My Thesis - help?

Question

I have to start writing my thesis in September and i was wondering if someone could briefly explain to me what a thesis is, the requirements, word count and so on - please don't refer me to websites as i just need a quick clarification. Thank you. Peace.x

Answer 1

A thesis is, by definition, a single statement that can be persuasively defended.

The rest of the document is merely lays the groundwork for the thesis, addresses any obvious arguments that might be raised against it, and provides necessary citations and logical proof to back up the thesis.

Research into the topic area comes first, followed by a short period of digesting the material. Then you should suggest one or two possible theses to your supervisor, and begin roughing out your argument.

Usually, at this point, your supervisor will point out holes that need to be addressed...meaning that you must do more research, and more writing.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Your thesis is your research summary. A good thesis will have an original topic which is well-researched and defended. You'll need sections like an introduction to the field for those who don't know anything about it, a statement of what problem or question you are attempting to resolve or investigate, an explanation of how you went about investigating it, any necessary data or programs or instruments you used, and your conclusions. There's usually no required word count. Length varies based on the subject. My undergrad thesis was 100 pages, but my masters' was only about 50. You might not even need to write that much. You'll need to talk to your advisor about specific constraints. Good luck!

Answer 3

I won't refer you to a website but I will refer you to the student handbook so that you have some idea of what it is meant to be - is it a detailed search of a subject, drawing conclusions and making recommendations (this usually bachelor's and master's level or level 3 and M level). Or is it a piece of original research which you undertake, using a grant from somewhere, getting results, drawing conclusions and making recommendations (usually PhD or MPhil). Both the examples I have given are the template for a Thesis, i.e. that's what a thesis should contain, but obviously the second example is a HUGE piece of work with it being a piece of original research. I also don't know your subject.

Answer 4

a thesis is usually written in order to gain a PhD (and I think it's usually at least 30,000 words)- if you don't know what it is by now then maybe you aren't ready for a doctorate.

Are you an undergraduate student? If so, you're probably being asked for a dissertation, which could be a compulsory part of your degree course and is usually around 10,000 words. Your course handbooks and your tutor should explain everthing to you.

Answer 5

10 thousand words...