“To write a thesis in a second-language, it is very helpful to break a highly complex set of processes into a series of simpler stages or sub-tasks which enable you to ‘get started’and have a sense of accomplishment as these smaller tasks are completed. They also become aware of the key role of feedback and the essential role of revising and that there will be times at which they may need to redraft (go back closer to the beginning). Extensive drafting and feedback should also effectively reduce potential plagiarism as the writer will be receiving feedback on a continuous basis.
Murray (2002) recommends a very useful strategy to generate text, particularly in the early stages of the PhD. She suggests using the following set of prompts to help student write about the context of their topic.” [1]
This strategy can be used by either the candidate to motivate him/her self or by the supervisor to encourage his students getting started. it can be used repeatedly as your focus develops or alters.
What can I write about? The context/ background to my research
[wpsm_comparison_table id=”6″ class=””]Reference
Paltridge, B., & Starfield, S. (2007). Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language: A handbook for supervisors. Routledge.
Murray, R. (2002) How to Write a Thesis, Buckingham, UK: Open University Press.
