Steve Tippins Ph.D. walks through how to write a dissertation prospectus that actually works. Answer who, what, when, where, and why. Match your university's rubric. Show your committee the project is feasible. Don't overcomplicate it.
Your goal at this point, you're not trying to prove that you're smart. You're not trying to prove anything other than I know what you're looking for or what you're going to ask for, and I've provided it for you. I've provided a short document that shows there is a problem and there's a path to go after that problem. Congratulations on reaching the stage of working on your prospectus. Don't make it overcomplicated. Provide what they're looking for, the who, what, when, where, why type questions. Understand your university's specific requirements— many times a rubric that can help you— and understand doability is what you're putting forth. This is an idea that needs to be done and can be done. And good luck. If you're working on your prospectus and you're looking for help, you can join our free dissertation help community.
