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The PhD Writing Handbook Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)

The PhD Writing Handbook By Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)

The PhD Writing Handbook by Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)

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Summary

Writing is vitally important at every stage of the PhD research journey, and this text will help you to develop the skills you need to succeed at each step. It will show you how to develop a research topic and explore key concepts through writing, how to build a structured chapter framework, and how to write clearly, coherently and stylishly.

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The PhD Writing Handbook by Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)

This is an invaluable guide to developing the writing skills needed to succeed at every stage of postgraduate research. It provides useful guidance on writing clearly and coherently, and covers core topics such as exploring key concepts through writing, building a structured chapter framework and completing a first draft. Each chapter features insights from researchers along with hands-on tasks and self-evaluation exercises to help readers develop their own strategies for success. This detailed, step-by-step guide to the secrets of successful PhD writing will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors across a wide range of disciplines.

About Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)

Desmond Thomas is a Lecturer and MA TESOL Course Director at the University of Essex. He has over 10 years' experience of designing and teaching writing skills courses for PhD researchers.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Stages of PhD Thesis Writing 2. Developing a Research Topic through Writing 3. Managing Research Reading 4. Producing a Literature Review 5. Exploring Key Concepts through Reading and Writing 6. Building a Structured Chapter Framework 7. Establishing Productive Writing Routines 8. Writing Clearly, Concisely and Coherently 9. Developing Academic Style 10. Completing a First Draft 11. Motivating Yourself to Write 12. Reporting and Analysing Research Findings 13. Completing your PhD 14. Writing within an Academic Career Bibliography and References Appendices.

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GOR011290231
9781137497697
1137497696
The PhD Writing Handbook by Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)
Desmond Thomas (University of Essex, UK)
Bloomsbury Research Skills
Used - Like New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2016-09-23
240
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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