Thesis and dissertation writing workshop series
| Eligibility: | faculty MPhil, EdD, DSW and PhD students who have completed at least one year of a research degree | 
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| Day: | Various Thursdays, March to October (check below for exact dates) | |
| Time: | 5–7pm | |
| Venue: | details will be provided upon registration | |
| To register, email: | Dr Lindy Woodrow | |
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Workshop synopsis
This series of workshops runs from March to October 2013. It has been designed for HRDSs who have completed at least one year of a research degree. The focus of the workshops is on writing and structuring a thesis/dissertation. Students will examine past theses/dissertations, consider the context of their own thesis and receive feedback on their writing. The workshops are supported by e-learning. The aims are to:
- understand expectations of thesis/dissertation writing
- write in appropriate academic style
- facilitate production of a high quality thesis/dissertation
- establish peer support networks for thesis/dissertation writing
Workshop timetable 2013
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7 March |
Introduction to thesis writing: Ethics preparation Walliman, N & Baiche, B. (2001) Honesty and research ethics, in N. Walliman Your research project. Sage Publications 334-366 |
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2 |
28 March |
Types of theses Paltridge, B. and Starfield (2007) Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language. London: Routledge |
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3 |
11 April |
Requirements and expectations of theses Manalo, E. & Trafford, J. (2004) Thinking too thesis: A guide to graduate success at all levels. Auckland: Pearson. (Chapter 5) |
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4 |
2 May |
Writing in academic style Evans, D. & Gruba, P. (2002) How to write a better thesis. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. (2nd Ed.). (Chap.11) |
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5 |
9 May |
Reviewing the literature Hart, C. (1998) Doing a literature review. London: Sage publications. (Chap 1) |
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6 |
23 May |
Writing the literature review Feak, C. & Swales, J. (2009) Telling a research story: Writing a literature review, University of Michigan Press: Ann Arbor |
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7 |
6 June |
Writing workshop |
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Mid-year break |
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8 August |
Writing about research design and research methodology Rudestam, K. E. (2007) Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to content and process. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. (Chap 5) |
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9 |
22 August |
Presenting results Bitchener, J. (2010) Writing an applied linguistics thesis or dissertation: A guide to presenting empirical research. London: Palgrave |
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10 |
5 Sept |
Writing the discussion Thody, A. (2006) Writing and presenting research. London: Sage Publications (Chap.11) |
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11 |
19 Sept |
Contents, appendices, abstract Paltridge, B. and Starfield (2007) Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language. London: Routledge |
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12 |
3 October |
Drafting and editing |
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13 |
17 October |
Examination and beyond the thesis |
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Students who register for workshops are expected to attend the whole series offered throughout the year.
To register for this series, contact Dr Lindy Woodrow.