Writing Your Thesis

′Written in an authoritative and accessible style, this is a must-read for anyone planning, researching and writing a doctoral thesis or dissertation. I will certainly be recommending this book to my research students.′

-- Professor Goeffrey Elliott
′Paul′s book was a lifeline during my doctorate: it is now the first book that I recommend for my research students! His book is easily accessible, full of practical advice, and provides useful study strategies to carefully guide you - this third edition is a valuable asset wherever you are on your doctoral journey.′
-- Dr Scott Buckler
This is an excellent book which lays out applied suggestions to help any student to begin their thesis. I would highly recommend this book for students. -- Carol McGowan * drupal *
This is a very clear book, invaluable to Doctoral students though less useful perhaps to Masters students. -- Dr Bonnie Meekums * drupal *
In general, a good support tool for any student writing their thesis. Even though our students use a slightly different format, some sections are definitely useful and I would recommend using this book alongside our internal guidelines. -- Dr Ciska Hoving * drupal *
This is a good book which will assist both Masters and doctoral students in the development of a thesis. There is a clear indication of the different requirements in the two qualifications.
The presentation is very logical and would be helpful to all students putting together a thesis -- Dr Helen Stoneley * drupal *
This is a very useful guiding tool for to help students at both masters and doctoral level. the chapters are well laid out with relevant information and I particularly like the emphasis given to the roles of the supervisor and student. -- Dr Mary Casey * drupal *
This book provides essential advices to master students on planning, researching and writing thesis. The author summarized very important issues which could reduce students’ mistakes while writing up their thesis. -- Dr Maryam Ba-Break * drupal *
This book provides essential advices to master students on planning, researching and writing thesis. The author summarized very important issues which could reduce students’ mistakes while writing up their thesis. -- Dr Maryam Ba-Break * drupal *
A clear, short guide which suits students who combine study with professional lives. -- Dr Rebecca ORourke * drupal *
An essential guide, specifically for first time students embarking on a thesis. -- Dr Samantha Leonard * drupal *
A very useful, helpful text that gives someone confidence and support for submission. -- Miss Alyson Lewis * drupal *
Very thorough book. Covers everything needed to write a thesis and provides recommended further reading which is very useful. Particularly like the fact that the book also has a chapter relating to the viva and how to prepare for it. -- Miss Anita Finnegan * drupal *
Best textbook about writing a thesis that I have seen on the market. Very clear and concise advice -- Mr David McGuinness * drupal *
An ideal companion to the study skills library -- Mr Iain Stainton * drupal *
An informative and valuable resources for our undergraduate Social Science students -- Mr John Malcolm * drupal *
This is a very useful work which I have recommended to any third year students considering Masters. It is authoritative without being intimidating. -- Mr Neil Van Dokkum * drupal *
Good and relevant for The student -- Mr Troels Møller * drupal *
A great support to those starting to think about putting their research together -- Mrs Jane Wood * drupal *
I recommend this book to my third year students as it gives them an idea of structure when they are writing their dissertations. The chapters are concise with relevant easy to follow information. I have also used this book myself as I am studying for a doctorate and used it when teaching on the research module. -- Mrs Julie Tweedlie * drupal *
Incredibly accessible and informative -- Mrs Susie Cowley-Haselden * drupal *
Students worry about what is expected of them at this stage of their Masters study. This book, in setting out the process clearly will help allay their worries and will provide an ongoing reference point. -- Ms Alison Fielding * drupal *
A good and interesting read and will help those students with their projects. -- Ms Allison Savory * drupal *
Clear, well written with a supportive, practical air. A book to have at hand to help you focus on the next stage. -- Ms Andrina Inglis * drupal *
Useful and accessible text; helpful summaries provided. -- Ms Bridget Penhale * drupal *
Although there are many similar texts this stands out because the writing style and the way the book is organised makes it easy to use. -- Ms Ingrid Richter * drupal *
A recommended book for anyone planning or doing doctoral research -- Ms Louise Lawson * drupal *
I like this book as it is simple to navigate through and is useful for my students. I have used some of the ideas for my research and have found it a good text to help develop confidence with early researchers. -- Ms Maggie Webster * drupal *
Certainly a great book but unfortunatley it does not quite fit into our seminar plans -- Ms Roswitha Kersten-Pejanic * drupal *
Available as eBook which is useful for my online course. This was main decision to select this from many similar contenders. -- Professor Michael Biggs * drupal *
This is an excellent book for first time research proposal writing students and for those who really wants to be empowered on how to write a power thesis. A must have textbook for doctoral students. -- Professor Micheal Van Wyk * drupal *
Useful tips for writing up. A good addition to our list of resources -- Shirley Larkin * drupal *