How To Write Your First Thesis / by Paul Gruba, Justin Zobel.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Gruba, Paul, author.
• Zobel, Justin, 1963- author.

Contributor:

• SpringerLink (Online service)

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.