Writing Your Thesis
Student Success
'Paul's book was a lifeline during my doctorate: it is now the first book that I recommend for my research students! His book is easily accessible, full of practical advice, and provides useful study strategies to carefully guide you - this third edition is a valuable asset wherever you are on your doctoral journey.' - Dr Scott Buckler, University of Worcester
Based on his extensive experience as a successful thesis supervisor, Paul Oliver shows you how to turn your notes and data into a finished Masters or PhD thesis or dissertation.
Fully up-to-date with current HEFCE/other EU requirements, the book sets out a template for you to follow, including planning and preparation, theoretical perspectives, publishing preliminary findings, and preparing for the viva.
This edition contains:
- Examples of common mistakes and how you can avoid them
- Discussions of artefacts such as creative work
- Research-focused content
- A section on the relationship with your supervisor
- Information on online and digital work, so you are up to date with the latest developments in thesis writing.
Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
An essential guide, specifically for first time students embarking on a thesis.
A very useful, helpful text that gives someone confidence and support for submission.
Very thorough book. Covers everything needed to write a thesis and provides recommended further reading which is very useful. Particularly like the fact that the book also has a chapter relating to the viva and how to prepare for it.
Best textbook about writing a thesis that I have seen on the market. Very clear and concise advice
An ideal companion to the study skills library
An informative and valuable resources for our undergraduate Social Science students
This is a very useful work which I have recommended to any third year students considering Masters. It is authoritative without being intimidating.
Good and relevant for The student
A great support to those starting to think about putting their research together
I recommend this book to my third year students as it gives them an idea of structure when they are writing their dissertations. The chapters are concise with relevant easy to follow information. I have also used this book myself as I am studying for a doctorate and used it when teaching on the research module.
