Thesis Tips – Master’s Students
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How to write a literature review introduction (+ examples)
The introduction to a literature review serves as your reader’s guide through your academic work and thought process. Explore the significance of literature review introductions in review papers, academic papers, essays, theses, and dissertations. We delve into the purpose and…
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How to write a unique thesis acknowledgement (+ FAQs)
Crafting a thesis acknowledgement is typically one of the final steps in completing a thesis. This post aims to assist you in gaining insights and guidance by addressing common questions related to thesis acknowledgements. By doing so, it enables you…
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How to find a reputable academic dissertation editor
Academic dissertation editing involves the expertise of skilled editors who go beyond grammar correction to improve the quality, coherence, and flow of lengthy academic texts like theses and dissertations. Learn more about how finding and hiring a professional and reputable…
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75 linking words for academic writing (+examples)
Linking words play an important role in academic writing: They connect different paragraphs, sections or ideas in a text. Therefore, they considerably improve the readability and argumentation of academic texts such as a thesis, dissertation, essay or journal publication. This…
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Left your dissertation too late? Ways to take action now
If you are prone to procrastination, or simply busy with many other things, you may suddenly realise that you are behind with your dissertation. Did you leave your dissertation too late? Maybe. Maybe not. It is time to take action!…
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How to write a fantastic thesis introduction (+15 examples)
The thesis introduction, usually chapter 1, is one of the most important chapters of a thesis. It sets the scene. It previews key arguments and findings. And it helps the reader to understand the structure of the thesis. In short,…
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First meeting with your dissertation supervisor: What to expect
The first meeting with your dissertation supervisor can be a little intimidating, as you do not know what to expect. While every situation is unique, first meetings with a dissertation supervisor often centre around getting to know each other, establishing…
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Sample emails to your thesis supervisor
A good thesis requires good communication between you and your thesis supervisor. This includes emails! Yet, even a simple email can lead to stress and overthinking. If you struggle to communicate with your thesis supervisor via email, have a look…
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The importance of sleep for efficient thesis writing
Thesis writing is hard. And it is common for students at all levels to feel stressed during this phase. Prioritising sleep may sound counterintuitive. But there are very good (scientific!) reasons to prioritise sleep for efficient thesis writing. Contents Sleep…
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Getting the most out of thesis supervision meetings
Chances are that postgraduate students meet their thesis supervisor/s only every few weeks, and for a limited amount of time. Therefore, it is extremely important to take full advantage of supervision meetings. The following tips help bachelor’s, master’s and PhD…
