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Qualitative Research Basics: The 20,000-Foot View
Qualitative 101: The High-Level ProcessWhat You Need To Know - Before You Start Your Study 🔒By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | January 2025Navigating the qualitative research process can feel daunting if you're not sure where to start....
How To Choose The Right Qualitative Analysis Method
How To Choose Your Analysis MethodSelecting between thematic, content, narrative and discourse analysis.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | January 2025Choosing the right qualitative analysis method is a crucial step in any qualitative...
Reflexivity & Triangulation In Qualitative Research
Explainer: Reflexivity & TriangulationTwo critical tools to help manage subjectivity in your research 📘By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | January 2025Qualitative research has a unique strength: its ability to explore the subjective,...
Trustworthiness In Qualitative Research
Trustworthiness In Qualitative ResearchCredibility, Transferability, Dependability & Confirmability - Explained Simply ✅By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | January 2025If you’re conducting qualitative research, you’ve probably come...
How To Choose A Tutor For Your Dissertation
How To Choose A Dissertation Tutor The Five Key Criteria You Need To ConsiderBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2024 Choosing the right dissertation tutor can be the difference between constantly feeling overwhelmed by your...
Writing A Dissertation While Working: A How-To Guide
Writing A Dissertation Part-TimeHow to manage work, family and a research project - without losing your mindBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2024Writing a dissertation is no easy task. Add a full-time job and family...
How To Review & Understand Academic Literature Quickly
How To Read Academic LiteratureFast-track your literature review process with these simple techniques.Podcast By Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | August 2023If you're working a literature review, this one is for you. Today, we're discussing how to work...
Dissertation Writing Services: Far Worse Than You Think
Thesis Writing Services & ToolsThe smart student's silver bullet - or too good to be true?Podcast by Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | August 2023If you've ever considered paying someone (or some AI-powered tool) to write your dissertation or thesis for...
Triangulation: The Ultimate Credibility Enhancer
Triangulation In Research: The BasicsData, methodology, investigator and theoretical triangulationBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025ubjectivity and bias are two sneaky culprits you need to...
The Harsh Truths Of Academic Research
The Harsh Truths Of Academic ResearchThree Things New Postgraduate Researchers Need To KnowBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025n this episode, Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf and Dr. Amy Murdock dive into the darker truths of...
Dissertation Paralysis: How To Get Unstuck
🎙️ How To Get Your Research UnstuckA Practical Guide To Dealing With Dissertation ParalysisBy: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | July 2024it a sticking point in your dissertation or thesis? That's okay. In this episode of the Grad Coach...
Structured, Semi-Structured & Unstructured Interviews
Structured, Semi-Structured & UnstructuredThe "Big 3" Interview Approaches ExplainedBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025hen it comes to using interviews for qualitative data collection, there are...
Viva Voce Victory: How To Defend Your Thesis
🎙️ How To Ace Your Viva VoceThree Practical Tips To Help You Defend Your ThesisBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | July 2024he viva voce or thesis defence is an event that often leaves students feeling a little intimidated. And...
How To Break Through Writer’s Block
🎙️ How To Break Through Writer's BlockThree Straightforward Interventions That Actually WorkBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | June 2024riter's block is a common challenge for students. All too often, it can feel like there’s an...
How To Beat Perfectionism: 3 Practical Steps
🎙️ How To Beat PerfectionismThree Straightforward Actions You Can Take (Right Now)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | June 2024erfectionism often masquerades as a commitment to excellence - sounds good, right? The problem, however, is...
References vs Bibliography: What’s The Difference?
References, Bibliography & "Works Cited"A Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical Examples 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025hen writing a dissertation or thesis, you'll often hear...
Qualitative Coding Examples: Process, Values & In Vivo Coding
Qualitative Coding Practical ExamplesReal-world Examples: Process Coding, Values Coding & In Vivo Coding 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025e've spoken about qualitative coding...
You Are NOT Your Dissertation: How To Maintain A Healthy Perspective
🎙️ You Are NOT Your DissertationWhy your dissertation is not quite as epically important as you thinkBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025f you’ve been losing sleep over your dissertation, we’re here to help bring...
Research Ethics 101: A Simple Explainer (With Examples)
What (Exactly) Are Research Ethics?The Key Ethical Considerations Explained Simply - With ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024esearch ethics are one of those “unsexy but essential” subjects that you need to...
The Unspoken Laws Of Academic Success: Secrets From “The Inside”
🎙️ Unspoken Laws Of Academic SuccessThree Simple But Effective Practices You Need To KnowBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025n this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast, Derek and Ethar delve into the unwritten laws of...
Research Implications & Recommendations: A Simple Explainer
Implications & RecommendationsA Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + FREE TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024he research implications and recommendations are closely related but distinctly...
Acknowledgements 101: Five Examples For Your Inspiration
Examples: Thesis Acknowledgements5 Well-Structured Samples For Your Inspiration 🙌By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024he acknowledgements section of your thesis or dissertation is an opportunity to say thanks to...
Dissertation & Thesis Examples: Get Inspired Now
50+ Dissertation & Thesis Examples Real-world examples and samples from leading universities 📖By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025eed some inspiration for your study? You’ve come to the...
Research Limitations 101: What You Need To Know
What Are Research Limitations? A Plain-Language Explainer (With Practical Examples) 📖By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | May 2024esearch limitations are one of those things that students tend to avoid digging into, and...
In Vivo Coding 101: Full Explainer With Examples
In Vivo Coding 101 🖍️A Plain-Language Explainer (With Practical Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024ualitative coding is a topic that often leaves students feeling a little confused - but it doesn’t...
All But Dissertation (ABD) Status – What You Need To Know
All But Dissertation (ABD) Status 😬A Plain-Language Explainer + Guide For Stuck StudentsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025hen it comes to completing a PhD or doctoral degree, “all but dissertation” (or ABD) is all...
The Four Powerful Habits Of Successful Students
🎙️ The 4 HABITS of Successful Students(And how to develop them...)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025t Grad Coach, we've worked with thousands of students. Over the years, we've noticed a few simple but powerful...
Process Coding 101: Full Explainer With Examples
Process Coding 101 🖍️A Plain-Language Explainer (With Practical Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024ualitative coding and analysis are areas that often leave students feeling a little confused - but...
Qualitative Coding 101: Inductive, Deductive & Hybrid Coding
Inductive, Deductive & Abductive CodingQualitative Coding Approaches Explained Simply (+ Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024ualitative coding is a topic that often leaves students feeling a little...
3 STRUGGLES You’ll Face During Your Research Journey
The "Big 3" Dissertation StrugglesWhat They Are + How To Deal With Them 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025riting a dissertation or thesis is no small task - just ask any ABD. The academic research journey is one...
Considering A PhD? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know
Doing A PhD: Three Harsh RealitiesWhat They Are + How To Deal With Them 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025ndertaking a PhD or any doctoral-level program is no small task. In this episode of the Grad Coach Podcast,...
How To Choose A Research Topic: 5 Key Criteria
How To Choose The Right TopicStep-By-Step Tutorial With Examples + Free Topic EvaluatorBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | April 2024hoosing the right research topic is likely the most important decision you'll make on...
Writing A Research Proposal: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process
Research Proposal Writing Hacks4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your ProposalBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025rafting a well-thought-out research proposal is essential for gaining approval and setting a clear path...
How To Write A Research Paper (Video Tutorial)
How To Write A Research PaperStep-By-Step Tutorial With Examples + FREE TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | March 2024or many students, crafting a strong research paper from scratch can feel like a daunting task...
Master Your Methodology: 4 Hacks To Fast-Track The Process
🎙️ PODCAST: Master The Methodology4 Tips To Ensure Your Methodology Is Perfectly On PointBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025ind yourself lost in a sea of complex terms and unsure where to begin? Fear not. In this...
How To Reference In Microsoft Word (Video Tutorial)
How To Reference In Microsoft WordStep-By-Step Video Tutorial With ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | March 2024n this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Word's referencing function for in-text...
Writing A Literature Review: 4 Time-Saving Hacks
🎙️PODCAST: Ace The Literature Review4 Time-Saving Tips To Fast-Track Your Literature ReviewBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Updated March 2025riting a literature review can be a daunting task for many students, but fear not! In...
Research Topics & Ideas: Automation & Robotics
Research Topic Ideas: Robotics 🦾50+ Robotics Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out exploring robotics and/or automation-related topics for your...
Research Topics & Ideas: Sociology
Research Topics & Ideas: Sociology 📚50+ Sociology Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Sociology offers a unique lens to understand and analyse the complexities of society. Choosing the...
Research Topics & Ideas: Public Health & Epidemiology
Research Topic Ideas: Public Health 🏥50 Public Health-Related Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025If you're just starting out exploring public health and/or...
Research Topics & Ideas: Neuroscience
Research Topic Ideas: Neuroscience 🧠50+ Neuroscience Research Ideas + Sample DissertationsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out exploring neuroscience-related topics for your...
Research Topics & Ideas: Journalism
Research Topics & Ideas: Journalism 📢50 Journalism-Related Topic Ideas + Sample DissertationsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out exploring journalism-related topics for your...
Research Topics & Ideas: Data Science & Analytics
Research Topic Ideas: Data Science 📊50 Data Science Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025f you're just starting out exploring data science-related topics for your...
Research Topics & Ideas: Cybersecurity
Research Topic Ideas: Cybersecurity 🔐50+ Cybersecurity Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out exploring cybersecurity-related topics for your...
Research Topics & Ideas: Communication
Research Topic Ideas: Communication 💬50+ Communications-Related Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Struggling to find the right communication-related research topic for your dissertation or...
Research Topics & Ideas: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Research Topics & Ideas: Blockchain 🔗50+ Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out exploring blockchain-related...
Research Topics & Ideas: Biotech & Genetic Engineering
Research Topics & Ideas: Biotech 🧬50+ Research Ideas In Biotechnology and Genetic EngineeringBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out exploring biotechnology-related topics for...
Research Topics & Ideas: AI & Machine Learning
Research Topic Ideas: AI & ML ⚙️50+ Research ideas in Artifical Intelligence and Machine LearningBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world, making it one of the most...
Dissertation Advisor 101: How To Get The Most From The Relationship
Working With Your Thesis AdvisorHow to get the most from the student-supervisor relationship 🤝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025any students feel a little intimidated by the idea of having...
Acknowledgements 101: How To Write The Section
The Acknowledgements SectionHow to write the acknowledgements for your thesis or dissertationBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | January 2024riting the acknowledgements section of your thesis might seem straightforward, but...
Inferential Statistics 101: Simple Explainer (With Examples)
Quant 101: Inferential StatisticsA Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Review By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | October 2023f you’re new to quantitative data analysis, one of the many terms you’re likely to...
Research Question 101: Everything You Need To Know
Research Question 101 📖Everything you need to know to write a high-quality research questionBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2023f you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably asking yourself, “What is a research...
Research Question Examples: The Perfect Starting Point
Practical Examples: Research Questions 25+ Practical Examples & Ideas To Help You Get Started 🧑🏻🏫By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025well-crafted research question (or set of questions) sets the...
Research Topics & Ideas: Mental Health
Research Topic Ideas: Mental Health 🌱100+ Mental Health Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025If you're just starting out exploring mental health topics for your...
Research Topics & Ideas: Finance
Research Topics & Ideas: Finance 📈120+ Finance Research Topic Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025Choosing the right finance research topic can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but it...
Descriptive Statistics 101: Simple Explainer (With Examples)
What Are Descriptive Statistics?Means, Medians, Modes & More - Explained SimplyBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | October 2023f you’re new to quantitative data analysis, one of the first terms you’re likely to hear being...
5 Signs You Need A Dissertation Helper
5 Signs You Need A Dissertation HelperHere's how you know it's really time get some support.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2023Writing a dissertation is no small task. It’s a demanding project that requires you to juggle...
AI Research Tools: Hype Or Help?
AI Research Tools: Hype Or Help?It's time for a balanced discussionBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Kerryn Warren (PhD), David Phair (PhD) | October 2023here’s a lot of talk about AI research tools at the moment. If the YouTubers, the bloggers...
Validity & Reliability: Explained Simply
Validity & Reliability In ResearchA Plain-Language Explanation (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | September 2023alidity and reliability are two related but distinctly different concepts within research....
Literature Synthesis 101: How To Synthesise The Literature
How To "Synthesise" The LiteratureLiterature Synthesis Explained Simply - With ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | August 2023ne of the most common mistakes that students make when writing a literature...
The Essential Components of a Literature Review
3 Key Literature Review IngredientsA Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | July 2023riting a comprehensive but concise literature review is no simple task. There's a lot of...
MLA 9 Formatting: How To Format Your Paper For MLA
How To Format MLA 9th EditionA Simple, Step-by-Step Guide + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | July 2023ormatting your paper in MLA style can feel like a pretty daunting task. In this post, we'll show you...
APA 7 Formatting: How To Set Up Your Student Paper
How To Format APA 7th EditionA Simple, Step-by-Step Guide + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | June 2023ormatting your paper in APA 7th edition can feel like a pretty daunting task, and understandably so. In...
Research Proposal Essentials: 5 Critical Dos & Don’ts
Writing Your Research ProposalFive Things You Need To Keep Top Of Mind 💡By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | June 2023riting a high-quality research proposal that “sells” your study and wins the favour (and...
Research Philosophy & Research Paradigms
What Is Research Philosophy?Positivism, Interpretivism & Pragmatism - Explained SimplyBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | June 2023esearch philosophy is one of those things that students tend to either gloss over or...
Logos, Ethos & Pathos: The Rhetorical Triangle
What Are Logos, Pathos & Ethos?A Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | June 2023f you spend any amount of time exploring the wonderful world of philosophy, you’re bound to...
Research Methodology Example: Full Walkthrough
Research Methodology ExampleDetailed Walkthrough + Free Methodology Chapter TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (D.Tech) | May 2023f you're working on a dissertation or thesis and are looking for an example of a research...
Literature Review Example/Sample: Full Walkthrough
Literature Review Example/SampleA Detailed Walkthrough + Free Literature Review TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2024 f you're working on a dissertation or thesis and are looking for an example of a...
How To Find A Research Gap: Step-By-Step Process
How To Find A Research Gap, QuicklyA step-by-step guide for new researchersBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewer: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | April 2023f you’ve got a dissertation, thesis or research project coming up, one of the first (and most...
Research Proposal Example/Sample: Full Walkthrough
Research Proposal Example/SampleA Step-By-Step Walkthrough + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | April 2023f you're getting started crafting your research proposal and are looking for a few examples of...
Research Design 101: Qualitative & Quantitative
What (Exactly) Is Research Design?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | April 2023avigating the world of research can be daunting,...
Research Constructs 101: What You Need To Know
What Are Research Constructs?Constructs, Validity & Reliability - Explained SimplyBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023avigating the world of academic research can be overwhelming, especially if you’re...
The Research Problem & Problem Statement
The Research Problem & StatementWhat They Are & How To Write Them - With Examples 🎓By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023f you’re new to academic research, you’re bound to encounter the concept of a...
Theoretical Framework vs Conceptual Framework
Theoretical vs Conceptual FrameworkWhat They Are & How They’re Different - Explained Simply ✨By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023If you’re new to academic research, sooner or later you’re bound to run...
Narrative Analysis Explained Simply (With Examples)
What (Exactly) Is Narrative Analysis?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📄By: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD)| Expert Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | March 2023f you’re new to research, the host of qualitative analysis methods...
Research Topics & Ideas: Politics
Research Topics: Political Science 🏛️100+ PolSci Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025inding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes...
Research Topics & Ideas: Environmental Sciences
Topics Ideas: Environmental Sciences 🌱100+ Environmental Science-Related Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Environmental science tackles some of the most pressing challenges of our time,...
Research Topics & Ideas: Healthcare
Research Topic Ideas: Healthcare 🩺100+ Healthcare Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025Healthcare is a dynamic field, offering endless opportunities for meaningful research. Choosing the right...
Research Topics & Ideas: Computer Science
Research Topic Ideas: CompSci & IT 💾50+ Computer Science Research Topic Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025inding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step...
Research Topics & Ideas: Business & Management
Research Topics & Ideas: Business 📈50+ Management Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Struggling to find the perfect research topic for your MBA dissertation or business research project?...
Research Topics & Ideas: Nursing
Research Topic Ideas: Nursing 🩺50+ Nursing Research Topic Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025inding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to...
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources Explained
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary SourcesA Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2023f you’re new to the wild world of research, you’re bound to encounter the...
Research Topics & Ideas: Marketing
Research Topics & Ideas: Marketing 🛒50+ Marketing Research Topic Ideas + Sample DissertationsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated March 2025inding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step...
Research Topics & Ideas: Psychology
Research Topic Ideas: Psychology 🧠100+ Psychology Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025f you're starting out on the dissertation or thesis journey for your psychology...
Research Topics & Ideas: Education
Research Topic Ideas: Education 🎓170+ Education-Related Research Ideas + Sample StudiesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | Updated January 2025Choosing the right topic is the first step to a successful dissertation, thesis, or research...
Variables 101: Independent, Dependent & Control Variables
What (Exactly) Are Research Variables?Independent, dependent and control variables and more - explained simply.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2023f you’re new to the world of research, especially...
Sampling Methods & Strategies 101: What You Need To Know
Sampling Methods & Strategies 101A Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2023f you’re new to research, sooner or later you’re bound to wander into the...
How To Find A Research Gap (Literature Gap)
The Research Gap (Literature Gap)How To Find The Elusive Research Gap - With Practical Examples 📋By: Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025f you're just starting out in research, chances are...
How To Avoid Bias In Your Research
Research Bias: The Hidden MonsterThe "Big 3" Biases You Need To Know AboutBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | September 2022f you're new to academic research, research bias (also sometimes called researcher bias) is...
Research Limitations vs Research Delimitations
Research Limitations & DelimitationsWhat they are - and how they're different (with examples) 🎓By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | September 2022f you're new to the world of research, you've probably heard the terms...
Thematic Analysis Basics: 5 Time-Saving Tips
Qual 101: Thematic Analysis BasicsSix Time-Saving Tips To Help You Ace Your Analysis 📚By: David Phair (PhD) & Amy Murdock (PhD) | September 2022hematic analysis is an effective method for researchers to derive meaning from large sets of...
Writing The Methodology Chapter: 5 Time-Saving Tips & Tricks
Writing Your Methodology ChapterFive Practical Hacks To Fast-Track The ProcessBy: David Phair (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | July 2022he methodology chapter is a crucial part of your dissertation or thesis – it’s where you provide context and...
Explainer: Content Review vs Language Editing
What's The Difference? Content Review vs Language Editing & Proofreadingpopular question we receive at Grad Coach is "what's the difference between the content review service and the editing and proofreading service?". Here, we'll explain what each...
Research Aims, Objectives & Questions: Explained Simply (+ Examples)
Research Aims, Objectives & QuestionsThe "Golden Thread" Explained Simply - With ExamplesBy: David Phair (PhD) and Alexandra Shaeffer (PhD) | June 2022he research aims, objectives and research questions (collectively called the “golden thread”) are...
Writing A Literature Review: 5 Time-Saving Tips & Tricks
Writing An A-Grade Literature ReviewFive Time-Saving Tips You Need To KnowBy: David Phair (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | May 2022ne of the fundamental chapters of any dissertation or thesis is the literature review. However, students often struggle...
Finding A Research Topic: 5 Time-Saving Tips
Finding A High-Quality Research TopicFive Things You Need To Know Before You Start 📚By: David Phair (PhD) & Amy Murdock (PhD) | May 2022t’s no easy task to take on the culminating project of your degree, the dreaded dissertation or thesis....
Survey Design 101: 5 Common Mistakes
Dissertation & Thesis Survey Design 1015 Common Mistakes To Avoid (+ Examples)By: David Phair (PhD) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | April 2022urveys are a powerful way to collect data for your dissertation, thesis or research project. Done right, a...
Qualitative Interviews: 5 Costly Mistakes (+ Free Interview Guide)
Qualitative Research 101: InterviewingFive Common (But Costly) Mistakes You Need To AvoidBy: David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | March 2022ndertaking interviews is potentially the most important step in the qualitative research process. If...
Dissertation Introduction: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid
Writing Your Dissertation IntroductionSeven Common (But Costly) Mistakes You Need To AvoidBy: David Phair (PhD) and Alexandra Shaeffer (PhD) | March 2022our dissertation or thesis introduction chapter is critically important as it tells the reader...
The Dissertation Abstract: 5 Costly Mistakes To Avoid
Writing A Dissertation AbstractFive Innocent Errors That Will Quietly Destroy Your Abstract 🧨By: David Phair (PhD) & Peter Quella (PhD) | February 2022riting a quality abstract is important as the abstract tells the reader what to expect in...
How To Source A-Grade Resources For Your Literature Review
How To Find Literature - Fast 📚 Sourcing, Evaluating and Organising High-Quality Academic LiteratureBy: David Phair (PhD) and Peter Quella (PhD) | January 2022s we’ve discussed previously on our blog and YouTube channel, the first step of the...
How To Write The Methodology Chapter
How To Write The Methodology ChapterA Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025o, you’ve pinned down your research topic and undertaken a...
How To Write The Conclusion Chapter: 6 Steps + Examples
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How To Write The Results/Findings Chapter (Quantitative)
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Writing A Research Proposal: 8 Common Mistakes To Avoid
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6 Reasons You Should NEVER Use a Dissertation Writing Service
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What (Exactly) Is Thematic Analysis?
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Saunders’ Research Onion – Explained Simply (With Examples)
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Qualitative Data Coding 101: Everything You Need To Know
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Quantitative Data Analysis 101: Methods, Techniques & Terminology Explained.
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The 4 Levels Of Measurement Explained: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio
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How To Structure Your Literature Review Chapter
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What (Exactly) Is A Literature Review?
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Qualitative vs Quantitative Research: How To Choose Your Research Approach
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What (Exactly) Is A Dissertation Abstract?
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What Is Research Methodology? Simple Definition (With Examples)
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What (Exactly) Is A Research Proposal?
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What Is a Longitudinal Study (Or Longitudinal Research)?
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What Is A Cross-Sectional Study (Or Cross-Sectional Research)?
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What Is A Research Hypothesis (Or Scientific Hypothesis)?
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How To Write A Literature Review (3-Step Process)
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What (Exactly) Is a Dissertation (Or Thesis)?
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Decrypting “The Henley Way”
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How To Use Mendeley Desktop, Web Importer & The MS Word plugin.
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How To Reduce Word Count (Without Losing Precious Marks)
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How To Write A Strong Analysis Chapter In Henley Assignments.
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How To Choose The Right Charts In Your Dissertation Findings Chapter
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#HenleyMBA: Why presentation is important (and how to get it right).
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#HenleyMBA: Why focus is your friend when writing assignments.
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#HenleyMBA: How to use research questions to set a clear direction and purpose in your assignments.
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