What's the topic? That's all that matters. Therefore, any concept involved in the topic is a core concept and must be clearly defined.

2. Why?

It is the literature review, which is the most important, and the purpose is to provide proof for your topic selection. Focusing on the theme of the paper from big to small, this paper summarizes the existing research from both international and domestic aspects, and explains what problems have been solved by predecessors. What problems have not been solved? What's different about your research? What innovations are there in perspective, method and viewpoint? The common mistake is to simply list other people's research conclusions, lack analysis and summary, and have no own opinions. Even for the study of China, foreign literature is usually indispensable. The opening report without foreign literature may be rejected by the judges from the impression.

3. How come?

Is the research scheme design. This can reflect the uniqueness. Including theoretical framework (research hypothesis), research methods, time arrangement, etc. To show your thoughtfulness? Theoretical framework? With what? Research methods? You can even consider writing a chapter each. In order to highlight the importance of methods, write a chapter in the final doctoral thesis? Research methods? It is increasingly considered essential, especially doctoral thesis.

The above is Bian Xiao's sharing of the three questions that need to be answered in the opening report of the paper. I hope it will help my friends. If you want to know more, welcome to pay attention to this platform!