How to Write Thesis

Definition:

A thesis is a lengthy and detailed research paper. A thesis normally comprises an argument or we can say, a series of arguments amalgamated with the discussion regarding research anybody has undertaken. It may be simply called to adapt another’s research plan for the situation you intend to investigate or to do further research in your knowledge area.

There are different steps of writing a thesis that we will discuss below.

Cover Page Covers Title and Personal Information:

The first step will be the title of your research thesis. It will be done on the cover page but make sure that your title identifies the topic. Afterwards, add this information:

• Institution Name
• Degree Name
• Date (include year as well as month)
• Qualification and the year in which you presented your research thesis.

Declaration:

It states that the material used has not been copied and is the original one.

Acknowledgement:

• In this part, say thanks to those who supported you in your work, it generally includes your research supervisor.
• In this section, you are open to expressing your feelings but make sure to be optimistic.

Table of Contents:

It consists of your research work in the form of chapters. In short, in this step researcher divides the work into specific portions.

Abstract:

• Abstracts consist of thesis summary, objectives and focus of literature review.
• In the abstract, the researcher tells about the methods of research and whether he/she has used the Quantitative method or Qualitative method for the research.

Introduction:

• The introduction in the research thesis covers the background information plus the motives that persuade you to do research in your selected field.
• It also covers a few things like:
  • The motivation behind your research
  • Theoretical starting point
  • Outline of successive chapters

Literature Review:

• The purpose of a literature review is to show your readers about the issues, you are going to investigate.
• It also explains to the readers your analytical ideas as well as in which field you are going to contribute.
• In this section, researchers normally cite different sources so the issue of plagiarism can be detected so be careful.
• Literature review in short fulfills the aims of the research thesis.

Methodology:

• It presents the overview of the philosophical framework within which you see your analysis.
• Further, it explains the methodological approach and the methods of analysis of your research.
• Well, for a research thesis related to literature make sure to go for Quantitative methodology whereas, language-based research can be done through Qualitative methodology.

Results/Conclusion:

• It tells the readers about your findings and data. What you have analyzed and how did you analyse the data?
• The important thing is to use the past tense here.
• Moreover, discuss your findings carefully and recheck before submission.
• Provide your conclusion completely as well as express it throughout the experience of your research while writing your research thesis.

References/Bibliography:

• It includes the material you have used and consulted while writing a research thesis.
• It should be in alphabetical order and should not include any inauthentic references.

Glossary/Index:

• It is helpful for the reader to know where the context of the research is present in your thesis plus also provide key terms of your topics.

Conclusion:

These are universal steps that are supposed to be followed by anyone interested in research. If you follow these steps and learn the basics not only you will be able to learn research but will be scoring a lot on your research paper.