Dissertation Ideation Tool

Navigate the critical first phase of your dissertation journey with this intelligent ideation tool designed for both Master's and PhD students. Features a dynamic flowchart that adapts based on your chosen methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), with a built-in decision helper for students unsure of their approach. Includes discipline-specific examples from healthcare, psychology, computer science, education, and business. The tool guides you through 10-12 steps covering problem definition, literature review, research questions, data planning, and methodology selection. Supports draft saving with JSON export/import for iterative work, localStorage persistence for seamless continuation, and generates formal PDF proposals for advisor review. Designed to bridge Phase 1 (ideation) with Phase 2 (comprehensive outline development) through structured JSON output for AI processing.