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How to Write a Better Thesis Paperback – 1 January 2002

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Revised, updated and more useful than ever If you are writing a thesis-whether edging towards it, wrestling with it, or just plain stuck-this sensible, thoroughly practical book is bound to help. As in the hugely successful previous editions, the emphasis is still firmly on structure. Having supervised countless postgraduate students and seen all the pitfalls, the authors are convinced that clear and logical structure is the key to a good thesis. Concrete examples of common structural problems are given, and offer numerous devices, tricks and tests by which to avoid them. You may be one of the many researchers who has yet to discover just how much computer software can do for you. This book spells it out clearly, and offers checklists to help you stay on track. The revolution it highlights is that the smart researcher can now treat writing not as the last chore but as part of the research process itself.
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    187 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Macmillan
  4. Publication date
    1 January 2002
  5. Dimensions
    13.97 x 1.19 x 21.59 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0522850308
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0522850307
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About the Author

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 Senior Lecturer in the School of Languages and Linguistics, 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan; 1st edition (1 January 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 187 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0522850308
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0522850307
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.19 x 21.59 cm
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Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to PhD writing
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2015
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Excellent resource. Clear explanations. Valuable advice. A useful book that provides concise information that will help any potential candidate navigate the PhD process.
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Muna
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2015
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It's very helpful. I advice all PhD students to buy it.
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Dr. Evil
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
Reviewed in the United States on 11 October 2013
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I initially bought the book with an assumption that my supervisors were being biased, as I am a student of the author's institution.
But I was absolutely wrong!
The book is a useful reading material for any research student!
It opened up my eyes on what is expected from a student at a phd level, and how to make the most out of your research ideas. I would definitely recommend this book. Use it as a guide to start with, so you have a better idea to develop your plan and proceed. Good luck!
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Marcel Wiedmer
5.0 out of 5 stars A good guide for everybody writing thesis
Reviewed in Germany on 27 July 2014
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the clear structure and the deep insights gives me a good overview over the tasks in a thesis. I use this book as a handbook and for each step which I come across I find the hint I need to go ahead. I can recommend this book for people of any level who are writing on an academic Thesis.
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J. Esdale
4.0 out of 5 stars Write a better thesis
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 August 2012
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This was bought as a leaving present for a colleague who is going on to do a PHD. He liked it and I hope it is helpful to him
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Ranerio F. M. Vieira
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone writing a thesis
Reviewed in the United States on 18 April 2008
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I have not started my PhD yet, but my supervisor advised me to read this book. I read it about a month ago.

It is a nice book, with many practical tips and gives the reader an excellent insight of what is expected from a thesis, how you should make the research process and at the writing altogether.

It is easy to read, simple language and quite pleasant, even.
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