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Thesis writing
This document provides guidance on writing a thesis. It discusses what constitutes a thesis, including that it is an original piece of research that could be published. It covers thesis structure, with sections typically including the title, abstract, introduction, body chapters, and conclusion. The document provides examples of good and bad thesis titles. It offers advice on choosing a title, writing the introduction, formulating objectives, justifying the scope, and filling chapter content with methods, findings, and conclusions. The overall document offers a comprehensive overview of the key components of a successful thesis and factors to consider when writing one.
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- 1. Professor Dr ZulikhaJamaludin Universiti Utara Malaysia zulie@uum.edu.my Date: 28 April, 2015 THESIS
- 2. ITM Shah Alam MALAYSIA Universityof Lancaster ENGLAND Universiti Utara Malaysia MALAYSIA Universiti of Exeter ENGLAND Universiti Utara Malaysia MALAYSIA University of Saskatchewan CANADA Universiti Sains Malaysia MALAYSIA Multimedia Synergy Corporation MALAYSIA Universiti Utara Malaysia MALAYSIA
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- 4. TOC What is a thesis? Mindthe structure How do I get started? What should my thesis contain? How do I get finished?
- 5. WHAT IS ATHESIS AN ARGUMENT AN EXPOSITION OF AN ORIGINAL PIECE OF RESEARCH SOMETHING THAT COULD BE PUBLISHED
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- 7. GENERAL PARTICULAR PARTICULAR GENERAL THE STRUCTURE TITLE ABSTRACT CHAPTER1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2-N: BODY CHAPTER N+1: CONCLUSION REFERENCES
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- 14. Where do they? TITLE(1000) ABSTRACT(100) INTRO(100) CONCLUSION(100) REFERENCE(50) BODY1(10) BODY2(10) BODYn(3) H TMAP
- 15. Research on datamining Contributions to Information Theory Some research on job assignment in cluster computing A new framework for distributed computing BADGeneraltitle GeneralNOT substantially different from others
- 16. GOODtitle? Progenitor cells indyslexic children with visual impairment Reducing proliferative activity of progenitor cells in dyslexic children Mouse behaviour: A new method in improving mouse performance The effects of blueTrack angle imaging on the illuminating behavior in mouse
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- 18. DO THIS Download UUM formatpaste at meetingwords Decide your title Write your title page
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- 23. DIGITALGRAPHIC NOVELS: ABSTRACTIONAND TECHNOLOGYENHANCED NARRATIVE FORLEARNING ZULIKHA JAMALUDIN DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA 2016 Your title page Your title…may not be your 1st choice Your name Degree level This may change a few times
- 25. THISISNOTAGOOD Introduction A methodology fordeveloping multimedia courseware The changing roles and challenges for better quality of education evolves the need for the development of diverse and efficient teaching methods…. : . In Malaysian education scenario, to accept the challenges for a better quality of education, the government has introduce many projects… : Reaching back too far!
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- 28. THEINTRODUCTION MUST HAVE 1. Thesemantic meaning of the topic 2. The operational definition of the keywords appeared in the title 3. The gap/problem 4. The variables related to major problems 5. The claim or the significance
- 29. Read ... Read ... Read... Read ... Read ... PRELIM LIT REV formulate PROBLEM STATEMENT TYPE A /TYPE B PROBLEM evaluate THE RESEARCH GAP Inadequate Mixed/limited results Bias Inconsistence Xpopulation X outcome FLAWS The Gap!
- 31. (Source: Zulikha, J.(2011). Research methodology guides for scientific and technical fields)
- 32. LET’S DO THIS Prepareyour chapter framework Plan your argument Change things later
- 33. Create a templatebased on UUM thesis format Use the template and write 1. Title 2. Chapter outline 3. Chapter headings + possible subheadings 4. Points to be included MASTER THE TOOLS
- 34. Objectives must alwaysbe set AFTER having formulated good research questions THE OBJECTIVE Summarizes what is to be achieved by the study Obtaining answers to research questions
- 35. serves to describethe AIM of your thesis “The relationship between the level of knowledge on recommended IT policy and the implemented IT status of IT companies practicing ICT- related business in Northern Malaysia (Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Penang) is not known.” “To analyse the association between IT policy knowledge and the implemented IT status of IT companies practicing ICT-related business in Northern Malaysia (Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Penang)” PROBLEM OBJECTIVE provide an accurate description of the specific actions to be taken in order to reach the aim …be framed in a single sentence …be framed in a single sentence
- 36. MAIN (overall) OBJECTIVE “Iwant to find the answer to problem A, by completing action B” states exactly how we intend to address the problem
- 37. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE “1. Toassess the knowledge level among IT companies on the stipulated IT policy during practicing the ICT- related business activities. 2.To assess the IT policy implementation status of IT companies performing ICT- related business 3.To analyse the statistical association between IT policy knowledge level and IT implementation status in IT companies performing ICT-related business” …detail action B through a set of activities (normally 2-4)
- 38. Each specific objective consistsof ONE infinitive sentence and should be phrased in a way that makes it possible to draw a conclusion from within the scope of the thesis.
- 39. Use infinitive verbs(or action verbs) such as: THE OBJECTIVE To compare To generate To analyse To design To develop To generate To build To select To categorise To integrate To transform To understand To study To view To identify : Avoid these verbs To separate To synthesise To combine To modify To rearrange To substitute To plan To create To locate To distinguish To document
- 40. Main objective THE OBJECTIVE Morein numbers (2-4). Aligned with RQs. Specify what to be done in the study, where & for what purpose (within the scope). One - Met through accomplishing all the specific objectives Specific objectives
- 41. DINGD ANG YANG KIYUT [Type your address] [Type your phone number] [Type your e-mail address] DINGD ANG YANG KIYUT ALIGNING Problem statement Research questions RQ1 RQ2 RQ3 RQ4 RQ5 Retrieved from Main objective Specific objectives RO1 RO2 RO3 Retrieved from Map to Achieved all Answered by Answered by Answered by
- 42. To measure theeffectiveness of DGN as one of the learning tools, from the perspective of IxD IxD via digital graphic novels: Its user interface and narratives for learning The effectiveness of digital graphic novels (DGN) is never measured from the perspective of IxD eventhough studies regards DGN as having materiality & multisensoriality characteristics which are crucial for most purposes and territories, specifically for students’ learning Which elements of materiality and multisensoriality can be utilized to measure DGN effectiveness? Create an IxD model for DGN Develop a DGN prototype Measure the effectiveness of DGN as a tool for learning Retrieved from Map to Achieved all Can those elements be mapped into 3 IxD diemensions to form an IxD model for DGN? Utilizing the multisensory approach, can the model be applied into a working DGN prototype? Using a classroom asessements’ survey, is it possible to achieve a better learning effectiveness rate for DGN?
- 43. THE CONTRIBUTION WHO HOW WHAT Benefit Gap New CONTRIBUTION Develop newtheory Test new hypothesis New solution (to an existing problem) New territory New methodology
- 44. JUSTIFICATIONS SCOPE ELEMENTS OF SCOPE THESCOPE WITH LITERATURE BACK-UPS
- 45. This study aimsat producing a method for detecting lies in religious websites using familiar interaction design dimensions Method Lies Detection IxD dimension Religious sites process technique procedure Best practice pattern entity tools text video animation audio graphic combination identify highlight capture delete update dbase activate agent Islam Christian Hindu Budha form behaviour content combination justification justification justification justificationjustification EXAMPLE
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- 48. Guided by RQ TF& CF Concept A Concept B Concept C (related to method) Develop relationship, own thoughts & ideas Use THESE words/phrase Summary of major themes & controversies Summary of strengths & weaknesses Summary that pulls together the entire review Insight into relationship between topics & larger field of discipline Explain area of interest, show connections, introduce concepts, methods of selecting of reviewed material Soreadandwritewithpurpose REFERENCES Parenthetical citation
- 49. A broader scope Anarrower scope A similar focus/approach/tone A slightly different focus/approach/tone Adapts Breaks out the paradigm Bypasses the debate Confuses Contrary to Contributes to the research on Criticizes Elaborates Enters the debate Explores/investigates Goes beyond In a different sphere In agreement with THESE WORDS/PHRASES are useful They express specific types of relationship between ideas
- 50. REPORTINGVERBS NEUTRAL NOT CERTAIN STRONG NOTESON Describe, show,reveal, demonstrate, note, point out, indicate, report, observe, state, believe… Suggest, speculate, intimate, hypothesise, moot, imply, propose, recommend, postulate,… Argue, claim, emphasise, contend, maintain, assert, theorise, deny, negate, refute, reject,challenge,…
- 51. Be Highly SELECTIVE Ensurethat they support our points (RQs) Choose the most recent Use correct formatting Do not try to impress by over-referencing LITERATURE REVIEW NOTESON
- 52. Least respected Mostrespected TABLOIDS Mingguan Wanita POPULAR Metro Berita Harian News straits times The Star QUASI Science News Solusi PEER-REVIEWED Journal With impact factors With SJR value With Eigen Factor With Copernicus value …
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- 54. free citation managementsoftware http://www.zotero.org/
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- 56. A tool fordeveloping refrence list http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/citeone_s.php?style=APA
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- 61. FILLINGUPTHE CONTENT METHODS Overall study Collect data Analysedata Overall study Collect data Analyse data Overall study Collect data Analyse data STATISTICS INFORMATION FACTS DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATION
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- 65. CONCLUSION FUTURE WORK TTWYHATT EMPHASISE ONACHIEVEMENT BE HONEST ON LIMITATION SUGGEST WHAT/HOW TO IMPROVE
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- 67. 67 CITE? THE WORK HAS CREDIBILITY CREDITSTO ORIGINAL AUTHORS AVOID PLAGIARISM Ignoranceisnotanexcuse.
- 68. REFERENCE PARENTHETICAL CITATION/IN-TEXT CITATION Accordingto Jones & Alford (2005) and Westlow (2009), global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese. Recent studies claim that global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese (Jones & Alford, 2005; Westlow, 2009). According to Jones and Alford (2005) and Westlow (2009), global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese. OR Recent studies claim that global warming is caused by the emissions from cans of spray cheese (Jones & Alford, 2005; Westlow, 2009). Jone, A. J. & Alford, K. (2005). Global warming and the current climate. Climate Trends. 25(3). 56-64. Westlow, S. R. (2009). The world is warmer. New York: Thomson. REFER HO10
- 70. WHEN … Get OTHERPEOPLE to read your draft GET THE BUGS OUT BEFORE THE EXAMINERS SEE IT
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- 72. THE EXAMINERS’ This maybeenoughto decide ifathesis isworth aMSc/PhD Abstract References Conclusion Content listing
- 73. START WRITING TODAYANDKEEPGOING. EACHSTEPMAYGET HARDER… BUT DON’TSTOP. THEVIEWISBEAUTIFULATTHETOP. W E N E E D T O G E T S W I T C H E D O N
- 74. BELIEVESTART WITH THE RIGHTINTENTION HE HAS PURPOSE FOR YOUR PAIN HE HAS REASONS FOR YOUR STRUGGLE
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