How to Write a Better Thesis
3rd Edition
Published on 1. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-0-522-86126-6 (ISBN)
Description
This concise guide emphasizes clear and logical structure as the key to a well-written thesis. The book uses a direct and conversational tone while offering concrete examples of common structural problems and the numerous devices, tricks, and tests for avoiding them. It proves that the astute researcher must no longer regard writing as the last chore but rather as a crucial part of the research process. This updated edition demonstrates how computer software can be advantageous and includes a checklist to keep students organized.
Reviews / Votes
Clear, coherent, informative and practical - this book with its transparent approach, chapter summaries and checklists, actually practices what it preaches when it states "People won't trouble to understand your ideas if they have to struggle with your writing, while clear lively writing creates the impression that what you say is worth understanding" (page 196). I recommend this book as a 'must-read' to anyone starting on their thesis writing journey." -Dr Meg O'Reilly, Senior Lecturer, Division of Teaching & Learning, Southern Cross UniversityMore details
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Carlton
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
307 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-522-86126-6 (9780522861266)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Paul Gruba | Justin Zobel | David Evans
How To Write A Better Thesis: 3rd Edition
E-Book
12/2011
Simon + Schuster LLC
€14.28
Available for download
Persons
David Evans was Reader and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne. Among his many books and articles is Restoring the Land (MUP).
Paul Gruba is Lecturer in Communication Skills at the Centre for Communication Skills and English as a Second Language, University of Melbourne.
Justin Zobel is Professor in the Department of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne. He is also the author of Writing for Computer Science.
Paul Gruba is Lecturer in Communication Skills at the Centre for Communication Skills and English as a Second Language, University of Melbourne.
Justin Zobel is Professor in the Department of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne. He is also the author of Writing for Computer Science.
Content
1 Introduction; 2 What's a thesis?; 3 Making a strong start; 4 Making your word processor work for you; 5 The introductory chapter; 6 The background chapters; 7 The chapter on design of your own work; 8 The results chapters; 9 The discussion or evaluation; 10 The conclusions; 11 Before you finally submit; 12 Disseminating your work; Appendix: some notes on writing and presentation; Bibliography; Index.