Facing a thesis proposal seminar is one of the most important stages in completing your studies, especially for final-year students. Even if you have prepared your proposal thoroughly, the real challenge often arises during the Q&A session with the examiners.
Many students feel nervous because they don’t know what questions will be asked, especially those related to methodology, topic relevance, or theoretical foundations. To help you prepare better, here are 20 examples of common questions asked during proposal seminars along with sample answers.
List of Questions + Answers for Thesis Proposal Seminars
1. What is your reason for choosing this topic?
Answer: I chose this topic because it aligns with my academic background, is relevant to current phenomena, and has the potential to contribute both to the field of study and practical applications.
2. What is the main problem in this research?
Answer: The main problem is the lack of public understanding regarding [the discussed topic], which is why research is needed to provide mapping or solutions.
3. How did you formulate the research problem?
Answer: I formulated the problem based on preliminary data and literature studies, then structured it into specific and measurable research questions.
4. What is the purpose of this research?
Answer: The purpose is to identify, analyze, and explain the relationship between [variable X] and [variable Y].
5. What are the theoretical and practical benefits of your research?
Answer: Theoretically, this research enriches the literature on [the field]. Practically, it can be a reference for decision-making or strategy development for relevant stakeholders.
6. Why did you choose this research method?
Answer: I chose this method because it suits the type of data needed and is appropriate for answering the research problems I formulated.
7. What variables are used?
Answer: The independent variable is [X], while the dependent variable is [Y]. Both are measured using indicators relevant to the literature I used.
8. What sampling technique did you use?
Answer: I used purposive sampling because I needed respondents with specific criteria relevant to the topic.
9. Is your sample size representative?
Answer: Yes, based on calculations using the [e.g., Slovin] formula, the sample size used meets the representativeness requirement.
10. How did you test the validity and reliability of the instrument?
Answer: I conducted a validity test by observing item correlation values, and a reliability test using Cronbach’s Alpha to ensure data consistency.
11. What are the data sources in your research?
Answer: My data sources consist of primary data from questionnaires distributed directly to respondents, and secondary data from journals and articles.
12. What data analysis technique did you use?
Answer: I used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS to examine the relationships between variables.
13. Why didn’t you choose a qualitative method?
Answer: Because my research focuses on examining the relationship between variables quantitatively and requires numerical data that can be statistically processed.
14. Are there previous studies that you used as references?
Answer: Yes, I referred to several previous studies, one of which is research by [researcher’s name] that is relevant to my topic.
15. What is the novelty of your research?
Answer: This research introduces an approach or variables that have not been widely studied within the context or population I examined.
16. How do you ensure the objectivity of this research?
Answer: I maintain objectivity by staying neutral during data collection and processing, and by using standardized instruments.
17. What are the limitations of your research?
Answer: The limitations lie in the limited number of respondents and the research scope, which only covers a specific area.
18. How does this research contribute to society?
Answer: This research is expected to provide insights or policy recommendations for society or relevant parties.
19. What are the indicators of success for your research?
Answer: The indicators of success include the alignment between research objectives and the results obtained from data analysis.
20. If the results do not meet expectations, what will you do?
Answer: I will still present the findings objectively, look for scientific explanations for the results, and suggest further research.
Make Your Proposal Seminar a Success with Maximum Preparation and Meaningful Appreciation Gifts!
Sample gift box to appreciate a friend who has passed their seminar stage. | Credit: Studiokado
After the seminar session ends, giving appreciation to a friend who successfully passed this stage can be a meaningful form of support. Whether to celebrate the proposal seminar or the final thesis seminar, you can give small gifts as encouragement.
Studiokado is here to support moments like this with various gift box options, custom merchandise, and corporate gifts that are perfect as appreciation after academic presentations or formal seminars.
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Custom mugs and tumblers
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If you need items to distribute at official campus or corporate seminars, Studiokado also has many choices of seminar souvenirs and corporate merchandise that can be customized according to your event theme.
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