The research design chapter often follows the review chapter. It generally focuses on the methodology that you have adopted for the study. There is no fixed pattern for this chapter. But it is important to keep in mind that research design is broader than the methodology you have adopted. Besides the tools used for data…
In the previous blog post in this section, I had written about what should be kept in mind while writing the review chapter. This post specifically focuses on the structure of the review chapter. Before talking about the structure, I would first urge you to sit down and think about what purposes your review chapter…
In tip #11, I started a series on developing a thesis structure, with plans to write at least one post on each chapter that needs to be written. This blog post will focus on the conceptual framework and review chapter. The specific focus in this post is on locating references. This will also have to…
Talking to a fellow scholar today gave me the insight that one of the keys to writing your thesis quickly is to recognise the process that you follow for writing. It helps in not just setting a pace for writing but will also bring a qualitative change in what we write. By identifying the writing…
Research Tip #11- Writing your thesis- Thesis Structure One of the scholars I met today inspired me to write chapter by chapter tips for writing a thesis. I thought of giving it a try. This will be thus, the first in a series of such blog posts. I want to begin with a disclaimer and this…
In an earlier blog I have spoken about the relevance of research questions. The nature of research questions that you set up would determine whether your research demands a qualitative or a quantitative approach. In contemporary times, a mixed methods approach is frequently used that draws out the best out of qualitative and quantitative paradigms….
I have referred to this issue in earlier blogposts. In an unstructured programme, that has few external deadlines, we get a lot of time to read, which in itself is a fabulous thing. However, this also means that we can spend months and years together in reading things that may not contribute to our research….
Academic writing is somewhat different from writing a blog or an article. In this blog post I will talk about writing a thesis, a journal article and writing for an academic magazine. Use Formal Language The first and foremost rule for any formal writing is to use correct language. Whichever language you choose to write…
In an earlier blog post I had emphasised the need to start writing immediately. This holds true as much for the fieldwork that you have undertaken as to the reading material you go through. At the end of the research work, you will be getting a doctorate which certifies that you are an expert in…
I have noticed that many a times this is an area that most researchers tend to struggle with. When you are doing a full time research, there is this feeling of having all the time for research and therefore the tendency to procrastinate. If you are juggling with a job, there is the difficulty to…
