Review of ‘the Literature’ or Literatures?
Keep in mind that the aim of it all is to have a thesis: a position or argument you wish to establish—a major claim…
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Introductions: first to be drafted, last to be finalised
In terms of writing, Introductions are often the first to be drafted, and last to be finalised. we’re usually still…
Thesis-As-Artifact: Your Thesis, Your Product
What you say and how you say it are interrelated, and come together in your final written product. From this…
What Examiners Look for: Seven Things to Remember
From the outset of your candidacy it's important to be developing your writing and presentation skills, because…
Reviewing Your Final Draft
Before submitting your thesis for examination, you and your supervisors might want to review your final draft…
Guidelines to PhD Examination
There's an important thing to keep in mind. Your examiners will have received guidelines for examining your thesis,…
Structuring Thesis Chapters: The Introductory/ Concluding Paragraphs
A chapter’s introductory paragraph can serve a number of distinctive functions. It can:
1. Show the relationship…
What is a Thesis?
When I ask students to bring me a copy of a thesis from the library, they’ll come back with a 200 or 300 page…