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 […]

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. My desk has been piling up with […]

A great opportunity to join in a new Research Webinar Series- at no charge! Many of you will have met our colleagues Lyn and Rachel from Academic Consulting who run […]

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. What’s your writing space like?  Do you […]

When nearing the end of your research study there is some relief at seeing the final hurdle in sight. The work is done, the thesis is written and you are […]

At the very beginning, my idea of doing a literature review was like this; Read some literature, read some more literature, ponder, read some more literature, read some more literature, […]