Theory plays an important role in academic work. It is what differentiates academic work from consultancy work. In this article, I discuss the definition of theory, the purpose of theory in academic...
Category: PhD Thesis Proposal Writing Guide
Guidelines for Writing and Submitting a Winning Grant Proposal
Submitting a grant proposal for funding is like gambling: you win some, you lose some. No matter how good you are at writing grant proposals, not all proposals will pass through. Nevertheless, it...
Comprehensive Guidelines for Writing a PhD Thesis Proposal (+ free checklist for PhD Students)
This article provides comprehensive guidelines for writing a PhD thesis proposal for PhD students but it can also benefit masters students as well. It is a collation of previous articles written on...
This past two weeks I attended a number of proposal defense of PhD students at my University. In this post, I discuss the general format of a proposal defense as well as discuss the most common...
How to Write the Research Methodology Chapter of a PhD Thesis Proposal (A Detailed Guide)
The format of a PhD thesis proposal varies from one institution to another. In most cases, however, chapter 3 of the PhD thesis is the research methodology chapter. This article discusses the...
How to Write the Literature Review Chapter of a PhD Thesis Proposal (A Beginner’s Guide)
The second chapter of a PhD thesis proposal in most cases is the literature review. This article provides a practical guide on how to write chapter 2 of a PhD thesis. Introduction to the...