This document provides guidance on writing a thesis. It outlines the typical structure, which includes a title page, abstract, preface, executive summary, acknowledgments, table of contents, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, references, and appendices. It notes that guides are not inherently bad and outlines expectations like publishing papers, attending conferences, using high-level English, and conducting the viva voce defense. A sample timeline is also included that outlines the process over 2.5 years.

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8. Timeline Sl. No Months Activity Differentials Remarks 1 0-6 months Literature Review Your Proposal and Direction 6 Months 2 3-6 months Discussion for finalisation of Direction Selection / set up of focus groups 12 ” 4-6 months Literature Review extended to cover survey design issues Conducting Semi-structured Interviews + running Focus Groups 18 ” 4 4-6 months Data Collection Survey Design Send out survey Data Gathering 24 ” 5 4-5 Months Writing and Final Up 29 Months 2 and Half years