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How to Write a Thesis

Rowena Murray

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English
Open University Press
15 February 2017
Moving beyond the basics of thesis writing, the book introduces practical writing techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing. Issues such as working out the criteria for your thesis, writerʼs block, writing a literature review and making notes into a draft are also covered.

Useful summaries and checklists help students to stay on track or regain their way. Learn how to:

Develop good writing habits Overcome writer’s block Understand the assessment process Get the most from your Supervisor

New to this edition:

New visual map of your thesis to track your progress through the writing process Advice on using social media productively and avoiding potential distractions during your writing More support on writing in a second language

Using writing retreats and micro-groups to benefit from writing alongside others New material on how to finesse your thesis by ""back-revising"" at the final stages

Advice on writing schedules for part-time students New chapter summaries to aid reflection and give pointers for next steps
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Imprint:   Open University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   489g
ISBN:   9780335262069
ISBN 10:   0335262066
Pages:   408
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Rowena Murray is Associate Dean (Research) at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. She carries out research on writing, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and British Academy. Her other bestselling books with Open University Press include How to Write a Thesis, How to Survive Your Viva and The Handbook of Academic Writing (written with Sarah Moore). Rowena is also Editor of the Helping Students to Learn Series and edited the first volume - The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

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