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Kickstart your thesis with a perfect research question

On completion of this course, you will not just have a research question in hand, but a research compass. One that will continually point you towards your true North, even in the most complex turns of your research journey. A well-crafted research question can be your unyielding motivator, always reminding you of your research purpose and keeping you driven.

Courses, Productive Research

Design-Based Research Bootcamp

Prepare to dive into the world of Design-Based Research. Our exhaustive online course offers you a comprehensive journey through the intriguing terrain of design-based research, an avant-garde yet pragmatic research technique that’s earning accolades across diverse disciplines. Presented as digestible…

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Research Design Bootcamp for your thesis

A research design is a plan or strategy that is used to direct a research project from start to finish. It's essential to have a well-conceived research plan in order to gather and evaluate data in a consistent, reliable, and accurate manner.

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Identifying a research gap for your thesis or dissertation

If you have an upcoming dissertation, thesis, or research project, it is crucial to find an appropriate research gap as one of your initial and significant steps. This article will provide you with a simple technique for discovering high-quality and unique research gaps in a time-effective manner.

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Collecting qualitative data through voice surveys: voiceform for researchers and educators

I've been working as a researcher and higher-ed teacher for more than a decade now. And in this timeframe, I've sent out survey requests to tens of thousands of potential research respondents and students to share their insights about a variety of topics (sorry for the spam). This usually went fine - as long as I kept the questions short and closed. But don't you dare and add open-ended survey questions...

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Is it possible to write a thesis without a literature review?

When you sit down to write a literature review, the first thing to do is to understand that you are entering a certain conversation. In order to contribute to that conversation, you need to know what has already been said – in other words, you need to do a literature review.

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Thesis Writing Mistakes You Must Avoid

A dissertation embodying the outcome of original research and especially substantiating a specific view, one written by a candidate for an academic degree. 2a: a proposition to be proved or one advanced without proof: a hypothesis. A thesis statement makes a promise to the reader about the scope, purpose, and direction of the paper. It summarizes the conclusions that the writer has reached about the topic. A thesis statement is generally located near the end of the introduction. To write a fool-proof thesis, there are certain thesis writing mistakes that students must avoid.

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Time Blocking for Thesis Writing

Time blocking is a time management technique that can help you make the most of your time and get more done in less time. In this blog post, I'll share with you some tips on how to time block.

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How to write the introduction section of your thesis?

You want to write a perfect introduction to your thesis? Great! Because the introduction may be one of the most important but also most overlooked areas of your thesis or research paper. Here, I present you an easy to remember formula to craft perfect introduction sections!

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Methods for resolving conflicts with your thesis supervisor

Before joining the industry, graduate school is a great place to learn how to manage conflict with your thesis supervisor effectively. Mastering this skill is a great way to improve interpersonal and communication abilities. In addition, by developing this ability, a person constructs a foundation for handling future conflicts that may arise.