Master Your Thesis : Proven Strategies and Methods: It's Time to Get Your Life Back!.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dale, Caroline.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Academic writing.

Academic writing Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Dissertations, Academic.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (140 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Randburg : Knowledge Resources, 2022.

Summary:

Do you feel overwhelmed? Have you hit a wall? Is your thesis stuck and not moving forward?If you are experiencing anxiety, procrastination and a lack of motivation, "Master your thesis - Proven strategies and methods" is for you! Caroline Dale, an expert on coaching students through the postgraduate journey, has developed a step-by-step process to get you over the finishing line-- and now, for the first time ever, the six-step Dale-Method is available for your personal use! It's time to get your life back-- today.In this book, leading academic professional and postgraduate coach since 2018, Caroline Dale, will guide you with a tried and tested roadmap to complete your thesis. The six step Dale-method will equip you with practical tools to gain and maintain momentum to successfully complete your Masters or PhD thesis.The 6-phase methodology address all the elements of post graduate study and help you take back control.ABOUT THE AUTHORCaroline Dale is the founder and CEO of The Thesis Coach. Caroline holds a BA Hons Psychology (Unisa), BA Psychology (cum laude) (Unisa), PGDip Addiction Care (Stellenbosch), and an MPhil Management Coaching from the University of Stellenbosch Business School for which she achieved a cum laude for her thesis. Caroline developed THE DALE METHOD from proven management techniques; several tertiary qualifications in psychology and evidenced based coaching theory.Caroline has over 1,000 hours coaching experience since 2014. Since 2018, as an academic performance and thesis coach: 90% of the students she coached graduated and a high number with distinction.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

ENDORSEMENTS

COPYRIGHT PAGE

FULL TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

FOREWORD

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

Why I wrote this book

Why you must read it

CHAPTER 1: SUPERVISOR RELATIONS -CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

The challenge

The solution

Change your mindset

Take charge

Cultivate a mature approach

CHAPTER 2: TOPIC CHOICE - HOW TO CHOOSE

Rationale

How do you choose?

What is a thesis topic?

Aim for relevant instead of ground-breaking research

How to get started

Test the viability of your thesis topic choice

Here's my professional advice on how to succeed

CHAPTER 3: THESIS FRAMEWORK - THE 5 CHAPTERS

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Literature review

Chapter 3: Methodology - the research process

Chapter 4: Results and discussion

Chapter 5: Conclusion

CHAPTER 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Project Management Institute process

The importance of a timeline

Sacrifices and contracting

Habits and the stages of change

Discipline

Planning

Poor planning and under preparation

Daily routine is essential

CHAPTER 5: WRITING AND EDITING

Preparation is key

Start writing

Your workspace

Technical considerations

Take control

CHAPTER 6: PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES

Mental preparedness

Stress and anxiety

Understanding negative thinking

Mastering emotions that are barriers to progress

Procrastination

Addictive behaviour

CHAPTER 7: WELL-BEING

Self-care

Develop your own regular self-care practices

Sitting is the new smoking

A growth versus a fixed mindset

Dealing with traumatic life events

CHAPTER 8: ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS

Definition of success

Be proactive

Accountability

Motivation

Your time to shine

The question of a thesis coach.

CHAPTER 9: FINAL THOUGHTS

APPENDIX 1: Learn to grow

REFERENCE LIST

Endnotes

INDEX.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Dale, Caroline Master Your Thesis

ISBN:

9781869229399

OCLC:

1323251013