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Writing Your Thesis

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September 2013 | 248 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
'Written in an authoritative and accessible style, this is a must-read for anyone planning, researching and writing a doctoral thesis or dissertation. I will certainly be recommending this book to my research students.' - Professor Goeffrey Elliott, University of Worcester

'Paul's book was a lifeline during my doctorate: it is now the first book that I recommend for my research students! His book is easily accessible, full of practical advice, and provides useful study strategies to carefully guide you - this third edition is a valuable asset wherever you are on your doctoral journey.' - Dr Scott Buckler, University  of Worcester

Based on his extensive experience as a successful thesis supervisor, Paul Oliver shows you how to turn your notes and data into a finished Masters or PhD thesis or dissertation.  
Fully up-to-date with current HEFCE/other EU requirements, the book sets out a template for you to follow, including planning and preparation, theoretical perspectives, publishing preliminary findings, and preparing for the viva.

This edition contains:

  • Examples of common mistakes and how you can avoid them
  • Discussions of artefacts such as creative work
  • Research-focused content
  • A section on the relationship with your supervisor
  • Information on online and digital work, so you are up to date with the latest developments in thesis writing.

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PART ONE: THE PROCESS OF ACADEMIC WRITING
 
The Research Thesis
 
The Intellectual Content Of The Thesis
 
Organizing Your Work
 
The Role Of The Supervisor
 
Your Role As A Student
 
Grammar, Punctuation And Conventions Of Academic Writing
 
Layout Of The Thesis
 
PART TWO: WRITING YOUR THESIS
 
The Preliminary Pages And The Introduction
 
The Literature Review
General Issues Concerning The Literature Review

 
Online Literature Searching

 
 
Methodology
 
The Data Analysis Chapters
 
The Conclusion
 
Completing The Thesis
 
Publishing Findings During Preparation Of The Thesis
 
The Oral Examination

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I like this book as it is simple to navigate through and is useful for my students. I have used some of the ideas for my research and have found it a good text to help develop confidence with early researchers.

Ms Maggie Webster
Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University
October 1, 2013

This book provides essential advices to master students on planning, researching and writing thesis. The author summarized very important issues which could reduce students’ mistakes while writing up their thesis.

Dr Maryam Ba-Break
Nuffield Ctr for Int'l Health & Dev, Leeds University
September 19, 2013
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Sample Materials & Chapters

Sample chapter - The Research Thesis


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