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How to Write a Thesis Open UP study skills UK Higher Education Humanities & Social Sciences Study Skills

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Open University Press 2017 Edition: 4th Edition Description: 408 pagesISBN:
  • 0335262066
  • 9780335262069
Summary: Moving beyond the basics of thesis writing, the book introduces practical writing techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing. Issues such as working out the criteria for your thesis, writerʼs block, writing a literature review and making notes into a draft are also covered. Useful summaries and checklists help students to stay on track or regain their way. Learn how to: Develop good writing habits Overcome writer's block Understand the assessment process Get the most from your Supervisor New to this edition: New visual map of your thesis to track your progress through the writing process Advice on using social media productively and avoiding potential distractions during your writing More support on writing in a second language Using writing retreats and micro-groups to benefit from writing alongside others New material on how to finesse your thesis by "back-revising" at the final stages Advice on writing schedules for part-time students New chapter summaries to aid reflection and give pointers for next steps
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Moving beyond the basics of thesis writing, the book introduces practical writing techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing. Issues such as working out the criteria for your thesis, writerʼs block, writing a literature review and making notes into a draft are also covered.
Useful summaries and checklists help students to stay on track or regain their way. Learn how to:

Develop good writing habits
Overcome writer's block
Understand the assessment process
Get the most from your Supervisor
New to this edition:
New visual map of your thesis to track your progress through the writing process
Advice on using social media productively and avoiding potential distractions during your writing
More support on writing in a second language
Using writing retreats and micro-groups to benefit from writing alongside others
New material on how to finesse your thesis by "back-revising" at the final stages
Advice on writing schedules for part-time students
New chapter summaries to aid reflection and give pointers for next steps

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