PPT-THESIS WORKSHOP

Dr Sharon Goldwater School of Informatics University of Edinburgh Murdo Gillanders Postgraduate Office College of Science amp Engineering University of Edinburgh Slides adapted from Jon . The Introduction. . How to approach and succeed in writing a . formal essay.. Adapted from: . http://supporting-ela.wikispaces.com/file/detail/The+Dreaded+Formal+Essay+Handbook+(Tulp).docx. What is a Thesis? . – what works and what doesn’t. . Gerth . Stølting. Brodal. PhD. . retreat. , Aarhus . University. , April 2, 2014. Maximum . number . of . co-authors . on a PhD . thesis. §12-(2) A PhD dissertation cannot be submitted for assessment by two or more authors jointly . KEYS . TO SUCCESS .  . Address the prompt directly with a STRONG THESIS STATEMENT. .  . THESIS STATEMENT = . Counterargument . + Assertion + Reasons/Support.  . Elaborate within the body of your essay. Include examples/anecdotes to back up your assertion. The more examples you provide, the stronger your essay will be. . in TEFL or Linguistics. 1) Introduction . - can begin with anecdotal, personal elements to explain choice of topic . - identifies a research niche, then occupies it. (Typically: while a good deal of research has examined X, there have been few studies that have focussed on Y.). ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING. Writing to state an opinion, or CLAIM. Argumentative writing is NOT solely stating an opinion or whining about what you think and begging others to think the same.. You must use facts, reasons, evidence/examples and explanations to force and support your claim (opinion) as valid.. INTRODUCTIONS AND. THE HOOK. Use an interesting, little known or shocking fact to spark curiosity in your topic. Sometimes a story or description of a related situation can be an attention-grabbing opener. Rhetorically, thesis statements are important because they clarify for the reader the controlling idea of the paper. Without a clear thesis, the reader may lose patience because he/she doesn’t see the point. . For each thesis statement, look at the notes and handouts you have to determine what is good abou. t each of the examples, and what could be improved.. Thesis #1. In the poem “Thoughts in a Zoo” by . UTRGV Graduate College. Setting up your committee. Your committee should be set up during your first semester of thesis or dissertation. Your committee should be set with your advisor. . Once you set up your committee, you must submit the “Application for Thesis Committee” or “Application for Dissertation Committee” form to your committee chair. The form must be signed and routed to the Graduate College for approval. . Paul Cairns. paul.cairns@york.ac.uk. Five ways to annoy your examiner. Paul Cairns. paul.cairns@york.ac.uk. What is a thesis for?. How not write a thesis. YOU are a FRAUD. Principles. Don’t be found out!. Prepared by Brittany Bingold for Perry High School. What does an introduction paragraph do?. An introduction is usually the first paragraph of your academic essay. . If . you’re writing a long essay, you might need 2 or 3 paragraphs to introduce your topic to your reader. . English IV. What is a thesis statement?. The “hardest working” sentence in essays.. Identifies the focus of your essay.. Function or Purpose: prepares your audience to think about what you plan to fully discuss or prove OVERALL.. all parts. of the question. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in one place, either in the introduction or the conclusion.. Thesis Examples. Manifest destiny and territorial expansion did more to divide the United States than unite the apparent unstable country during the time period of 1830-1860.. Kenneth Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications). Immigration marriage identity and therefore reexamine and reevaluate attend? about two different souls within one body that strive for