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INTRODUCTION TO THESIS WRITING
9 May 2017
FINAL YEAR
PROJECT 1
(FYP1)
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Thesis Writing
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Learning Outcomes
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What is a Thesis?
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What is a Thesis?
• A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author’s research and findings.
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What is a Thesis?
• A thesis makes an original contribution to knowledge through research, puts forward a clear & consistent argument, & convinces the reader of its validity through logic, analysis & evidence.
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Main Organization of the Thesis
• Project Title• Abstract• Introduction• Literature Review• Methodology• Implementation• Results & Discussion• Conclusion & Recommendations• References
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Other Important Information
• Approval sheet
• Acknowledgment
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables / Figures / Appendices / Symbols
• Appendices
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Abstract
• Introduction• Problem• Aim/objective• Method/technique/approach• Results• Conclusion• Significance of the project/research
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Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Problem statement
1.3 Project/research questions
1.4 Objectives
1.5 Scope
1.6 Significance of the project
1.7 Organization of the thesis
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1.1 Background
• State the general field of interest in one or two paragraphs
• End with a sentence that states what study will accomplish.
• Do not keep the reader waiting to find out the precise subject of the thesis.
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1.2 Problem Statement
• This section is a brief of the major findings in the field of interest that cites the most current finding in the subject area.
• A minimum of two to three citations to the literature per paragraph is advisable.
• The paragraphs must be a summary of unresolved issue, conflicting findings, social concerns, or educational, national, or international issues.
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1.3 Project/Research Questions
• The primary research question is the basis for data collection.
• There may be one, or there may be several.
• When the research is finished, the contribution to the knowledge will be the answer to these questions.
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1.4 Objectives
• The actions/missions that need to be done to achieve the aim of the project.
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1.5 Scope
• The extent of the study and contains measurements.
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1.6 Significance of the Project
• Mainly focus on the question: “Who will benefit from the study?”
• State the contribution of your project and the usefulness of your project in the society.
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1.7 Organization of the Thesis
• Optional.
• Briefly explain the overall structure of your thesis starting from Chapter “Introduction” to Chapter “Conclusion”.
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Giving written work to your supervisor