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Questions related to initiation, preparation, editing and presentation of a research thesis. A Thesis is a long research report including personal research conclusions and outputs. A Thesis must include personal research and the proper citations from other publications in the research topic.
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Strategies to overcome "academic-apathy" in the final stages of the PhD?
Here is what kept me motivated and got me through the last year of my PhD:
A comment from a professor that the best dissertation is the one that is written.
My advisor kept pushing me to get her cha …
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Can I successfully adapt to an advisor who will not push me to work?
To be sure, chooosing your advisor is one of the most important decisions in your academic career. That is not to say that people don't switch advisors for one or more reasons (they do), but it's pro …
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What are the advantages of putting your dissertation on Facebook?
Why Facebook, in particular? I know you didn't want to do it, but I do suggest setting up a minimal website with your pertinent information (CV, Bio), and then hosting the dissertation there, with a …
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How do I come up with a dissertation topic early on in my degree?
This is a classic example where talking to your advisor is of the utmost importance. Some advisors want their students to choose a topic as early as possible, and others don't mind if their students …
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Master Thesis - use of cover illustration
It's your thesis, and if your committee approves it with beautiful cover art, then you're all set.
For professional theses, the standard is a plain cover with pertinent details about the thesis. …
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Optimizing a thesis writing workflow for Bachelor and Master theses
I think your list looks great, but I would suggest adding a couple of "soft" recommendations; e.g.,
If you are struggling with a certain topic, idea, or way forward, ask for assistance as early a …