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Triangulation: The Ultimate Credibility Enhancer
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 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
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 & 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
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 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 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 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...

Research Ethics 101: A Simple Explainer (With Examples)
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...

Research Implications & Recommendations: A Simple Explainer
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
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
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
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: 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 – 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 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: 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 & 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 & 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 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...

Acknowledgements 101: How To Write The Section
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)
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

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
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 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

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)
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...

AI Research Tools: Hype Or Help?
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: 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....