A brief note on research theme and dissertation report title

A brief note on research theme and dissertation report title (information from perplexity.ai)

My question: "What is a research theme and a dissertation report title in the context of an MBA and a Housing Studies dissertation project? Briefly compare them in terms of their differences and purposes served in a dissertation project."

The reply: "A research theme in an MBA or Housing Studies dissertation refers to the broad subject area or central topic around which the entire study is focused. It sets the general direction of the inquiry, outlining the key issues, concepts, or problems that the research will address. The research theme is more conceptual and serves to position the study within a wider field of academic or practical interest.

In contrast, a dissertation report title is a precise, concise statement that encapsulates the specific focus or research question of the dissertation. It is often narrowly defined to reflect the exact scope of the research project and typically highlights the core problem, context, or variables studied. The title communicates what the dissertation is explicitly about and guides readers on the study’s content at a glance.

The key differences and purposes they serve in a dissertation project are:

Aspect	Research Theme	Dissertation Report Title
Definition	Broad subject area or overarching topic	Specific, concise statement of research focus
Purpose	Frames and situates the research broadly	Identifies the exact scope and focus of the project
Scope	General and conceptual	Narrow, specific, and well-defined
Role in dissertation	Guides formulation of research questions, literature review, and methodological approach	Provides clarity and immediate understanding of the study's content
Example in MBA	"Digital Marketing Strategies in SMEs"	"Evaluating the Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing on Customer Engagement in Hong Kong SMEs"
Example in Housing Studies	"Housing Affordability Challenges for Gen Z"	"Assessing the Impact of Government Policies on Housing Affordability among Middle-Class Gen Z in Hong Kong"

Thus, while the research theme sets the broad academic or practical context, the dissertation title denotes the precise research undertaking within that theme. The theme reflects the area of interest and inquiry direction, whereas the title communicates the focused research question or problem the dissertation intends to solve or analyze. Both are essential but serve different organizational and communicative roles within the dissertation project structure. This distinction holds for both MBA and Housing Studies dissertations or any other academic research projects."

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