The Thesis Writing Survival Guide

Writing a thesis or dissertation can be a tough task-this practical guide will make it much easier! Are you a student who's just a thesis or dissertation away from completing your degree? Do you feel it's a hugely daunting task and you're not sure where to begin, or how to tackle all the reading, researching, and writing ahead of you? Don't worry-you don't have to do it alone! This concise guide will support you every step of the way on your journey from initial idea to completed thesis. In this practical guide, packed with tips, tricks, and tools, you will learn:How to find the right topic for your thesis or dissertation How to write a convincing research proposal How to conduct a literature review How to choose and correctly apply an appropriate qualitative or quantitative research method How to develop a mindset that will keep you writing How to write like an academic and build up convincing arguments With The Thesis Writing Survival Guide at your side, you will confidently overcome all the challenges that students typically encounter on their thesis or dissertation writing journey. The book is written with a focus on the typical needs of graduate students in the social sciences, although students from other disciplines and those who are writing a thesis as part of their undergraduate studies will also find plenty of useful advice in it. Learn the nuts and bolts of thesis writing-and successfully complete your degree!