Thesis A thesis is an academic paper, usually ranging in length from 50-150 pages. In a thesis you present an original idea, then elaborate and defend it. Theses employ many different methodologies, ranging from purely theoretical discussions to ethnographic case studies and experiments.
Most theses use several different methodologies.
Topics for theses are numerous. You can write about current issues in technical communication research, such as science rhetoric, the Internet, gender studies, textual studies, visual rhetoric, ethics, management, or dozens of different subjects. The topics covered in ENGL 511 Theory and Practice of Technical Communication introduce you to some of the topics that can lead to effective theses. In fact, your research papers might be a good starting point as you think about thesis topics. Naturally, you want to refine your subject into a sharp, focused topic.