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How to write your first thesis
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- Book Synopsis
- Many courses and degrees require that students write a short thesis. This book guides students through their first experience of producing a thesis and undertaking original research. Written by experienced researchers and advisors, the book sets out signposts and tasks to help students to understand what is needed to succeed, including scoping a topic, managing references, interpreting data, and successful completion.For students, the task of writing a thesis is a transition from structured coursework to becoming a researcher. The book provides advice on:What to expect from research and how to work with a supervisorGetting organized and approaching the work in a productive way Developing an overall thesis structure and avoidance of mistakes such as inadvertent plagiarism Producing each major component: a strong introduction, background chapters that are situated in the discipline, and an explanation ofmethods and results that are crucial to successful original research How to wrap up a complex project with an extended checklist of the many details needed to be checked before a final submissionProducing and managing a thesis for the first time can be a daunting task, and this reader-friendly guidebook provides a framework for students to do their best.
- About The Author
- Paul Gruba is Associate Professor in the School of Languages and Linguistics, University of Melbourne. Justin Zobel is Professor in the School of Computing & Information Systems, University of Melbourne.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9783319618531
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Springer, (06 September 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 95
- Weight
- 190 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 155 x 8 mm
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