Moving away from a traditional 'one size fits all' approach, this thesis guide encourages readers to find their own path to submission, demonstrating that the process of writing is as unique as the individual candidate.
This book shows thesis writers how to embrace the individual nature of writing, bringing their own unique identities and skillsets to their thesis. Each idea is presented as one that has multiple solutions, depending on who the readers are and what they want to achieve. The book guides the reader on identifying their own ways of working, their own particular strengths, as well as their unique voice and how to use these as tools to navigate the process of writing and surviving the thesis. It also provides practical guidance on elements such as the literature review and methodology, considerations around language and how to deal with life after submission.
Offering a unique perspective on the process and experience of completing a thesis, this bookwill be an essential companion for students completing a thesis at Honors, Master's or PhD level.
This book shows thesis writers how to embrace the individual nature of writing, bringing their own unique identities and skillsets to their thesis. Each idea is presented as one that has multiple solutions, depending on who the readers are and what they want to achieve. The book guides the reader on identifying their own ways of working, their own particular strengths, as well as their unique voice and how to use these as tools to navigate the process of writing and surviving the thesis. It also provides practical guidance on elements such as the literature review and methodology, considerations around language and how to deal with life after submission.
Offering a unique perspective on the process and experience of completing a thesis, this bookwill be an essential companion for students completing a thesis at Honors, Master's or PhD level.
'50 Things to Think About When Writing a Thesis: Paving Your Own Path to Submission is a must-read for academic writers. It provides distinct advice to empower the writer to produce reader-centric texts, manage the writing process, and create a note-worthy writing identity and authorial voice.'
Associate Professor Vijay Kumar, University of Otago, New Zealand
'50 Things to Think About When Writing a Thesis: Paving Your Own Path to Submission is a seriously good read. Starks and Robertson do not tell the reader what to do, they guide them through the implications of various choices, foregrounding students' own identities. The book distills so many important conversations I've had over the years and adds depth/nuance that I've never thought of. A must read for all supervisors and supervisees. I can't wait to get all my students reading it.'
Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby, Monash University, Australia
Associate Professor Vijay Kumar, University of Otago, New Zealand
'50 Things to Think About When Writing a Thesis: Paving Your Own Path to Submission is a seriously good read. Starks and Robertson do not tell the reader what to do, they guide them through the implications of various choices, foregrounding students' own identities. The book distills so many important conversations I've had over the years and adds depth/nuance that I've never thought of. A must read for all supervisors and supervisees. I can't wait to get all my students reading it.'
Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby, Monash University, Australia
'50 Things to Think About When Writing a Thesis: Paving Your Own Path to Submission is a must-read for academic writers. It provides distinct advice to empower the writer to produce reader-centric texts, manage the writing process, and create a note-worthy writing identity and authorial voice.'
Associate Professor Vijay Kumar, University of Otago, New Zealand
'50 Things to Think About When Writing a Thesis: Paving Your Own Path to Submission is a seriously good read. Starks and Robertson do not tell the reader what to do, they guide them through the implications of various choices, foregrounding students' own identities. The book distills so many important conversations I've had over the years and adds depth/nuance that I've never thought of. A must read for all supervisors and supervisees. I can't wait to get all my students reading it.'
Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby, Monash University, Australia
Associate Professor Vijay Kumar, University of Otago, New Zealand
'50 Things to Think About When Writing a Thesis: Paving Your Own Path to Submission is a seriously good read. Starks and Robertson do not tell the reader what to do, they guide them through the implications of various choices, foregrounding students' own identities. The book distills so many important conversations I've had over the years and adds depth/nuance that I've never thought of. A must read for all supervisors and supervisees. I can't wait to get all my students reading it.'
Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby, Monash University, Australia