Thesis Segment:
– Intro
– Title page
– Abstract
– Acknowledgement
– Contents page
– Introduction
– Literature reviews
– Materials/sources & method
– Themed topic and chapters
– Results
– Discussions & findings
– Conclusion
– Your publications
– References
– Appendices
Research:
– Library on & off line
– Films
– Documentaries
– Research papers
– Blogs
– Forums
– Tutors
Academic support – Sarah Macdonald
Abstract:
– 300 words
– Clear & concise
– Questions that you aim to answer
– Primary argument
– Your conclusion
– Keep only key or most important elements of respect
– Umbrella terms.
– Short sentences and to the point
– No need for references
– Be objective
– No opinion is better
– May need to rewrite
Introduction:
– Provide context
– Set out aims
– Include thesis chapters
– Include a table of content
– 5%-10%word count
– Identify my readers
– Hooking them
– Background
– General knowledge
– Review key points
– Write for the examiner – they are marking
– Get people who don’t know the field to read
– Hook your reader
– Start with bold intro
– Appeal to a wide range of people
– Write a list most interesting topics
– Are current events relevant?
– Background information
– Describe the scope of research
– General knowledge is research relevant?
– Artistic or scientific angle?
– Leave best for main body