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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...
Five tips to improve your PhD thesis

Five tips to improve your PhD thesis

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Jun 7, 2019 | Improve Your Writing, Increase Your Productivity, Structure a PhD, Structuring a thesis

Many of the guides, templates and tips on The PhD Knowledge Base are oriented towards specific sections of the thesis. That’s because each section presents its own challenges and needs its own approach. However, there are five tips to bear in mind that apply...
What are you doing and how are you doing it? Articulating your aims and objectives.

What are you doing and how are you doing it? Articulating your aims and objectives.

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Mar 6, 2019 | Structure a PhD, Structuring a thesis

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. How long does it take the person reading your thesis to understand what you’re doing and how you’re doing it? If the...
Wrestling an elephant into a cupboard: how to write a PhD literature review in nine easy steps

Wrestling an elephant into a cupboard: how to write a PhD literature review in nine easy steps

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Feb 10, 2019 | PhD lit review and theory, Structure a PhD, Structuring a thesis

When I was writing my PhD I hated the literature review. I was scared of it. One day, my supervisor took me to one side and told me that I had no choice: ‘It was going to have to be done before you start fieldwork’. I was terrified. Sound familiar? According to...
How To Structure A PhD With Our PhD Writing Template

How To Structure A PhD With Our PhD Writing Template

by Dr. Max Lempriere | Feb 9, 2019 | Structure a PhD, Structuring a thesis

Introduction Our PhD Writing Template is a way to visualise every element of your PhD on one page. Once you have filled it in you will have an overview of each section of the thesis and an executive summary of the thesis as a whole. It’ll show you how to write a...
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