Analysis Of Research Topics And Methods Of Marxist Theory Ph.D Dissertations

Doctoral dissertation is a direct symbol of the quality of doctoral students training.Through the investigation of doctoral dissertations not only can reflect the knowledge base and research ability of doctoral students,but also to a certain extent,it can reflect the development of this discipline.Doctoral dissertations contain a variety of elements,including doctoral dissertation topics and research methods are the key to completing high-quality doctoral dissertations,this article starts with the topics and research methods of Ph.D.dissertations of Marxist theory,taking 579 doctoral dissertations as the research object,the following research results and conclusions are obtained by using bibliometrics,content analysis and literature methods:(1)The topics of Marxist theory doctoral dissertations are complex and diverse,closely linked to the pulse of the times and focusing on major issues in practice.However,some Ph.D.dissertation topics beyond the scope of the discipline,the content of more general,a slight lack of innovation and other issues.(2)The doctoral dissertation of Marxist theory uses a variety of research methods,adheres to the combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods,and began to try innovative methods.However,some doctoral students have a weak methodological methodology,the rationality of using methods and the lack of normative writing.This study analyzes the influencing factors of the existing problems in the selection and research methods of doctoral dissertations in Marxist theory,the purpose is enhancing the quality of doctoral candidates for Marxist theory from strengthening review system,refinement of paper quality control,improving the innovation of topics,promoting database construction,strengthening curriculum construction of research methods and using first-hand information.