Author: Freddie Mbuba Hi All, Attached find the manual – by Chad Perry – is very useful as a guide in writing your Thesis. It answers the question: How should […]

Author: Collins Timire Hi colleagues, I thought the attached doc may be useful for those still working on their lit reviews. The doc explains the matrix method for organizing and […]

Author: Dr Jennie Billot We’re in the middle of the writers’ retreat up at Long Bay. There are 22 of us all working on writing, writing, writing….. The most amazing […]

Author: Julia Hallas, Doctoral Candidate It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new plan Where do you want to be with your PhD by December 2014? If your […]

Author: Dr. Jennie Billot Now that we are into the second month of the year, it may be the right time to check that you are back on track with […]

Author: Professor Marion Jones We have come through 2013 with many postgraduate students completing their studies successfully, making a significant contribution to knowledge in their areas of practice and have […]

It’s getting close to the end of the year and there’s a lot going on. Amidst this rush you may still want to finish that draft or paper. So if […]

If you have wondered about writing in the first person (‘I’) check out this post: http://patthomson.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/should-i-write-as-an-i/ and writing with authority try this link: http://thesiswhisperer.com/2013/07/03/how-to-create-authoritative-voice-in-your-writing/

Author: Dr Lyn Lavery, Director, Academic Consulting (www.academic-consulting.co.nz) Research questions (RQs) are a central part of the research process. They should be clear, researchable, and connect with theory/research (Bryman & Bell, […]

Author: Julia Hallas, Doctoral Candidate If you’re experiencing procrastination, depression, all-nighters and melt-downs… join me in my quest for the best writing tips. It’s good to be smiling. You’ve been […]

Have you just set out on your PhD journey? Or are you about to start? Here’s some good advice from experienced supervisor Anne Bruton.            

If you have decided that the thesis is finished and you have submitted it for examination, how does it feel? This blog post on Thesis Whisperer could be helpful for […]