The Final Chapter
The final chapter should balance the errors confessed and achievements proclaimed, as much as reconnecting the data…
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Ten Steps to Writing an Effective Abstract
An abstract is a condensed version of the manuscript, which highlights the major points covered, concisely…
Eight Steps to Developing an Effective Outline
The purpose of an outline is to divide the writing of the entire paper into a number of smaller tasks. A good…
Developing an Effective Title
The title should include all essential words in the right order so the topic of the manuscript is accurately and…
Anticipating Obstacles in Journal and Thesis Writing
The best laid plans often go awry. The key to following through on the plan you just made is to anticipate the…
Becoming a more productive writer
The most successful academics are those who write and publish prolifically. Few, however, find the writing process…
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…
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…
Clues for Evaluating Research Studies
Introduction
One form of authority that relies a great deal on observation and often carries special weight is the…
Reviewing Your Final Draft
Before submitting your thesis for examination, you and your supervisors might want to review your final draft…