Thesis: Would you like the comfort and security of doing a thesis using a practical step-by-step guide? A thesis is an extensive piece of independent, academic work in which you study a single topic, in depth, over a specified time. Your thesis journey starts with choosing a topic and defining your research problem. Then you link your study’s questions, or hypotheses, with the existing literature. Next you follow a tried and tested roadmap to gather and interrogate your data, so you can generate robust findings. The final step is to conclude by summarising your key contributions and recommendations for further research.
How textbook helps: The book, Doing Your Thesis – A Practical Guide, is a concise aide to writing your thesis or dissertation. The easy-to-read resource covers everything you need to know. It provides a detailed map with ten, sequential steps, so you make your research journey a successful one. It helps with developing a research proposal, writing an introduction, and searching for, reviewing and critiquing relevant literature. Furthermore, it assists with designing and conducting primary research, and collecting, analysing and interpreting data. What’s more, it describes how to go about discussing and reporting findings and presenting conclusions and recommendations. A bonus section provides advice on planning, preparing and practising for your viva exam and presentation.
Student story: Kay was in the final year of her postgraduate studies and knew she had to write a thesis. However, she did not know where to begin. After reading our practical guide, Kay appreciated there was a way to go about doing a thesis using a practical set-by-step guide. She initially used the book to devise a realistic research proposal. She continued to rely on it to navigate her research journey, particularly with designing her study. Kay found it easy to put into practice the advice on adopting scholarly thesis structure and using an appropriate academic style of writing.
“Thesis Upgrade’s practical book guided me throughout the entire research process. From writing my original proposal to presenting the results, and even helping me make a fantastic viva presentation. It was a constant companion throughout my thesis studies. The best money I ever spent!” Kay Hatch, MSc Digital Innovation.