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?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...
How To Write A Dissertation Or ThesisA Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Update March 2025riting a dissertation or thesis is not a simple task. It takes...
Qualitative Data Analysis MethodsThe "Big 6" Qualitative Methods Explained Simply - With Examples 📚By: Kerryn Warren (PhD) | Reviewed By: Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Qualitative Analysis Methods Qualitative data analysis is about making...
How To Read Journal Articles - FasterFast-Track Your Literature Review By Focusing On Three SectionsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | May 2020f you’ve just started your literature review process, you’re probably sitting on a pile of scientific journal...
Writing Your Dissertation IntroductionA Simple Explainer With Examples + Free TemplateBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewed By Dr Eunice Rautenbach (D. Tech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - The Introduction Chapter Your introduction chapter sets the stage for your entire...
25+ Dissertation & Thesis Writing AppsEverything You Need To Optimise Your Research JourneyContributors: Derek Jansen (MBA), Kerryn Warren (PhD) & David Phair (PhD) | May 2024ompleting your dissertation or thesis requires a hearty investment of...
How To Write A Literature ReviewA Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025uality research is about building onto the existing work of...
How To Write A Research ProposalA Straightforward How-To Guide + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025riting up a strong research proposal for a dissertation or thesis is much...
Dissertation & Thesis Structure 101How To Structure Your Research Like A Pro 🎓By: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Dissertation Structure A clear structure keeps your dissertation logical, organised, and easy to...
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...
How To Find A Research TopicOur Simple 6-Step Process To Develop An A-Grade Topic By: Caroline Osella (PhD) and Derek Jansen (MBA)| July 2019o, you’re finally nearing the end of your degree and it’s now time to find a suitable topic for your...
How To Reduce Your Word CountCutting The Fluff - Without Losing Precious MarksBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Reviewers: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | December 2017f you follow some of the advice on this blog, chances are one of your biggest challenges is...
Presenting Your Data AnalysisHow To Choose The Right Chart For The Job 📊By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025nce you've done the fieldwork and number crunching, you'll need to present your...
What Is Academic Misconduct?A Plain-Language Explainer - With ExamplesBy: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach | January 2025xhaustion can make you do crazy things. No one can deny that completing a degree can be a stress-...
Critical Writing In AcademiaDescriptive vs Analytical vs Critical Writing - Explained Simply 📑By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Descriptive vs Critical Writing One of the challenges in academic writing...