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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing

[Writing specifics for different academic formats]

Dissertations / PhD Theses

Definition:

A doctoral dissertation (PhD thesis) is typically required in order to achieve the PhD title. Institutions typically have guidelines for formatting theses. This section provides links to information about the dissertation writing process. Early career researchers should be aware that, should they plan to pursue academic careers, the doctoral dissertation is a work which will be reviewed in the future by hiring committees and others. 

Useful resources on Dissertations:

Institute for Academic Development at the University of Edinburgh. (2021). Dissertations and research projects. https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/study-hub/learning-resources/dissertations

Introduction to dissertations, including defining characteristics, selecting and planning a dissertation (at a high level), and links to additional resources. 

Tags: IPS; IA; IPS WC; IPS R; IPS IL; PSR ER; CompS

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

1.2. Academic reading and writing


1.2.1. Preparing to write


1.2.2. Writing specifics for different academic formats


1.2.2.1. Books



1.2.2.2. Dissertations

1.2.2.2.1. English for doctoral researchers
1.2.2.2.2. Writing up a doctoral dissertation (PhD thesis)

1.2.2.3. Research articles

1.2.2.4. Review articles


1.2.3. Grant proposals


1.2.4. Corresponding with others

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

Peer Reviewer(s): None

Last Updated: October 22, 2021