A comprehensive guide to navigating the process and product of postgraduate academic writing.
Grasp the standard, universally accepted architecture of a master’s thesis.
Identify the distinct function and goal of each individual chapter.
Begin drafting your own thesis skeleton based on these structural principles.
"A thesis is an extended piece of academic writing that presents the author’s original research. In postgraduate studies, it is both a process and a product demonstrating your ability to conduct independent scholarly work."
It answers a central research question through a logical argument, evidence, and analysis.
Title Page, Abstract, Acknowledgements, TOC
References & Appendices
A closer look at the content of each chapter
Use consistent headings and numbering for each chapter and section.
Adhere strictly to university formatting (margins, font size, citation style).
Use Mendeley or Zotero. APA 7th is the standard.
Don’t wait until you’ve finished analyzing data to start writing.
"Which part of the thesis do you feel most confident about?"
"Which chapter do you think will require the most support?"
"Can you draft a working title and outline for your own thesis?"