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What (Exactly) Is A Literature Review?
What (Exactly) Is A Literature Review?

What (Exactly) Is A Literature Review?A Plain-Language Explainer + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) & Kerryn Warren (PhD) | June 2020 (Updated May 2023)f you’re faced with writing a dissertation or thesis, chances are you’ve encountered the...

What (Exactly) Is A Dissertation Abstract?
What (Exactly) Is A Dissertation Abstract?

The Dissertation/Thesis AbstractHow To Write A High-Impact Abstract - With ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (D.Tech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - What is a research abstract? The abstract is a short, structured summary of your research...

What Is Research Methodology? Simple Definition (With Examples)
What Is Research Methodology? Simple Definition (With Examples)

What Is Research Methodology?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Research Methodology Research methodology is all about the practical “how” of your study and the choices...

What (Exactly) Is A Research Proposal?
What (Exactly) Is A Research Proposal?

What (Exactly) Is A Research Proposal?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Research Proposal 101 A research proposal is the plan that explains what you’ll...

What Is a Longitudinal Study (Or Longitudinal Research)?
What Is a Longitudinal Study (Or Longitudinal Research)?

What Is A Longitudinal Study?A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025f you’re new to the world of research, or it’s your first time writing...

What Is A Cross-Sectional Study (Or Cross-Sectional Research)?
What Is A Cross-Sectional Study (Or Cross-Sectional Research)?

What Is A Cross-Sectional Study?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025f you’ve just started out on your dissertation, thesis or research...

What Is A Research Hypothesis (Or Scientific Hypothesis)?
What Is A Research Hypothesis (Or Scientific Hypothesis)?

What Is A Research Hypothesis?A Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical Examples ✨By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025TL;DR - What is a hypothesis? A research hypothesis is a clear, specific and testable...

What (Exactly) Is a Dissertation (Or Thesis)?
What (Exactly) Is a Dissertation (Or Thesis)?

What (Exactly) Is A Dissertation?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025f you’ve landed on this article, chances are you’ve got a...