Synopsis
How to Write a Thesis expands on the basics of thesis writing, providing practical writing techniques that will help you to get that thesis written. It offers advice on developing good writing habits, overcoming writer's block, maximising time with your supervisor and understanding what you want to achieve through your writing.
The book includes techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing to ensure you can stay on track in the long term development of your thesis. It also covers crucial sections on literature reviews, developing the structure and the mental challenges that are involved with long form writing.
Table of Contents:
1.How to write 1,000 words an hour
2.Thinking about writing
3.Starting to write
4.Seeking structure
5.The first milestone
6.Becoming a serial writer
7.Constructing closure
8.Fear and loathing: Revising
9.It is never too late to start
10.The last 385 yards
11.After the thesis examination: More writing?
Pedagogical Features:
- Case studies
- Tables
- Figures
- Reflection points
- Coverage of Chat GPT and other AI writing support, including the ethics and practicalities of using it
- Internationalising advice to maximise the appeal for international students
- Increased coverage of digital tools and hybrid approaches (e.g. online writing groups)
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
À propos de l?auteur
Rowena Murray is Associate Dean (Research) at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. She carries out research on writing, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and British Academy. Her other bestselling books with Open University Press include How to Write a Thesis, How to Survive Your Viva and The Handbook of Academic Writing (written with Sarah Moore). Rowena is also Editor of the Helping Students to Learn Series and edited the first volume – The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. I have been drawing upon Rowenas work and this book specifically for many years now, both in my own thesis writing as well as with the students I now support. This is a fantastic and most welcome resource as the new chapters on AI and neurodiversity, as well as further developments and resources on other sections bring it right up to date. Not only is it a very informative and useful resource, it also provides lots of excellent tasks and tools to employ that are a significant benefit to the writing processes at this level.Joseph Allison, Lecturer in Clinical Education and Visiting Specialist, Plymouth Peninsula Medical School, UKA must read for students and supervisors alike! This book has become a brilliant companion to navigating the complexities of academic writing. Writing my own thesis often felt like climbing a mountain, but Rowenas book became my map. Packed with practical advice, support, and confidence-building strategies, it helped me reach the summit!Michelle Smith, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Stirling, UKThe first edition of How to Write a Thesis was essential in my own PhD journey, providing a comprehensive oversight of thesis requirements that demystified the complex process of academic writing. Twenty years later, the latest iteration of the book remains vital reading. A must-buy book for PhD students.Martin A Sharp, Director of Postgraduate Research, Edinburgh Napier University, UKThis fully updated edition of the classic guide to thesis writing will help you to write your thesis and make the most of the experience. It will also be useful for supervisors who want to help students develop their writing skills and strategies. This book breaks the writing of a thesis down into manageable tasks, offering routines for productive writing and drawing on research in different fields to help you discover the strategies that work best for you. Arguing that social writing activities such as writing retreats are key to getting started and staying motivated, this book will equip you to write regularly, maintain your confidence as you write and revise, respond to feedback, and create a community of writers as you go.New to this edition:1. Brand new content on neurodiversity and wellbeing2. How to write for different audiences and purposes3. How to write about research impact4. How to tackle the last phase of your thesisRowena Murray is former Professor in Education at the University of the West of Scotland and Honorary Visiting Scholar at Liverpool University Management School, is an Independent Scholar, Adjunct Professor at Strathclyde Business School, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leeds and Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. She works freelance for universities across the UK and in other countries This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780335252978
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Paperback. Etat : New. 5th. "I have been drawing upon Rowena's work and this book specifically for many years now, both in my own thesis writing as well as with the students I now support. This is a fantastic and most welcome resource as the new chapters on AI and neurodiversity, as well as further developments and resources on other sections bring it right up to date. Not only is it a very informative and useful resource, it also provides lots of excellent tasks and tools to employ that are a significant benefit to the writing processes at this level."Joseph Allison, Lecturer in Clinical Education and Visiting Specialist, Plymouth Peninsula Medical School, UK"A must read for students and supervisors alike! This book has become a brilliant companion to navigating the complexities of academic writing. Writing my own thesis often felt like climbing a mountain, but Rowena's book became my map. Packed with practical advice, support, and confidence-building strategies, it helped me reach the summit!"Michelle Smith, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Stirling, UK"The first edition of How to Write a Thesis was essential in my own PhD journey, providing a comprehensive oversight of thesis requirements that demystified the complex process of academic writing. Twenty years later, the latest iteration of the book remains vital reading. A must-buy book for PhD students."Martin A Sharp, Director of Postgraduate Research, Edinburgh Napier University, UKThis fully updated edition of the classic guide to thesis writing will help you to write your thesis and make the most of the experience. It will also be useful for supervisors who want to help students develop their writing skills and strategies. This book breaks the writing of a thesis down into manageable tasks, offering routines for productive writing and drawing on research in different fields to help you discover the strategies that work best for you. Arguing that social writing activities such as writing retreats are key to getting started and staying motivated, this book will equip you to write regularly, maintain your confidence as you write and revise, respond to feedback, and create a community of writers as you go.New to this edition:1. Brand new content on neurodiversity and wellbeing2. How to write for different audiences and purposes3. How to write about research impact4. How to tackle the last phase of your thesisRowena Murray is former Professor in Education at the University of the West of Scotland and Honorary Visiting Scholar at Liverpool University Management School, is an Independent Scholar, Adjunct Professor at Strathclyde Business School, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leeds and Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. She works freelance for universities across the UK and in other countries. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780335252978
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Paperback. Etat : New. 5th. "I have been drawing upon Rowena's work and this book specifically for many years now, both in my own thesis writing as well as with the students I now support. This is a fantastic and most welcome resource as the new chapters on AI and neurodiversity, as well as further developments and resources on other sections bring it right up to date. Not only is it a very informative and useful resource, it also provides lots of excellent tasks and tools to employ that are a significant benefit to the writing processes at this level."Joseph Allison, Lecturer in Clinical Education and Visiting Specialist, Plymouth Peninsula Medical School, UK"A must read for students and supervisors alike! This book has become a brilliant companion to navigating the complexities of academic writing. Writing my own thesis often felt like climbing a mountain, but Rowena's book became my map. Packed with practical advice, support, and confidence-building strategies, it helped me reach the summit!"Michelle Smith, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Stirling, UK"The first edition of How to Write a Thesis was essential in my own PhD journey, providing a comprehensive oversight of thesis requirements that demystified the complex process of academic writing. Twenty years later, the latest iteration of the book remains vital reading. A must-buy book for PhD students."Martin A Sharp, Director of Postgraduate Research, Edinburgh Napier University, UKThis fully updated edition of the classic guide to thesis writing will help you to write your thesis and make the most of the experience. It will also be useful for supervisors who want to help students develop their writing skills and strategies. This book breaks the writing of a thesis down into manageable tasks, offering routines for productive writing and drawing on research in different fields to help you discover the strategies that work best for you. Arguing that social writing activities such as writing retreats are key to getting started and staying motivated, this book will equip you to write regularly, maintain your confidence as you write and revise, respond to feedback, and create a community of writers as you go.New to this edition:1. Brand new content on neurodiversity and wellbeing2. How to write for different audiences and purposes3. How to write about research impact4. How to tackle the last phase of your thesisRowena Murray is former Professor in Education at the University of the West of Scotland and Honorary Visiting Scholar at Liverpool University Management School, is an Independent Scholar, Adjunct Professor at Strathclyde Business School, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leeds and Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. She works freelance for universities across the UK and in other countries. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780335252978
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