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Thesis and Dissertation Writing Programs

In addition to one-on-one writing appointments, the Graduate Writing Center has a number of programs and workshops that offer support to dissertators and thesis writers.

During the academic year, the GWC offers single-session overview workshops on master's theses, dissertation proposals, and dissertation writing. Click our current schedule or browse past workshops to see when these topics may be offered. We also encourage you to look at relevant workshop videos .

Writing Groups

The Graduate Writing Center sometimes organizes writing groups of various types (online writing groups, facilitated writing groups, or independent writing groups). We are also happy to help groups of graduate students self-organize into writing groups. For best practices on setting up writing groups, see our writing groups resource page . For information about writing groups currently being offered or organized by the GWC, see our writing groups web page.

Master's Thesis Mentoring Program

The Graduate Writing Center offers a program to support graduate students who are working on master's theses (or other master's capstone projects) and doctoral qualifying papers. The program provides workshops and one-on-one writing appointments. For more information, read Master's Thesis Mentoring Program .

Spring Break Writing Retreats

The Graduate Writing Center offers writing retreats for graduate students who are working on master's theses, dissertation proposals, dissertations, and other writing projects. These programs are usually offered in spring break and summer. Retreats are open to all graduate and professional students. For more information and registration instructions for spring break writing retreats, scroll to the bottom of this web page and click on the relevant program. For programs offered during to the summer, go to the summer boot camp and thesis retreat page.

Summer Dissertation Boot Camps and Thesis Retreats

The Graduate Writing Center holds a number of programs during the summer to help graduate students who are at the dissertation and dissertation proposal stages. We also offer dissertation/thesis retreats during the summer. See our most current summer dissertation boot camp and program offerings for more information.

Spring Break Writing Retreat (All Fields) with Online and In Person Options

This program is for graduate or professional students who are writing large-scale projects like master's theses or capstones, doctoral dissertations or proposals, or manuscripts for publication. The program provides dedicated time to focus on your writing and has online and in-person options. For STEM students, it additionally offers workshops related to scientific writing issues. To read more and register, please see the program description below. Deadline to register is Monday, March 18th.

CLICK HERE for application and program details for spring break writing retreat.

SCHEDULE, March 25th – 27th (in person); March 25th – March 28th (online):

Daily Schedule: 9:00-10:00: Online productivity workshops & discussion 10:00-12:00: Online writing groups or individual work (in person) 12:00-1:00: Lunch break 1:00-2:00: Online Workshops or individual work 2:00-4:00: Online writing groups or individual work (in person)

Morning Online Productivity Workshops (9-10 am) Morning workshops will address project organization, time management, and productivity tips.

Online Writing Group or Individual Work If you are doing the retreat online, you will join online writing groups via Zoom at the designated times. If you are at the in-person location, you may work independently or join the online writing groups via Zoom.

How to Sign Up for the Writing Retreat : Fill out the web form (linked here) by Monday, March 18th . We don't anticipate any capacity issues, but if we have any, we will accept registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Morning Productivity Writing Workshops (9-10 am)

Monday, March 25th, 9:00–10:00 AM — Project Organization for Writing In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.

Tuesday, March 26th, 9:00–10:00 AM—Time Management and Productivity Tips for Writing In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.

Wednesday, March 27th, 9:00–10:00 AM — Demos of Tools Writing consultants will demo a couple of organizational tools and how they use these tools to support writing.

Afternoon Scientific Writing Workshops (1-2 pm)

Monday, March 25th, 1:00–2:00 PM — Strategies for Writing Effective Scientific Papers This workshop will address basic principles for writing scientific papers and offer strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. We will also introduce key points from Joshua Schimel's book Writing Science on developing good narrative structure and clarity to make writing engaging and impactful.

Tuesday, March 26th, 1:00–2:00 PM — Creating Effective Figures and Visual Aids This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures and offer further resources for learning these programs.

Wednesday, March 27th, 1:00–2:00 PM — Thesis and Dissertation Writing in STEM Fields (Final Stages) This workshop will give an overview of the final components and writing stages of a STEM thesis or dissertation.

Further Resources

Advice for Thesis Writing If you haven’t seen a final thesis or dissertation in your field, we recommend looking one from your department in the ProQuest Dissertation database available through the UCLA Library. This database allows you to search by institution, advisor, and manuscript type (master's thesis versus dissertation).

Optional Reading: Joan Bolker. Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes A Day . 1998. Paul Silvia. How to Write a Lot . 2007.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

The (free) course to get you started

Take the first step towards crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project with our free mini-course .

– 100% free – there’s absolutely no cost to enroll – Easy to understand explanations and examples – Extensive video , audio and text-based content – Free downloadable templates and tools

The Perfect Starting Point

This flexible mini-course is built from a carefully curated selection of our best video and text content. Working through the course content, you’ll learn:

• How to find a high-quality research topic
• How to develop a convincing research proposal
• How to craft a high-quality introduction and literature review
• How to choose a suitable methodology and  present your results
• How to polish your dissertation or thesis for the highest marks

You can start wherever makes sense for you, and you can work at your own pace. While you will get the maximum benefit from working through all the content in order, you’re welcome to skip around.

What It Covers

Below you’ll find an overview of the course curriculum. To view more detail, simply click to expand the respective section.

Part 1: Topic Ideation & Proposal

In this section, we lay the foundations for a strong dissertation by exploring the topic ideation and proposal development stages.

• Dissertation 101: What you need to know
• Topic ideation and refinement: 5 time-saving tips
• Research aims, objectives and questions (the golden thread)
• Research proposal 101: What you need to know
• How to write a research proposal
• Common mistakes in the proposal stage
• Research proposal template (Download)

Part 2: Starting Your Dissertation Or Thesis

In this section, we move onto the dissertation/thesis document itself. We consider the broader structure of the document, as well as the first chapter – the introduction.

• How to structure your dissertation or thesis
• Introduction chapter 101 – Why, what and how
• Delimitations and limitations
• Common mistakes in the introduction chapter
• Dissertation/thesis template (Download)

Part 3: Crafting Your Literature Review

In this section, we explore the all-important literature review chapter, as well as the broader literature review process.

• Literature review 101: What you need to know
• How to write a literature review: big-picture process
• How to find high-quality literature (quickly)
• How to review journal articles efficiently
• Literature review Excel template (Download)
• How to structure the literature review chapter
• Literature review chapter template (Download)
• Common mistakes in the literature review
• Tips & tools to fast-track your literature review

Part 4: Designing Your Methodology

In this section, we dive into the complex world of research methodology to demystify this often-intimidating aspect of research.

• Research methodology & design 101
• Qualitative vs quantitative research
• How to choose a research methodology
• Saunder’s research onion: Overview
• How to write the methodology chapter/section
• Sampling methods and strategies
• Qualitative data collection and analysis
• Quantitative data collection and analysis
• How to write the methodology chapter
• Methodology chapter template (Download)
• Common mistakes in the methodology chapter
• Avoiding bias in your research

Part 5: Presenting Your Results

With the methodology out of the way, we move onto the results and discussion chapters in this section. We consider important matters for both qualitative and quantitative projects.

• The results chapter: Qualitative
• The results chapter: Quantitative
• Common mistakes in the results chapter
• The discussion chapter 101: What, why & how
• Common mistakes in the discussion chapter
• Discussion chapter template (Download)

Part 6: Wrapping Up

In this section, we move on to the final chapter in the typical dissertation – the conclusion chapter. We also discuss some other important considerations to help ensure that you present a strong document.

• The conclusion chapter 101: What, why and how
• Research limitations and implications
• Common mistakes in the conclusion chapter
• Conclusion chapter template (Download)
• The abstract 101: What, why and how
• Writing the abstract: 5 common mistakes to avoid
• Defending your dissertation or thesis
• Referencing: How to use Mendeley & Zotero
• Referencing: 7 common mistakes to avoid

Part 7: General Tips & Tools

In this final section, we discuss a mixed bag to help you approach your dissertation/thesis writing in the most efficient way possible.

• Essential apps for the research journey
• Descriptive vs analytical writing
• How to reduce word count
• How to craft strong arguments in your dissertation
• How to choose the right charts and graphs
• Academic misconduct

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Is this course really free.

Yes. There is no cost to enroll in the course or use any of the course resources. All content is free to access, whenever you need it.

Is there a set schedule for the course?

No. You can complete the course at your own pace and select whichever lessons are most relevant to you.

Does this course involve tests and/or exams?

No. As a flexible mini-course, there are no tests or exams. Please consider our paid courses if you are looking for an assessed course.

Can I get a certificate of completion?

No. Since the mini-course is completely flexible and there are no tests/assessments, we cannot issue a certificate of completion. If you’re looking for a certificate program, please consider our paid courses .

Can I access the templates without doing the course?

Yes. You can access the templates here .

Is this the same as the "Work Smarter Not Harder" ebook?

We unbundled the ebook a few years ago to make the content more accessible and digestible for first-time researchers. This course draws on much of the original content and is far more comprehensive than the ebook.

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If you need personalised support for your research project, consider our private coaching service.   As your research partner, we’ll hold your hand throughout the research journey, step by step .

One Week Workshop on Thesis Writing Skills with Certificate

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About Thesis Writing Skills:

Thesis/Dissertation writing could be a challenging task for researchers. Many researchers struggle with formatting their theses correctly as required by their institutions. Researchers often lack familiarity with proper formatting and presenting content in research documents, causing delays in the submission of the thesis. Scholars might be perplexed about how to initiate the thesis and link all chapters into a cohesive structure. Researchers who find it difficult to structure a dissertation/thesis and write suitable content might require proper guidance. It’s actually an art and a skill that requires specialized knowledge.

Thesis Writing Workshop is targeted at individuals who are writing or planning to write their research for submission. This workshop provides the essential information needed for successful and effective thesis writing in research . It aims to bridge the gap and equip researchers with the necessary tools for writing a complete and well-structured thesis. It also includes sessions on formatting to empower researchers with the skills to format their thesis chapters properly.

About the Workshop

• Date: 04/03/2024 – 08-03-2024
• Time : 7:00 -8:00 PM IST
• Online via ZOOM
• Limited Seats: Entry by prior registration only
• Fee: 500/- INR (Indian Participants: 500 INR)
• (Foreign Participants: $ 10 USD)
• Eligible Participants: Open to researchers and students at all levels who are interested in improving their thesis writing skills and learning essential key points for successful thesis writing.
• E-Certificates will be provided to registered participants.

For more information and to explore other ongoing research workshops, please visit : Click Here

Dear Professor/Faculty/Researchers In research thesis or dissertation writing, researchers often face challenges with formatting, structure, and content. Introducing a ‘Thesis Writing Workshop’ to unlock the secrets of well-structured thesis writing. Discover the art of successful thesis writing and formatting. An opportunity for researchers to learn key strategies and essential skills for creating a well-structured thesis.

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The in-class workshop information page has moved! Please visit our combined  In-Class Workshops and Brief Introductions page  to submit a request for either service.

Writing Studio workshops are designed by our consultants for use in the classroom. These workshops focus on different elements of academic writing and have the following goals in mind:

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• to introduce students to writing exercises and strategies that they can use in courses across the curriculum, and
• to enhance discussion of discipline-specific writing practices among students and faculty.

Each workshop runs approximately 45 minutes and includes a discussion of writing strategies, a consultant-facilitated conversation with the instructor and students about writing conventions relevant to the course, and at least one writing activity. We are happy to present up to two workshops per class, per semester.

Instructors are important participants in the workshop conversations, and should plan to contribute relevant materials and be present on the day of the workshop. Several of the workshops are designed to work in conjunction with a class assignment.

Please fill out our  In-Class Workshop Request Form  to request a workshop.

Available in-class workshops, transitioning to college writing workshop.

This workshop is designed mainly for 100-level courses.  It is most appropriate toward the beginning of the semester shortly after students have received the prompt for their first formal writing assignment.  The workshop encourages students to be aware of the conventions of academic writing and attentive to its differences across disciplines. With the assistance of the instructor, we discuss academic writing as a form of conversation with the ideas of others, the role of disciplinary differences in college writing assignments, and the demands of the course for which the students are writing. The workshop ends with an exercise that helps students interpret their writing assignment and begin making a plan to complete it. The course instructor will need to provide a paper prompt.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the Transitioning to College Writing workshop script .

Brainstorming  workshop

This workshop assists students to find traction and focus during the brainstorming phase of the writing process. Using a prompt provided by the instructor, we work through several exercises designed to help students generate new ideas and then sharpen and develop the most promising. The course instructor will need to provide a paper prompt.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the Brainstorming workshop script .

Revision  workshop

This workshop assists students with the revision of a paper they have already drafted, focusing on large-scale concerns like argument, analysis, and structure. We work through three revision activities, beginning with a brief exercise in which students rearticulate the main claims of their papers, followed by an exercise designed to identify organizational problems.  For the third activity, the instructor may choose one of four exercises, allowing the instructor to tailor the workshop depending on the nature of the assignment or goals of the course. The course instructor will need to be sure students bring an essay draft to class.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the workshop Revision workshop script .

Thesis Statements  workshop

This workshop focuses on understanding the characteristics of a strong thesis and how to write one, as well as the conventions of academic argument more broadly.  Using a prompt from the class or a sample prompt, students will begin drafting their own thesis statements.  A discussion about how to argue for one’s thesis rounds out the workshop. The course instructor will need to provide a paper prompt and sample bad thesis statements for that assignment.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the  Thesis Statements workshop script .

Using Textual Evidence  workshop

This workshop discusses the ways analysis of quotations can be used as support for argumentative claims.  Students will evaluate, discuss, and revise their own use of textual evidence in a draft.  The instructor plays an important role here in helping the students understand what constitutes good evidence, and use thereof, in his or her discipline and course. The course instructor will need to be sure students bring an essay draft to class.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the  Usuing Textual Evidence workshop script .

Organizing Research Papers workshop

This workshop is designed to be implemented after students have already gathered most of the materials they will require to write their research papers.  The workshop helps students impose order on their materials and formulate a plan for integrating the research into their papers.  Using an organizational grid, students will focus on meaningfully categorizing and evaluating their research in light of a focused research question. The course instructor will need to be sure students bring their research materials to class.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the  Organizing Research Papers workshop script .

Writing Case Studies and Ethnographies workshop

This workshop focuses on two parts of writing case studies and ethnographies. First, students discuss the importance of neutral and detailed description when conducting field work, taking time to practice writing or revising their own field notes. Second, following a discussion of how ethnographies and case studies drawn upon field notes as evidence, students will begin drafting sentences that use their observations to warrant claims and tie their notes to course concepts. Course instructors may request this workshop either before or after students have conducted fieldwork.

To learn more about this workshop and the materials required for it, consult the  Writing Case Studies and Ethnographies workshop script .

Co-Teach Workshop Option

We know that our list of in-class workshop scripts does not fit every need. If you’ve looked through our existing workshops and do not see what you’re looking for, we would love to work with you to create a workshop to meet your needs, facilitating it alongside you.

If you’re interested in working with us to develop a workshop, please select our new  “ Co – Teach Workshop ” option on the request form. After we receive your request, we will co nnect you with a full-time staff member who will co ntact you to set up an in-person meeting. For all such co – teach requests, we recommend requests be placed a month in advance, at minimum, allowing time for at least one required planning session between the co urse instructor and Writing Studio representative.

Some examples of customized workshops include a peer review session tailored to a specific assignment, a session focused on citation co nventions in a particular field, a workshop focused on co nstructing a co mpelling scientific narrative, and a multimodal co mposition workshop on podcasting.

Important Considerations for All Workshop Requests

Our workshops are meant to be highly collaborative, and involve significant individual student and small group participation. Because of this, we ask that there be no more than 35 students per workshop consultant.

If you would like to schedule for a class larger than 35, please contact our workshop coordinator directly at [email protected] . Specific arrangements for all workshops will be made by email correspondence. In order to access certain content on this page, you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader or an equivalent PDF viewer software.

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The Office of Graduate Studies announces a workshop devoted to thesis/project/dissertation writing. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this workshop if they are fully classified and working on their thesis/project/dissertation.

Topics covered during the workshop

• Getting Started
• Picking a Topic
• Time Management
• Working with Advisors/Committees

Please click on the tab below to view or register for one of the scheduled workshops.

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• Once the Zoom Registration form is complete, students will receive a confirmation email with the meeting instruction.

Special Note: These workshops might be recorded so it can be shared with other students.

Spring 2024 Workshop

Thesis Writing Workshop Speaker: TBD Date: TBD Time: TBD Location: Via Zoom

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Using the Thesis Word Template

1. getting started: download and setup (1m 45s), 2. organization of the sfu thesis (4m), 3. word styles and organization of the sfu word styles (8m 25s), 4. how to use heading and basic text styles (9m 07s), 5. how to transfer text into the thesis word template (4m 46s), 6. how to insert a table (9m 30s), 7. how to insert a figure  (5m 34s), the thesis submission process,  online tutorials.

The SFU Library thesis template is a Microsoft Word file designed to assist students in preparing theses, projects, and extended essay(s) in accordance with formatting standards and requirements for submission to the Library. Watch this series of videos and learn how to:

• download the thesis template (a Microsoft Word file) and set up some defaults
• format your text using styles (ie. block quotes, lists, references, etc.)
• update the Table of Contents, List of Tables and List of Figures
• bring in text from other documents

Note: It is recommended that you watch the first 4 videos in the order listed to get a full understanding on how the thesis Word template works.

Watch a recording of the Thesis Submission Process workshop (approximately 58 minutes).  Recorded on 27 July 2023, this information session covers how to submit your thesis, project, or extended essay(s) to the Library after you've defended.

A breakdown of major video sections:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 1:36 - Overview of the checklist at  Thesis submission: Register information online about your thesis and upload your thesis
• 12:00 - Documents that you need to upload; other documents that you might need to upload
• 26:31 -  The Thesis Registration System (TRS)
• 49:53 - Things to check for / common errors

You are encouraged to attend a workshop on thesis formatting and submitting your thesis to the library before your defence.  

Registration for most workshops is free, but required. 

Thesis Writing Group [Online]

 about thesis writing group.

Join Thesis Writing Group to make some serious progress on your thesis (or other academic writing projects) and to develop a sustainable writing practice. Thesis Writing Group is modelled after other successful online writing groups that use scheduled time to work on writing with the (quiet) presence and support of other writers.

What you can expect

Thesis Writing Group is held via Zoom. It is facilitated by members of the Graduate Writing Services team and the Research Commons Librarian, who are available for writing and research support during the weekly sessions. An Assistant for Theses will also be available for some of the sessions for any questions about using the thesis template, formatting, and the thesis submission process. Optional mini workshops on topics such as library research techniques, copyright, and academic publishing will be offered some weeks. For Spring 2024, sessions will be held on Fridays, 9:30 am – 12:30pm for 10 weeks, starting Friday, January 26, 2024 and concluding Friday, April 5, 2024 (no session on Friday March 29, 2024 - Good Friday stat holiday).

The online writing group format

Some of you may already be familiar with or have participated in online writing groups. For both those with and without experience, we encourage you to join us for this unique experience! The group will begin each session by briefly checking in and setting goals before turning to dedicated writing time. Participants can request support from our team through the chat feature, and consultations/discussions will take place in breakout rooms. The 3-hour sessions conclude with the group coming together and discussing any reflections or areas of interest/concern.

Writers will be asked to keep their microphones muted while writing, and the use of webcams is welcome but entirely optional for each participant. 

 Registration is for ten weeks

Registration is available for all 10 weeks of sessions combined. We ask that registered participants commit to attending each session to the extent that their schedules allow.

Please register by Thursday, January 25, 2024 before 6:00am in order to receive the Zoom link to join.

If you have any questions about Thesis Writing Group, please contact Julie Jones, Research Commons Librarian, at [email protected] . 

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Thesis Writing Workshop

The Thesis Writing Workshop is designed to address the specific challenges encountered while writing your final thesis, whether it is a Bachelor's or a Master's thesis. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on enhancing unity and coherence in writing, integrating resources effectively, refining editing and feedback processing skills, and adhering to academic style and conventions. Various aspects of grammar, vocabulary, and text structure are explored in relation to these key areas.

You will be expected to submit excerpts from their ongoing work for both peer and instructor evaluation, and based on the feedback received, revise these drafts. The course comprises seven plenary sessions: in the first hour, you will focus on one aspect of writing a thesis, and in the second you will apply the content in your own thesis. There is also one optional individual coaching session, which provides personalized guidance and support.

By combining theoretical insights and practical exercises, the Thesis Writing Workshop equips students with the necessary tools and strategies to successfully navigate the thesis writing process.

NOTE: You have to be actively involved in the process of writing (a draft of) a Bachelor's or Master's thesis in English at the time of enrollment. 

Target audience

This course is recommended if you are currently engaged in the writing phase of your thesis and wish to improve your formal, academic writing skills within the context of the composition of your own work. You need to be actively involved in the process of writing (a first draft of) your thesis at the time the course starts. This course is  not meant to prepare yourself for the process of writing a thesis. In that case, we recommend the course  English Academic Writing.

At the end of the course, you can

• recognize and remedy problems in your own long-form texts with respect to paragraph writing, coherence and unity;
• distinguish between the different genres in thesis writing (research-based and scholarly analysis) and apply the conventions of the relevant form in your own thesis;
• recognize and remedy problems in your own long-form texts with respect to logical argumentation;
• properly apply the reference style used in your field;
• recognize and remedy problems relating to grammar and (academic) vocabulary;
• effectively proofread your own texts and incorporate feedback from your peers, teacher, and thesis supervisor into your own text;
• make spoken or written information accessible to a different audience and/or in a different medium or register.
• This course is taught  on campus. Individual coaching sessions may be scheduled online.
• 80% attendance is required. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
• The language of instruction in the course is English.
• The Language Center reserves the right to cancel the course should enrollment numbers prove to be insufficient.

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This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.

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Thesis Writing Workshop: The Five Essential Elements of a Thesis

A graduate course offered by the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics .

• Code HUMN8104
• Unit Value 6 units
• Offered by School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics
• ANU College ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
• Course subject Humanities
• Academic career PGRD
• Dr Monique Rooney
• Mode of delivery In Person
• Offered in Second Semester 2019 See Future Offerings

• Introduction

Learning Outcomes

Indicative assessment, prescribed texts.

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‘The Five Essential Elements of a Thesis’ workshop is designed to facilitate the initial phase of designing and planning a large research project in the Humanities, by giving students a clear overview of the basic elements common to a thesis in Humanities disciplines. The course will introduce the Five Essential Elements of a Thesis (issue, contexts, texts, methodology and voice). After introducing these concepts, the workshop will give students the opportunity to articulate these concepts in their own projects, and to receive feedback from staff and students in the course. The course will also include a session on ‘Developing an Argument’, which develops the skills of identifying the basic elements of description, analysis and argument, and incorporating these elements in their own writing practice. The ‘Five Essential Elements of a Thesis’ aims to help students prepare for their Thesis Proposal Review, while ‘Developing an Argument’ aids students  in the writing process.

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Become familiar with core components of a thesis

2. Articulate these components in relation to student's own project 

3. Engage in critical evaluation of each of these elements in relation to the student's proposed HDR project and the projects of other students in the workshop

4. Learn how to justify choice of particular methodological approaches, and selection of texts

5. Learn to identify differences between description, analysis and argument in Humanities writing

The course will be assessed as pass or fail. Students must gain a pass grade for each component of the assessment. 

Presentation in which student explains each of the Five Essential Elements in relation to his/her thesis project (15 min) (35%) [Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4] 

Analysis of student's own writing and writing of others students, using techniques taught in the workshop (five elements; description, analysis, argument) (4000wds) (35%) [Learning outcomes 4, 5] 

Attendance and seminar participation, including response to other students' presentations (30%) [Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 

Attendance at all scheduled seminars is compulsory, except in exceptional circumstances. In the case of inability to attend, suitable documentation must be provided to the course coordinator [eg medical certificate]. No more than one day of the course can be missed, or a fail grade will be recorded. 

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You will need to contact the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

This is a practical writing workshop. The set readings will draw from texts including The Chicago Manual of Style and Introduction to Scholarship in Modern Languages and Literatures. The Course Convenor will also provide selections from a range of contemporary essays and monographs in relevant fields for students to analyse using the writing and rhetorical techniques taught in the course. The selection will depend upon the fields in which the students are doing research.

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Preparing for the honors thesis

What is the honors thesis?

The honors thesis is the culmination of Barrett students’ honors experience and their entire undergraduate education.

The honors thesis is an original piece of work developed by a student under the guidance of a thesis committee. It is an opportunity for students to work closely with faculty on important research questions and creative ideas. The honors thesis can have either a research or creative focus, and enables students to design, execute and present an intellectually rigorous project in their chosen field of study.

The first step in the honors thesis process is the completion of a thesis preparation workshop.

These workshops are places for you to brainstorm topics, learn about the honors thesis process, gain feedback on your ideas, ask questions, and create a to-do list for your honors thesis. Completion of a thesis preparation workshop is required before enrolling in thesis credits, and we encourage you to participate in a workshop by the first semester of your junior year.

There are two options for completing a thesis preparation workshop.

Enroll in the online self-paced workshop

Or, sign up to attend a live workshop offered in the fall or spring semester:

Mon, Feb 5th 10:30 - 11:30am  Athena Conference Room UCB 201 (West Valley campus)  RSVP

Wed, Feb 7th 10:00am - 11:00am  Athena Conference Room UCB 201 (West Valley campus)  RSVP 

Thu, Feb 8th 2:30pm - 3:30pm  Athena Conference Room UCB 201 (West Valley campus)  RSVP

Fri, Feb 9th 4pm - 5pm  Hayden Library Room 236 (Tempe campus)  RSVP

Thu, Feb 15th 4:30pm - 6pm  Hayden Library Room 236 (Tempe campus)  RSVP

Thu, Feb 29th 5pm - 6:30pm  Virtual (Zoom)  RSVP

Fri, Mar 15th 4pm - 5:30pm  Hayden Library Room 236 (Tempe campus)  RSVP

Fri, Apr 5th 4pm - 5:30pm  Virtual (Zoom)  RSVP

Thu, Apr 11th 5pm - 6:30pm  Virtual (Zoom)  RSVP

Ready to take the next step?

Following the completion of a thesis preparation workshop, Barrett students should schedule a thesis advising appointment with their Barrett Honors Advisor to discuss and review the guidebook, checklist and the due dates that correspond with the semester they intend to complete their undergraduate degree.

Honors Thesis Student Guidebook

Please explore the resources available to you within this guidebook to ensure your success. Refer to the checklist on page 13 to continue moving forward in the process.

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What is the honors thesis.

The honors thesis project is an original piece of work by a student, in collaboration with their thesis director and committee. Most students complete an honors thesis within their major department but may choose a topic outside of the major. Each department may set its own standards for methodology (i.e., empirical, comparative, or descriptive), project length, and so on. Review the relevant Opportunities in the Major documents created by the Faculty Honors Advisors (FHAs)  here , and contact the FHAs in your area(s) of interest for additional information.

A thesis can be:

• A scholarly research project involving analysis that is presented in written form. Represents a commitment to research, critical thinking, and an informed viewpoint of the student.
• A creative project that combines scholarship and creative work in which the primary outcome consists of something other than a written document but includes a written document that supports the creative endeavor and involves scholarly research.
• A group project that brings together more than one Barrett student to work on a thesis collaboratively. Working in a group gives students valuable experience and enables them to take on larger, more complicated topics. Students may begin a group project with approval of a Thesis Director.

Selecting a Topic

Because the honors thesis is the culmination of undergraduate studies, begin thinking about a topic early. Many students base the honors thesis on an aspect of coursework, internship, or research. Once an area of interest is identified, take two or three courses that concentrate in that specific area.  Selecting a topic should ultimately be done under the guidance of faculty. The honors thesis is a joint effort between students and faculty.

Consider these tips and resources as you begin the process of selecting a topic: 

• Reflect on past experience to determine interests.
• Talk to faculty including Faculty Honors Advisors about topics that are interesting and relevant to coursework, major, career interests, or from ongoing faculty research.
• View past honors theses through the ASU Library Digital Repository .

Thesis Pathways

Honors Thesis Pathways are unique thesis opportunities, where students can be paired with faculty on interesting and engaging topics. The pathway options provide students a structured experience in completing their thesis, while researching a topic that interests them.

The committee consists of a Director, a Second Committee Member, and may include a Third Committee Member. Ultimately, your committee must approve your thesis/creative project, so work closely with them throughout the process.  Specific academic unit committee requirements can be found here .

• Any member of ASU faculty with professional expertise in the project area. (This excludes graduate students.)
• Includes lecturer and tenure-line faculty.
• Primary supervisor of the project.
• Conducts regular meetings, provides feedback, sets expectations, and presides over the defense.

*Emeritus faculty may serve as thesis directors as approved by the FHA from the department which the thesis is to be completed. Directors are expected to be physically present at the honors thesis defense. They may not be reimbursed for travel related to attending the defense.

Second Committee Member

• Individual whom you and your Director decide is appropriate to serve based on knowledge and experience with the thesis topic.
• Credentials will be determined by the Director and the criteria of that academic unit.
• Conducts regular meetings, provides feedback, and offers additional evaluation at the defense.

Third Committee Member (optional-varies by academic unit)

• Faculty member or qualified professional.
• If required, credentials will be determined by the Director and the criteria of that academic unit.
• External Examiners are Third Committee Members.
• Offer insight and expertise on the topic and provides additional evaluation at the defense.

The prospectus serves as an action plan for the honors thesis and provides a definitive list of goals, procedures, expectations, and an overall timeline including internal deadlines for your work. This will lay the groundwork for your project and serve as a reference point for you and your committee. You and your committee should work together to solidify a topic and create project goals. 

Submit your prospectus online

Registration and Grading

To register:

• Be enrolled in Barrett, The Honors College and in academic good standing. 
• Have the approval of the faculty member who serves as the Director. 
• In-person Barrett thesis workshop
• Online (via Blackboard) Barrett thesis workshop. Self-enroll- search words “Barrett Honors Thesis Online Workshop”
• Major specific thesis preparatory workshop or course may be available in limited academic units.

Register for the honors thesis through the department of the Director .   First, obtain override permission from the department of the Director during normal enrollment periods. 

Thesis Credits (up to 6 hours)

• 492 Honors Directed Study: taken in the first semester during research and creation of the project (not offered by all departments).
• 493 Honors Thesis: taken in the second semester for defense and completion of the project.  
• 492 and 493 are sequential and may not be taken in the same semester.  
• You must register for and successfully complete at least 493 (or its equivalent) to graduate from Barrett, The Honors College.

Grading the Honors Thesis

When the honors thesis is completed and approved by the committee, the Director assigns a course grade. Criteria and evaluation for grading are determined by the Director and the standards of that academic discipline.   

If you enroll in 492, the Director has the option of assigning a Z grade until the project is completed.

The assignment of a Z grade indicates that a project is in progress and delays placement of a final grade until completion. 

Defense and Final Steps

• Presentation and summary of the honors thesis. Format, content, and length are determined by the Director and standards of the content area. Plan to review the origins of the project, its scope, the methodology used, significant findings, and conclusions. 
• Submit final draft to the committee at least two weeks before the defense. Allow time for revisions leading up to the defense.
• Work with your committee to set a defense and report to Barrett using the Honors Defense and Thesis Approval form. Once submitted, your Director will automatically be emailed an approval link on the date of your defense.
• All committee members must participate in the defense.
• Group projects: Each student is required to submit an individual Honors Defense and Thesis Approval form. All group members must participate in the defense. 
• Defenses are open to the ASU community and published to the Defense Calendar.
• Following the presentation, committee members will ask questions about issues raised in the work, choices made in the research, and any further outcomes.
• At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee will convene to provide an outcome that will determine next steps.

Thesis Outcomes

• Minor format/editorial corrections may be suggested.
• Director will report approval using the Final Thesis Approval link emailed to them on the defense date.
• Your next step is to upload your approved final project to the Barrett Digital Repository.

Provisional Approval (Common outcome)

• More significant revisions required.
• Once revisions are complete, Director will report approval using the Final Thesis Approval link emailed to them on the defense date.
• Your next step is to upload your approved final project to the Barrett Digital Repository after revisions are approved.

Not approved (Least common outcome)

• Basic design and/or overall execution of the honors thesis is significantly flawed.
• The Director and committee may continue working with the student to make major revisions. You should discuss this with committee and Honors Advisor about implications on Barrett graduation.

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Writing Workshop: Composing and Organizing an Introduction

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What is the purpose of the introduction of a thesis, a dissertation, a report, or an article? How do we write the introduction: what content should be included and how do we organize this content? This workshop provides you with all the answers to these questions as well as a template for writing an introduction. In order to assimilate the concepts seen during the theory, we will analyze an introduction at the end of this workshop.  

This workshop will be facilitated in English. 

Registration required .

Only ÉTS students can participate in this workshop.

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Date: June 8, 2024

Time: 5 pm to 8 pm

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Art of Thesis Writing is a workshop in which the basic approaches for writing a thesis are taught.

Writing a thesis could be a challenging task. In spite of a vast amount of time and effort being spent on the research work, you might find it difficult to express your study outcomes in a legible and scientific manner. You might be perplexed as to how to initiate your thesis and link all chapters in a cohesive structure. It is at such crucial junctures wherein an expert intervention is most needed. 

Any student or researcher finding it difficult to structure a dissertation and write suitable content might require proper guidance. Helping hundreds of researchers successfully complete and submit their theses, Rehoboth Academic Services offers premium services in thesis writing and statistical analysis. 

Our Thesis Writing Workshop is targeted at individuals who are writing or planning to write their research for submission. We offer a short, intensive course to help students from any educational background to write their theses.

What does our workshop teach you?

• Essential parts of a thesis and the constituents of each part 
• Technique of analyzing extant studies critically for the literature review 
• Approach of choosing the right methodological options for your research
• Method of interpreting and discussing your findings

Why should you attend this workshop?

Rehoboth Academic Services specializes in guiding budding researchers to work on their theses. We have successfully helped several researchers across the globe in different fields of education, such as management and science. The requirements of each researcher are identified because of the prior experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Our workshop offers the following:

• Interactive sessions
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Topics covered in the workshop:

• Selecting a topic
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• Reviewing the literature
• Choosing the right methodology
• Analyzing the data
• Writing a manuscript
• Arriving at conclusion
• Research paper writing

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