Writing your thesis
How to come up with a topic for your thesis
Depending on the level of your studies, you will be required to come up with a topic for your thesis by yourself or to choose from a list of broad topics. In either case, you will need to first, …
The perfect thesis topic: 5 questions you need to ask
Having chosen a thesis topic is one small step for you, but one giant leap for your thesis. Before starting the actual research, you need to make sure that your topic is well formed. Take a look at …
How to gather data for your thesis
The next step, after choosing a topic for your thesis and making sure it is crisp and ready, is gathering data. In this article, we will focus on how to effectively collect theoretical and empirical …
How to structure a thesis
Starting a thesis can be daunting. There are so many questions in the beginning: How do you actually start your thesis? How do you structure it? What information should the individual chapters …
How to write a good thesis introduction
For many people, getting started with the thesis introduction is the most scary part. Writing introductions can be intimidating. At this point, most of your research/prep work should be done and you …
How to write a thesis statement
The thesis statement is one of the most important elements of any piece of academic writing. It can be defined as a very brief statement of what the main point or central message of your paper is. …
How to write a good literature review [6 steps]
Whether you are writing a paper or a thesis, a review of existing literature is always part of the deal. For a thesis, a literature review is part of the introduction, but it can be a separate …
How to write an excellent thesis conclusion
At this point in your writing, you have most likely finished your introduction and the body of your thesis, dissertation, or paper. While this is a reason to celebrate, you should not underestimate …
5 tips for writing your thesis conclusion
Writing a good conclusion is crucial to the success of your thesis, as it is the last thing that your reader will see and your chance to leave a good impression. In this article, we will give you 5 …
How to proofread your thesis [7 tips]
After you have finished your thesis, you will need to proofread it (multiple times) before you can present it to your committee. You have put a lot of work into your thesis, and you do not want an …
How to prepare an excellent thesis defense [6 steps]
If you're about to complete, or have ever completed a graduate degree, you have most likely come across the term "thesis defense". In many countries, to finish a graduate degree, you have to write a …