ideas / models / frameworks / concepts will inform your research? What are the potential contributions (empirical, theoretical, or practical)
of your research?

TDC5 Methodology TDC6 Methods TDC7 Sample

What is the methodology you are going to adopt? What methods of data collection and analysis do you plan to use? What sample do you intend to use?

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