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How To Write Your First Thesis / by Paul Gruba, Justin Zobel.
SpringerLink Books Computer Science (2011-2024) Available online
SpringerLink Books Computer Science (2011-2024)- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gruba, Paul, author.
- Zobel, Justin, 1963- author.
- Series:
- Computer Science (Springer-11645)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Computer science.
- Learning.
- Instruction.
- Natural language processing (Computer science).
- Social sciences.
- Computer Science, general.
- Learning & Instruction.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Popular Social Sciences.
- Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary.
- Local Subjects:
- Computer Science, general.
- Learning & Instruction.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Popular Social Sciences.
- Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XIII, 95 pages) : 8 illustrations
- Edition:
- First edition 2017.
- Contained In:
- Springer eBooks
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
- System Details:
- text file PDF
- Summary:
- Many courses and degrees require that students write a short thesis. This book guides students through their first experience of producing a thesis and undertaking original research. Written by experienced researchers and advisors, the book sets out signposts and tasks to help students to understand what is needed to succeed, including scoping a topic, managing references, interpreting data, and successful completion. For students, the task of writing a thesis is a transition from structured coursework to becoming a researcher. The book provides advice on: What to expect from research and how to work with a supervisor Getting organized and approaching the work in a productive way Developing an overall thesis structure and avoidance of mistakes such as inadvertent plagiarism Producing each major component: a strong introduction, background chapters that are situated in the discipline, and an explanation of methods and results that are crucial to successful original research How to wrap up a complex project with an extended checklist of the many details needed to be checked before a final submission Producing and managing a thesis for the first time can be a daunting task, and this reader-friendly guidebook provides a framework for students to do their best.
- Contents:
- Transition To A Minor Thesis
- Getting Organized
- The Structure Of A Minor Thesis
- A Strong Beginning
- Situating The Study
- Explaining The Investigation
- Presenting The Outcome
- Wrapping It Up
- Before You Submit.
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 978-3-319-61854-8
- 9783319618548
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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