All dissertation synonyms
dis·ser·ta·tion
D d noun dissertation
- treatise — a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
- monograph — a treatise on a particular subject, as a biographical study or study of the works of one artist.
- argumentation — Argumentation is the process of arguing in an organized or logical way, for example in philosophy.
- discourse — communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.
- disquisition — a formal discourse or treatise in which a subject is examined and discussed; dissertation.
- disputation — the act of disputing or debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate.
- critique — A critique is a written examination and judgment of a situation or of a person's work or ideas.
- commentary — A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place.
- memoir — a record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.
- tractate — a treatise; essay.
- thesis — a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections: He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war.
- paper — a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- tract — a brief treatise or pamphlet for general distribution, usually on a religious or political topic.
verb dissertation
- soapbox — Also, soap box. an improvised platform, as one on a street, from which a speaker delivers an informal speech, an appeal, or political harangue.
- prelect — to lecture or discourse publicly.
- chalk talk — an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard