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-- The art of Editing

 Editing is done to make it easier for readers to
understand the work as well as for giving you
writing a professional look.
 Editing involves three different prospects:
 Structural editing
 Linguistic and Styling
 Proof reading
Editing Your Thesis

1. Structuring your thesis
 Introduction
 Introduction must contain the thesis problem, its
importance and reasons.
 Chapters
 Chapters and materials must be logically ordered
 Distinct introductory and summarizing section must
be present within each section.
 Conclusion
 Introduction and conclusions must be connected.
 Introduction questions must be answered in
conclusion
 Bibliography
 The bibliography must cover
each and every reference
made.
 References must be mentioned
completely.
 References must be in accordance
with the styles recommended
 Lists
 Lists of figures, contents, acronyms and short forms
must be comprehensively included and explained.

2. Linguistics and Styling
 Stick to the appropriate style by reading other theses
in the same area.
 Logical connections and grammatical checks must be
ensured.
 Gauge the proper convention and style as per the
field.
 Enroll in written English class, if English is not your
first language

Proof reading
 Proof reading involves:
 Text
 Layout
 Layout
 Margins and indents must be consistent
 Titles and subtitles must be distinguishable
 Avoid large whitespaces
 Ensure that there are no widows and orphans
 Text
 Match opening brackets with closing brackets
 Abbreviations must be spelled out full when used for the
first time
 Accurate and consistent styles throughout
 Punctuations must be checked on a hard copy

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Tips For Dissertation Writing

  • 1. -- The art of Editing
  • 2.   Editing is done to make it easier for readers to understand the work as well as for giving you writing a professional look.  Editing involves three different prospects:  Structural editing  Linguistic and Styling  Proof reading Editing Your Thesis
  • 4.  Introduction  Introduction must contain the thesis problem, its importance and reasons.  Chapters  Chapters and materials must be logically ordered  Distinct introductory and summarizing section must be present within each section.  Conclusion  Introduction and conclusions must be connected.  Introduction questions must be answered in conclusion
  • 5.  Bibliography  The bibliography must cover each and every reference made.  References must be mentioned completely.  References must be in accordance with the styles recommended  Lists  Lists of figures, contents, acronyms and short forms must be comprehensively included and explained.
  • 7.  Stick to the appropriate style by reading other theses in the same area.  Logical connections and grammatical checks must be ensured.  Gauge the proper convention and style as per the field.  Enroll in written English class, if English is not your first language
  • 8.  Proof reading  Proof reading involves:  Text  Layout
  • 9.  Layout  Margins and indents must be consistent  Titles and subtitles must be distinguishable  Avoid large whitespaces  Ensure that there are no widows and orphans  Text  Match opening brackets with closing brackets  Abbreviations must be spelled out full when used for the first time  Accurate and consistent styles throughout  Punctuations must be checked on a hard copy