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 Find A-Grade Literature For Review Sourcing, Evaluating and OrganisingBy: 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 source...
How To Write The Methodology Chapter The What, Why & How Explained Simply (With Examples)By: Jenna Crossley (PhD) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | September 2021 (Updated April 2023)So, you’ve pinned down your research topic and undertaken a review of the...
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 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...
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 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 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...
What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021Discourse analysis is one of the most popular qualitative analysis techniques we encounter at...
Writing A Literature Review 7 Common (And Costly) Mistakes To Avoid ☠️By: David Phair (PhD) | Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021Crafting a high-quality literature review is critical to earning marks and developing a strong dissertation, thesis or research...
Writing A Research Proposal 8 Common (And Costly) Mistakes To Avoid 🤦By: Derek Jansen (MBA) & David Phair (PhD). Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021At Grad Coach, we review a lot of research proposals, including dissertation proposals and thesis...
Preparing For Your Dissertation Defense 13 Key Questions To Expect In The Viva VoceBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) & David Phair (PhD). Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021Preparing for your dissertation or thesis defense (also called a "viva voce") is a...
6 Reasons You Should NEVER Use ADissertation Writing ServiceBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021We get it. By the time you’ve reached the final stage of your degree program, the dissertation (or thesis) can seem like a major...
What (Exactly) Is Thematic Analysis? Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | April 2021Thematic analysis is one of the most popular qualitative analysis techniques we see students...
Free Download: Dissertation & Thesis TemplateIf you're preparing to write your dissertation, thesis or research project, our free dissertation template is the perfect starting point. In the template, we cover every section step by step, with clear, straightforward...
What Is Qualitative Content Analysis? QCA explained simply (with examples)By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Reviewed by: Dr Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | February 2021If you’re in the process of preparing for your dissertation, thesis or research project, you’ve probably...
Saunders' Research Onion: Explained Simply Peeling the onion, layer by layer (with examples)By: David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | January 2021If you’re learning about research skills and methodologies, you may have heard the term “research onion”....
Qualitative Data Coding 101 How to code qualitative data, the smart way (with examples).By: Jenna Crosley (PhD) | Reviewed by:Dr Eunice Rautenbach | December 2020As we've discussed previously, qualitative research makes use of non-numerical data - for example, words,...
Quantitative Data Analysis 101 The lingo, methods and techniques, explained simply.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | December 2020Quantitative data analysis is one of those things that often strikes fear in students. It’s totally understandable –...
Nominal, Ordinal, Interval & Ratio Data Levels Of Measurement: Explained Simply (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | November 2020If you’re new to the world of quantitative data analysis and statistics, you’ve most...
How To Structure Your Literature Review 3 Options To Help Structure Your ChapterBy: Amy Rommelspacher (PhD) | Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | November 2020 (Updated May 2023)Writing the literature review chapter can seem pretty daunting when you're piecing together...
Grad Coach Takes The MEA Cup: Best Dissertation & Thesis Coaching Specialists 2020By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | November 2020We did it! Today, we're proud to announce that Grad Coach has been awarded the title of "Best Dissertation & Thesis Coaching Specialists...
Dissertation vs Thesis vs Capstone ProjectWhat's the difference?By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2020At Grad Coach, we receive questions about dissertation and thesis writing on a daily basis – everything from how to find a...
Qualitative vs Quantitative Research 101 A Plain-Language Explanation (With Examples)By: Kerryn Warren (PhD, MSc, BSc) | June 2020So, it’s time to decide what type of research approach you're going to use - qualitative or quantitative. And, chances are, you want to...
The Dissertation Abstract: 101 How To Write A Clear & Concise Abstract (With Examples)By: Madeline Fink (MSc) Reviewed By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | June 2020So, you’ve (finally) finished your thesis or dissertation or thesis. Now it's time to write up your abstract...
Free Download 📥 Research Proposal TemplateStarting out on your research proposal and not sure how to structure it, or how to craft a smooth-flowing document? Our free proposal template will help you fast-track your writing and improve your chances of a speedy...
What (Exactly) Is A Research Proposal? A Simple Explainer With Examples + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2020 (Updated April 2023)Whether you're nearing the end of your degree and your dissertation is on the horizon, or...
What (Exactly) Is A Cross-Sectional Study? A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | June 2020If you’ve just started out on your dissertation, thesis or research project and it's your first time carrying out formal research,...
How To Write A Dissertation Or Thesis 8 Straightforward Steps To Craft An A-Grade DissertationBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2020Writing a dissertation or thesis is not a simple task. It takes time, energy and a lot of will...
Grad Coach Q&AHow is Grad Coach different from a university supervisor?Every day, dozens of students around the world call us for assistance with their dissertations, theses and research projects. One question that comes up quite often is “how is Grad Coach...
How To Write A Dissertation Introduction Chapter: The 7 Essential Ingredients Of An A-Grade IntroductionBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Reviewed By Dr Eunice Rautenbach (D. Tech) | March 2020If you’re reading this, you’re probably at the daunting early phases of writing up...
7 Essential Dissertation Writing Apps & ToolsBy: David Phair (PhD) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | October 2019 (Updated March 2022)Completing your dissertation or thesis requires a hearty investment of time, effort and hard work. There’s no shortcut on the road to...
How To Write An A-Grade Literature Review 3 Straightforward Steps (With Examples) + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | October 2019Quality research is about building onto the existing work of others, “standing on the...
How To Write A Research Proposal A Straightforward How-To Guide (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | August 2019 (Updated April 2023)Writing up a strong research proposal for a dissertation or thesis is much like a marriage...
Dissertation Structure & Layout 101: How to structure your dissertation, thesis or research project.By: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | July 2019So, you’ve got a decent understanding of what a dissertation is, you’ve chosen your topic and...
What Exactly Is A Dissertation (Or Thesis)? If you’ve landed on this article, chances are you’ve got a dissertation or thesis project coming up (hopefully it’s not due next week!), and you’re now asking yourself the classic question, “what the #%#%^ is a...
How To Find A High-Quality Research Topic 6 Steps To Find & Evaluate High-Quality Dissertation/Thesis TopicsBy: Caroline Osella (PhD, BA) and Derek Jansen (MBA)| July 2019So, you’re finally nearing the end of your degree and it’s now time to find a suitable topic...
Grad Coach Is Now A Proud Member OfThe Tutor's Association UKBy: Derek Jansen | August 2016 Today, we’re proud to announce that Grad Coach is now officially a corporate member of The Tutors’ Association, a UK government-recognised professional body, which promotes a...
#HenleyMBA: The Elusive "Henley Way", Explained Simply.By: Derek Jansen | July 2018If you’re a Henley MBA student, you’ve probably heard about the need to do things “the Henley way”. Indeed, I’ve seen many assignments that demonstrate very thoughtful analysis and...
How To Write A High-Impact Executive SummaryBy Derek Jansen | January 2018You’ve probably heard the line, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Cliched, but wise words nonetheless. In your assignments, your executive summary is the first...
How To Prepare For The Henley MBA Exams: A Step-By-Step Guide For Exam Success. By: Derek Jansen | January 2018The exams for the Henley MBA are tough – that’s for certain. They’re time-pressured, handwritten, count for a lot of marks and can test absolutely anything...
Full Tutorial: How To Use MendeleyIncluding The Web Importer & Mendeley CiteBy: Derek Jansen | Reviewer: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | January 2018 (Updated September 2023)If you're fumbling about trying to manage citations and references by hand (or using Microsoft...
How To Reduce Word Count In Your Dissertation, Thesis Or Academics Assignments (without losing those precious marks)If you follow some of the advice on this blog, chances are one of your biggest challenges is keeping your academic writing projects within the specified...
#HenleyMBA: How To Write A Strong Analysis Chapter By: Derek Jansen | December 2017If the Henley MBA is about any one thing, it’s about learning to analyse well. Therefore, it's no surprise that the analysis chapter/section of most assignments is typically allocated...
#HenleyMBA How To Write A Solid Assignment IntroductionBy: Derek Jansen | December 2017I’ll kick off this post by making a bold assertion: The introduction chapter of your assignment is the single most important section in your entire assignment. Yip. Not the analysis...
Writing Your Dissertation Findings Chapter How To Choose The Best-Suited Chart For The JobOnce you've done the fieldwork and number crunching for your dissertation or thesis, you'll need to present your findings in the a separate chapter called "Findings". Sometimes...
Why Academic Misconduct Is Never Worth It (and how to avoid doing it by mistake...)Exhaustion can make you do crazy things. No one can deny that completing a degree can be a stress- and anxiety-inducing experience. At least one time in our lives, we have pulled a...
How To Create Rock Solid Arguments In Your Dissertation, Thesis Or Assignments The 6 Essential Ingredients (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen | August 2017Arguments happen all the time and that’s okay. Whether we realise it or not, we have arguments every day. We may...
Free Download 📥 Literature Review Catalogue (Excel Template)Crafting a high-quality literature review is a lot of work. Failure to keep track of all the literature you consume can result in a lot of wasted time. You need to get (and stay) organized - in other words,...
How To Use Models & Frameworks In Henley MBA AssignmentsBy: Derek Jansen | May 2017One of the most common issues we see while working with hundreds of Henley MBA students is poor model and framework integration and application. Sound selection and application of...