Literature Review

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…

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Introduction

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…

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Thesis

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…

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3. Writing & Editing

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 eventually you will…

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Writing Tips

Reviewing Your Final Draft

Before submitting your thesis for examination, you and your supervisors might want to review your final draft against the following…

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Examiners

Guidelines to PhD Examination

There’s an important thing to keep in mind. Your examiners will have received guidelines for examining your thesis, so you…

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Writing Tips

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 of the chapter…

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Thesis

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…

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