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...
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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
How To Write The Conclusion ChapterA Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025o, you’ve wrapped up your results and discussion chapters, and...
How To Write The Discussion Chapter: 6 Steps + Examples
How To Write The Discussion ChapterA Simple Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📋By: Jenna Crossley (PhD) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2021f you’re reading this, chances are you’ve reached the discussion chapter of your thesis...
The Dissertation Results/Findings Chapter (Qualitative)
How To Write The Results ChapterFor QUALITATIVE Studies - Includes Free Template 📝By: Jenna Crossley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2021o, you’ve collected and analysed your qualitative data, and it’s time to write up...
How To Write The Results/Findings Chapter (Quantitative)
How To Write The Results SectionFor QUANTITATIVE Studies - Includes Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | July 2021o, you’ve completed your quantitative data analysis and it’s time to report on your...
How To Choose The Right Research Methodology
How To Choose Your MethodologyDeciding Between Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed MethodsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021ithout a doubt, one of the most common questions we receive at Grad Coach is...
What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?
What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples (+ Free Template) 📝By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021iscourse analysis is one of the most popular qualitative analysis...
Writing A Literature Review: 7 Common Mistakes To Avoid
Write Your Literature Review - RightSeven Deadly Literature Review Mistakes You Need To Avoid ☠️By: David Phair (PhD) | Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021rafting a high-quality literature review is critical to earning marks and...