From proposal to examination, producing a dissertation or thesis is a challenge. Grounded in decades of experience with research training and supervision, this fully updated and revised edition takes an integrated, down-to-earth approach drawing on case studies and examples to guide you step-by-step towards productive success.
Early chapters frame the tasks ahead and show you how to get started. From there, practical advice and illustrations take you through the elements of formulating research questions, working with software, and purposeful writing of each of the different kinds of chapters, and finishes with a focus on revision, dissemination and deadlines. How to Write a Better Thesis presents a cohesive approach to research that will help you succeed.
Author(s): David Evans, Paul Gruba, Justin Zobel (auth.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 167
Tags: Computer Science, general; Learning & Instruction; Document Preparation and Text Processing; Popular Science, general; Science, general
Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
What Is a Thesis?....Pages 1-7
Thesis Structure....Pages 9-16
Mechanics of Writing....Pages 17-37
Making a Strong Start....Pages 39-59
The Introductory Chapter....Pages 61-72
Background Chapters....Pages 73-82
Establishing Your Contribution....Pages 83-95
Outcomes and Results....Pages 97-112
The Discussion or Interpretation....Pages 113-119
The Conclusion....Pages 121-123
Before You Submit....Pages 125-136
Beyond the Thesis....Pages 137-150
Back Matter....Pages 151-167
