Mastering your theory and literature review chapters
In this collection of free guides, we’ll explain all you need to know about planning and writing effective theory framework and literature review chapters.
What to do if there is no literature in your discipline
Conducting your PhD literature review and worried about worried that there is no literature in your discipline? This guide is for you.
How to write a PhD literature review: three tips to make life easier
Conducting an effective PhD literature review is hard. In this guide, we present an effective three-stage strategy that will help.
What is the purpose of a PhD literature review?
In this guide we explain the purpose of a PhD literature review and why it’s the most important chapter and how it relates to your research questions.
What is the difference between a PhD thesis literature review and theory framework?
Lots of students struggle to understand the difference between a PhD thesis literature review and theory framework. In this guide, we clear up the confusion.
Drowning in a sea of authors – How to be critical in a PhD literature review.
Don’t get lost in a sea of authors when you write your PhD literature review. Instead be critical. In this guide we explain how.
Wrestling an elephant into a cupboard: how to write a PhD literature review in nine easy steps
When I was writing my PhD I hated the literature review. I was scared of it. I thought it would be impossible to grapple. So much so that it used to keep me up at night. Now I know how easy it can be and I’m sharing my top tips with you today.
A Template To Help You Structure Your PhD’s Theoretical Framework Chapter
In this guide, I explain how to use the theory framework template. The focus is on the practical things to consider when you’re working with the template and how you can give your theory framework the rockstar treatment.
Eureka! When I learnt how to write a theoretical framework
The theoretical framework is so important, but so misunderstood. Here we explain it is in simple terms: as a toolbox.
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