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Everything you wanted to know about structuring your PhD but were too afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about structuring your PhD but were too afraid to ask

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Jan 18, 2021 | Structure a PhD

Have you checked out the rest of The PhD Knowledge Base? It’s home to hundreds more free resources and guides, written especially for PhD students.  Understanding how to structure a PhD thesis can seem like a dark, mysterious art. Yet it needn’t be. Behind each...
How to find the thread that runs through your PhD thesis

How to find the thread that runs through your PhD thesis

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Jan 15, 2021 | Structure a PhD

Have you checked out the rest of The PhD Knowledge Base? It’s home to hundreds more free resources and guides, written especially for PhD students.  You probably worry about finding the thread that runs through your PhD thesis. In this post I want to offer two pieces...
How to edit a PhD thesis (without going mad)

How to edit a PhD thesis (without going mad)

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Jun 5, 2020 | ESL Resources, Structure a PhD, Writing

Your PhD thesis is the culmination of years of coursework and research and it can seem pretty overwhelming. Once you complete a draft, your work is far from over. Editing and proofreading are a significant part of your work on your dissertation, but after drafting...
The 9 most effective ways to achieve PhD success

The 9 most effective ways to achieve PhD success

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Feb 26, 2020 | Structure a PhD, Writing

  Writing a PhD is physically, intellectually and emotionally daunting. You may spend each day doubting yourself, not sure if you’re making the right choices and unsure whether you’ve got what it takes. During my life, I’ve helped thousands of PhD students like...
How To Structure A PhD Thesis

How To Structure A PhD Thesis

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Nov 21, 2019 | Structure a PhD, Structuring a thesis

Introduction Universities and supervisors often assume that PhD students know how to structure their PhD theses. But often this assumption is false, which can cause considerable headache and uncertainty. It can also waste a lot of time and money as you engage in a...
The difference between empirical and discussion chapters (and how to write them)

The difference between empirical and discussion chapters (and how to write them)

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Jun 7, 2019 | Structure a PhD, Structuring a thesis

It is a common misconception that the empirical chapters are the place for your analysis. Often this confuses the reader. In fact, you need to split the empirical facts and discussion of those facts into two distinct sections.  In this post I want to explain why, more...
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