Summary
Contents
Subject index
‘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 WorcesterBased on his extensive experience as a successful thesis supervisor, Paul Oliver shows you how to turn your notes and data into a finished 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 fully revised and updated 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 writingThe book will offer essential advice to postgraduate and research students on master’s, M. Phil or Ph.D programmes. It also offers helpful guidelines for overseas students.
The Conclusion
The Conclusion
In this chapter we look at the essential content of a good conclusion. We discuss how to review the aims and how to stress the contribution to knowledge made by your research. We also consider how to write a reflexive discussion of the research process, and how to write the abstract. The chapter concludes with a checklist to help you write and structure your own conclusion.
Study Strategies
- Read a sample of research articles in academic journals, and consider any apparent ways in which the research could have been improved. Are these possible limitations mentioned or discussed in the article? If you had been conducting the research, how would you have addressed such limitations?
- The advantage of using articles rather than theses for ...
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