2. What is a University thesis?
∗ It’s the ultimate stage
of academia
∗ It is a proof of
Professional
qualification
∗ It exposes you to
∗ Research practices
∗ Writing and Findings
presentation
3. PhD University thesis
∗ New are of study
∗ Unified framework
∗ Offers solutions to perennial Issues
∗ Explores a concept explicitly
∗ A new methodology is developed
4. Steps to Write a University Thesis
∗ Start with a Topic search
∗ Craft a research Proposal
∗ Submit the proposal to
university committee
∗ The research proposal is
accepted or rejected
Start with chapter 1
(Introduction)
Search for all past reviewed
concepts and theories
∗ Write chapter 2
∗ Demonstrate
methodology to use in
writing (Chapter 3)
5. Steps to Write a University Thesis
Cont.
∗ Develop the Analysis (Chapter 4)
∗ Present your findings (chapter 5)
∗ present your recommendations and conclusions
∗ Format your work well including referencing
∗ Finish with Table of contents, executive summary,
appendices, acknowledgement and presentation
