Structuring Your Research Thesis

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Susan Carter (University of Auckland, Auckland) Frances Kelly (University of Auckland, Auckland)

Structuring Your Research Thesis

Susan Carter (University of Auckland, Auckland), Frances Kelly (University of Auckland, Auckland), Ian Brailsford (Centre for Academic Development, Auckland)

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Palgrave Macmillan
14 June 2012

Writing & editing guides; Study & learning skills: general; Educational material

Written in a lively and engaging style, this concise text helps students of all disciplines to structure their thesis in a clear, coherent and persuasive manner. It focuses on three core aspects of thesis structure and gives readers helpful guidance on ordering their ideas, making effective use of emphasis and achieving coherence in their writing. Enriched with insights from students and examiners, it shows students how to structure their thesis in a way that foregrounds the significance of their research.

Packed with ideas for structuring theses effectively, this practical guide will be invaluable to thesis writers of all disciplines.

By: Susan Carter (University of Auckland Auckland), Frances Kelly (University of Auckland, Auckland), Ian Brailsford (Centre for Academic Development, Auckland)
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 127g
ISBN: 9780230308138
ISBN 10: 0230308139
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 14 June 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface: Our Reader and Your Readers Introduction: Framework Ordering the Thesis Emphasis and Proportion Cohesion Conclusion Bibliography.

SUSAN CARTER Coordinator of the Research Development Programme at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where she has been coordinating a central doctoral programme since 2004. Her publications have focused on English literature analysis, doctoral experience, doctoral pedagogy, and the written thesis. FRANCES KELLY Lecturer in Doctoral Skills Development and Head of Student Learning at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her research interests span higher education and English. She is particularly interested in cultural conceptions of the PhD, doctoral writing and the transition from doctoral study to early career as well as neo-Victorian fiction. IAN BRAILSFORD Academic Advisor/Lecturer at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He works alongside early-career academics and helps sessional tutors with their teaching and academic careers.

Reviews for Structuring Your Research Thesis

'In my view, this book stands out well above the rest. It is at once practical but sensitive to the real issues and complexity of writing a thesis.' - Professor Martin Coyle, Cardiff University, UK