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Thematic Analysis Basics: 5 Time-Saving Tips
Thematic Analysis 101 6 Time-Saving Tips To Help You Ace Your AnalysisBy: David Phair (PhD) & Amy Murdock (PhD) | September 2022Thematic analysis is an effective method for researchers to derive meaning from large sets of qualitative data. At a basic level, it...
Writing The Methodology Chapter: 5 Time-Saving Tips & Tricks
Writing The Research Methodology Chapter 5 Time-Saving Tips & ToolsBy: David Phair (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | July 2022The methodology chapter is a crucial part of your dissertation or thesis – it’s where you provide context and justification for your research...
Free Download: Results Chapter Template (Qual & Quant)
Free Download 📥 Dissertation/Thesis Results TemplateYou've collected your data and it's time to write up the results chapter, but you're not sure how to get started. Fear not - in this free results chapter template, we provide a recommended structure for both...
Free Download: Conclusion Chapter Template (with Examples)
Free Download 📥 Dissertation/Thesis Conclusion TemplateYou've reached the final stretch of your dissertation - the conclusion chapter - but you're unsure what you need to cover and in what order. Fear not - in this free conclusion chapter template, we provide a...
Free Download: Discussion Chapter Template (with Examples)
Free Download 📥 Discussion/Analysis Chapter TemplateIf you're starting out on the discussion chapter (also sometimes called the analysis chapter) for your dissertation or thesis, but aren't too sure how to structure it, this template is just for you. Fully editable,...
Explainer: Content Review vs Language Editing
What's The Difference? Content Review vs Language Editing & ProofreadingA popular 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 service...
Free Download: Methodology Chapter Template (with Examples)
Free Download 📥 Methodology Chapter TemplateIf you're struggling to get moving with the research methodology chapter for your dissertation or thesis, this template is just what you need. Fully editable, the template includes a recommended structure, detailed...
Research Aims, Objectives & Questions: Explained Simply (+ Examples)
Research Aims, Objectives & Research Questions The "Golden Thread" Explained Simply (+ Examples)By: David Phair (PhD) and Alexandra Shaeffer (PhD) | June 2022The research aims, objectives and research questions (collectively called the “golden thread”) are...
Free Download: Thesis Introduction Template (with Examples)
Free Download 📥 Thesis Introduction Chapter TemplateIf you're getting started with the write-up of the introduction chapter of your dissertation or thesis, this template is the perfect starting point. In it, we unpack each section of the chapter using straightforward...
Free Download: Literature Review Template (Word Doc & PDF)
Free Download 📥 Literature Review Chapter TemplateIf you're preparing to write your literature review, our free literature review chapter template is the perfect starting point. In it, we cover each section of the literature review chapter step by step, along with...
Writing A Literature Review: 5 Time-Saving Tips & Tricks
Writing A High-Quality Literature Review 5 Time-Saving Tips & ToolsBy: David Phair (PhD) and Amy Murdock (PhD) | May 2022One of the fundamental chapters of any dissertation or thesis is the literature review. However, students often struggle to write this chapter,...
Finding A Research Topic: 5 Time-Saving Tips
Finding A High-Quality Research Topic 5 Practical Time-Saving Tips & HacksBy: David Phair (PhD) & Amy Murdock (PhD) | May 2022It’s no easy task to take on the culminating project of your degree, the dreaded dissertation or thesis. Though it might feel like...