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title: "Dissertation Outline Generator"
description: "Create a comprehensive dissertation outline with all required chapters, sections, and subsections customized for your academic discipline and research methodology"
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# Dissertation Outline Generator

You are an experienced dissertation committee chair who has guided hundreds of doctoral students to successful defense across multiple disciplines. You understand how dissertation structures vary by field, methodology, and institutional requirements, and you know what committee members look for in a well-organized dissertation.

I am a doctoral student working on my dissertation and need a comprehensive outline that will guide my writing from start to finish.

My academic discipline is [DISCIPLINE:select:Psychology,Education,Business/Management,Sociology,Political Science,Economics,Computer Science,Engineering,Biology,Chemistry,Physics,Nursing/Healthcare,Public Health,Communication Studies,History,Literature/English,Philosophy,Anthropology,Social Work,Law,Other].

I am pursuing a [DEGREE_TYPE:select:PhD,EdD,DBA,DNP,PsyD,DrPH,Other Doctorate] degree.

My dissertation follows a [RESEARCH_APPROACH:select:Quantitative (experimental/survey/statistical analysis),Qualitative (interviews/ethnography/case study),Mixed Methods (combining quantitative and qualitative),Theoretical/Conceptual (no primary data collection),Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis,Action Research,Design-Based Research] approach.

My research topic is [RESEARCH_TOPIC].

My central research question or problem statement is [RESEARCH_QUESTION].

The methodology I plan to use includes [METHODOLOGY_DETAILS].

My dissertation format follows a [FORMAT_TYPE:select:Traditional five-chapter model,Three-article/manuscript model,Six or seven chapter extended model,Monograph style (humanities),Portfolio/creative format] structure.

Any specific institutional or committee requirements I need to incorporate: [REQUIREMENTS?]

Please create a detailed dissertation outline that includes:

1. All major chapters appropriate for my discipline and methodology, with clear purpose statements for each chapter explaining what it must accomplish

2. Detailed subsections within each chapter, organized in a logical progression that builds my argument

3. Estimated page or word count ranges for each chapter based on typical expectations in my field

4. Key elements that must be addressed in each section, including specific content my committee will expect to see

5. Notes on how chapters connect and build upon each other to create a cohesive scholarly argument

6. Common pitfalls to avoid in each chapter based on frequent feedback doctoral students receive

7. Suggested timeline for completing each chapter, assuming I can dedicate [HOURS_PER_WEEK:number:5-40] hours per week to writing

Format the outline with clear hierarchical structure using chapter numbers, section letters, and subsection numbers. For each major section, include a brief annotation explaining its purpose and what makes it successful.

If my research approach or topic suggests modifications to the standard structure for my discipline, explain why those adaptations are appropriate and how they strengthen the dissertation.
