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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...
Survey Design 101: 5 Common Mistakes
Dissertation & Thesis Survey Design 101 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid (+ Examples)By: David Phair (PhD) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | April 2022Surveys are a powerful way to collect data for your dissertation, thesis or research project. Done right, a good survey...
Qualitative Interviews: 5 Costly Mistakes (+ Free Interview Guide)
Qualitative Research 101: Interviewing 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Undertaking InterviewsBy: David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | March 2022Undertaking interviews is potentially the most important step in the qualitative research process. If you don’t...
Dissertation Introduction: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid
Writing A Dissertation Introduction Chapter 7 Common (But Costly) Mistakes To AvoidBy: David Phair (PhD) and Alexandra Shaeffer (PhD) | March 2022Your dissertation or thesis introduction chapter is critically important as it tells the reader what your study is about,...
The Dissertation Abstract: 5 Costly Mistakes To Avoid
Writing A Dissertation Or Thesis Abstract 5 Common (& Costly) Mistakes To AvoidBy: David Phair (PhD) & Peter Quella (PhD) | February 2022Writing a quality abstract is important as the abstract tells the reader what to expect in your thesis or dissertation, and...
How To Source A-Grade Resources For Your Literature Review
How To Find A-Grade Literature For Review Sourcing, evaluating and organising (the smart way)By: David Phair (PhD) and Peter Quella (PhD) | January 2022As we’ve discussed previously on our blog and YouTube channel, the first step of the literature review process is to...
How To Write The Methodology Chapter
How To Write The Methodology Chapter The What, Why & How Explained Simply (With Examples)By: Jenna Crossley (PhD Cand). Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | September 2021So, you’ve pinned down your research topic and undertaken a review of the literature – now...
How To Write The Conclusion Chapter: 6 Steps + Examples
How To Write The Conclusion Chapter The What, Why & How Explained Simply (With Examples)By: Jenna Crossley (PhD Cand). Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | September 2021So, you’ve wrapped up your results and discussion chapters, and you’re finally on the home...
How To Write The Discussion Chapter: 6 Steps + Examples
How To Write The Discussion Chapter The What, Why & How Explained Simply (With Examples)By: Jenna Crossley (PhD Cand). Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2021If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve reached the discussion chapter of your thesis or...
The Dissertation Results/Findings Chapter (Qualitative)
How To Write The Results/Findings Chapter For Qualitative Studies (Dissertations & Theses)By: Jenna Crossley (PhD Cand). Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2021So, you’ve collected and analysed your qualitative data, and it’s time to write up your...
How To Write The Results/Findings Chapter (Quantitative)
How To Write The Results/Findings Chapter For Quantitative Studies (Dissertations & Theses)By: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | July 2021So, you’ve completed your quantitative data analysis and it’s time to report on your findings. But...
How To Choose The Right Research Methodology
How To Choose Your Research Methodology Qualitative vs Quantitative vs Mixed MethodsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021Without a doubt, one of the most common questions we receive at Grad Coach is “How do I choose the right...