Thesis Discussion Checklist

What This Checklist Covers

A run through what your discussion chapter needs to do with your findings, grouped into six sections:

• Interpretation of results — findings against aims and literature.
• Critical analysis and reflection — strengths, limits, surprises.
• Structure and clarity — subheadings, transitions, clear takeaways.
• Linking back to research — returning to the gap you identified.
• Compliance and quality control — word count, formatting, citations.
• Final review — the standalone read, and your supervisor’s notes.

The checklist can be copied to your Google Drive or downloaded as a fully editable document, so you can tick items off as you go.