How To Write Your First Thesis

Paul Gruba

ISBN 10: 3319618539 / ISBN 13: 9783319618531

Published by Springer, Berlin, Springer, 2017

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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 wayDeveloping an overall thesis structure and avoidance of mistakes such as inadvertent plagiarismProducing 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 researchHow 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How To Write Your First Thesis
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin, Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319618539
• ISBN 13: 9783319618531
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 6D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 6 millimeters depth
• Weight: 184 grams

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Synopsis

A practical guide for the entire process of producing a thesis for the first time

Written by authors with many years of experience advising students

Provides grounded advice to students who are new to writing extended original research, either undergraduate or graduate coursework

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.