Comprehensive Dissertation/Thesis Writing Course

Comprehensive Dissertation/Thesis Writing Course

Teachers
Sumit Bikram Rana
Category:
Research /
Free

Free

99 Students
Duration: 25 hours
Lectures: 25

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Comprehensive Dissertation/Thesis  Writing Course is designed to guide and support students and researchers through the entire process of planning, researching, and writing a high-quality dissertation. Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate, or postgraduate, this course will provide you with the essential tools and strategies to successfully complete your dissertation with confidence and excellence.

Requirements

  • Basic proficiency in academic or professional writing.
  • Participants who are required to complete an academic dissertation must defend and gain approval for their research proposal from their respective university.
  • Familiarity with research concepts and methodologies (preferred but not mandatory).
  • Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.
  • Fluency in the language of instruction (e.g., English) to comprehend course materials and actively participate in discussions.
  • Willingness to actively engage in peer review and provide constructive feedback to fellow participants.
  • Openness to learning and implementing new techniques for effective research proposal writing.

CURRICULUM

Module 1: Welcome and Introduction

  • Course Introduction and Objectives
  • Clearing Expectations for Participants
  • Understanding the Importance of Thesis Writing

Module 2: Writing the Introduction Chapter

  • Purpose and Elements of the Introduction Chapter
  • Sections of the Introduction Chapter and their Significance
  • Crafting Clear Research Objectives, Questions, and Hypotheses (if needed)
  • Addressing the Significance of the Study and Operationalization of Terms
  • Summarizing and Organizing the Thesis Structure

Module 3: Writing the Literature Review Chapter

  • Understanding the Importance of the Literature Review
  • The Literature Review Process: Selecting, Searching, and Extracting Summaries
  • Organizing and Grouping Summaries into Logical Bins(categorizing and organizing the summaries of research materials from research papers, journal articles, and books) and Body Paragraphs
  • Adding Topic and Transition Sentences for Cohesive Flow
  • Incorporating Introduction and Conclusion to the Literature Review
  • Avoiding Common Traps in Writing the Literature Review

Module 4: Writing the Methodology Chapter

  • Introduction to Writing the Methodology Chapter
  • Structure and Components of the Methodology Chapter
  • Detailed Explanation of Research Design, Data Collection, and Data Analysis
  • Addressing Ethical Considerations and Limitations in the Research
  • Ensuring Validity and Reliability of the Study

Module 5: Writing the Results and Discussion Chapter

  • Introduction to Writing the Results and Discussion Chapter
  • Structuring the Results Section and Effectively Presenting Results
  • Explaining and Discussing Findings with Examples
  • Organizing the Discussion Section for Coherence and Impact

Module 6: Writing the Conclusion and Recommendation Chapter

  • Introduction to Writing the Methodology Chapter
  • Structure and Components of the Methodology Chapter
  • Detailed Explanation of Research Design, Data Collection, and Data Analysis
  • Addressing Ethical Considerations and Limitations in the Research
  • Ensuring Validity and Reliability of the Study

Module 7: Defending the Thesis

  • Understanding the Thesis Defense Process and Importance
  • Preparing for the Thesis Defense Presentation
  • Tips and Advice for a Successful Thesis Defense

Module 8: Referencing

  • Mastering APA 7th Edition style for accurate and proper citation and referencing
  • Utilizing referencing app (Zotero) for creating references 

Module 9: Formatting a Research Paper in MS Word

  • Generating Table of Contents, List of Tables, and List of Figures
  • Breaking Sections and Pages for Better Organization
  • Using Roman and Arabic Numerals in the Same Document
  • Implementing First Line and Hanging Indents for Proper Formatting
  • Adding Graphs, Pictures, and Visuals to Enhance the Document

About Instructors

Sumit Bikram Rana
He has worked effectively equally with academia, government agencies, armed forces, and grassroots communities on various DRRCM initiatives and Open Street Mapping for Disaster Preparedness.

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