In this short article I am going to discuss some steps for a successful writing of the thesis. We find here some points that are very valuable for those who are involve in the activities like writing of essay, article, dissertation or thesis writing. We call them Signpost to Success:
Justification of arguments- Checks the arguments you are making, and ensure that they are soundly based on logic and evidence.
Theoretical Dimension- Include a theoretical dimensions in your research. Make sure you are clear about the reasons for selecting that dimension.
Referencing- Select your references with care and accuracy relevant and detailed referencing is central to a good thesis.
Setting Targets- Set yourself a series of staged targets in order to complete the thesis on schedule. Do everything possible to meet your targets.
Writing Style- Write in a style which communicates your ideas clearly and accurately and which is appropriate for your methodology.
Heading and subheadings- Give careful thought to the use of headings, in order to help your reader understand the structure of the thesis.
Aims- Your research aims are at the very heart of your thesis. They should be the thread which links it together.
Range of Literature- Draw upon as many sources of relevant literature as possible, while at the same time ensuring that they are academically credible and relevant to your study.
Ethics- Make sure that you discuss the variety of steps which you took to ensure everyone involved in the research was treated fairly.
Transparency of Analysis- Try to be as clear and transparent as possible in the way you describe your data analysis. This will help the reader, and make your thesis more understandable.
Contribution to Knowledge- Particularly in the case of a doctoral thesis, ensure that you provide a clear statement of the original contribution to knowledge made by your research.
Proofreading- Check your thesis carefully. Better to correct errors before the viva than to do them afterwards.
Selecting an academic journal- When you are writing your article, think carefully about the journal to which you will submit it. Ask experienced academics for advice on the most suitable journal.
Defending your thesis- If you have planned your research and writing carefully have confidence in what you have written and have confidence in your ability to defend your thesis.
The above mentioned points are very helpful in good writing and it can be explain in different styles and description but the main issues are only those, we discuss above.
DESH RAJ SIRSWAL
