Pass Your Thesis, Dissertation Or Postgraduate Final Report

Learn practical lessons about confidently writing & completing each section of the most important document in your study

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What you will learn

A complete overview of all the main sections that you will need to write in your thesis and what goes in each one

How to stay on track by structuring your document effectively and working in parallel on the sections

Planning your postgraduate degree to maximise the time and effort you put into your dissertation

How the final report brings your whole study together and presents it to your examiners with your supervisor's approval

The main sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results / Findings, Discussion / Conclusion

Front matter (table of contents, figures, abstract) and back matter (list of references, appendices)

What goes into an introduction to bridge the world of the reader with your detailed research

Key concepts, problem statement, research questions, hypothesis, motivation and objectives of a postgraduate study

How the literature review section describes the landscape of relevant research and how you must show you've engaged it

Intersecting lines of inquiry which overlap like a Venn diagram in your literature review to show the gap you are studying

The methodology section and how you must position yourself philosophically before entering the field

Research philosophies using the famous Saunder's onion model and how they impact your approach to choosing a methodology

The difference between inductive, abductive and deductive theory development and how this affects your results section

Methodological choices such as mixed methods, quantitative, qualitative, action research, ethnography etc

Research strategies such as experimental, action research, ethnography and case study

Your results chapter and how to approach it depending on your methodological choice

The importance of a framework to help present your results in a meaningful way for your reader

Moving from "what?" in your results section to "so what?" and "now what?" in your discussion and conclusion

How to approach the implications, application, limitations and contribution of your study

The importance of recommending future work that can build on your own study and drive further contributions

Description

  • Get instant access to a stunning new workbook, PLUS worksheets, follow along, and keep for reference

  • Introduce yourself to our community of students in this course and tell us your goals

  • Encouragement and celebration of your progress every step of the way: 25% > 50% > 75% & 100%

  • Over 10 hours of clear and concise step-by-step instructions, lessons, and engagement

What others are saying:

"Thanks, Peter, this is excellent. I have just completed my MBA, I so wish I had this lesson when I started my research project. I am contemplating a Ph.D., your lessons will definitely help me to decide whether or not I give it a go." - Daisy M.

"I am getting an overall much broader picture of what is required in writing a Thesis/Dissertation. I am gaining more confidence with each lesson!" - Teresa S.

"This is such a great course. I am glad that I got to do it this early in my thesis (I am now doing my literature review chapter). I have enough time to start implementing all that Peter has taught. This course is suitable for everyone doing their master's or Ph.D. irrespective of their stage in their research. Thanks Peter!" - Sindi Amunga

"This course is just 'what the doctor ordered for me at this point. A perfect match for my needs. I just got a clear picture of how I can knit up and shape the piles of material I had all over the show. The simple and clear explanations, illustrations, and demonstrations cleared up my understanding of thesis report writing. I clearly understand how to place myself as a researcher in my study, and I feel confident to justify my own choices of research methodology. I would recommend this course any day to both novice and veteran researchers for a simplified, easy to understand, and practical approach to thesis research writing." - Aretha Maposa

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know to write and complete the final document of your postgraduate level, research study. It is often called a thesis, dissertation, or final report and although there might be variations across faculties, the main structure is always the same. Each section of this course corresponds to a section in your thesis, in which you learn how to approach it, what goes in it and what's important about completing it to achieve success. Each section also contains a demonstration lesson of each section from my own Ph.D., which shows you the application of the lessons. There are worksheets for you to download as reference guides for each section as well as quizzes and whiteboard lessons. Regardless of what phase you are in, this course will give you the overview and guidance that you need to gain confidence that you can complete your dissertation without stress, on time, and achieve a pass mark. What I teach you in this course is exactly what I learned doing my own Ph.D., often the hard way; this is the course I wish I could have done when I was doing my document. I've created and packaged it in precisely the way that I would have found the most valuable - it truly takes a successful postgraduate student to teach another one about what they need to do.

Exactly what is in this course:

  • An introductory lesson and "whiteboard webinar" teaching you about doing your final report, thesis, or dissertation

  • Worksheets for the introduction, literature review, and methodology section. results, conclusion / discussion and front / back matter

  • Lessons and demonstration lessons from my own Ph.D. for each section, explaining what goes into them and how to write them successfully

  • Quizzes for each section of your document to test your learning about what goes in each and how you should approach them

  • A demonstration lesson of the front and back matter from my own Ph.D. showing exactly how I laid them out and made extensive use of appendices

  • A whiteboard lesson about how to plan the last six months of your postgraduate degree during which you will write and complete your report

I guarantee you will learn something in this course that will improve your final report and boost your confidence in writing it, submitting it, and ultimately getting a pass mark and finishing your degree


Contents and Overview

You'll start with All About The Introduction Chapter; Demonstration Lesson Of Peter Alkema's Introduction Chapter; Learn What You Need To Know About How To Write The Literature Review; Demonstration Lesson Of Peter Alkema's Literature Review Section In His Ph.D.; Whiteboard Lesson Showing You How To Approach Your Literature Review Section; How To Write A Methodology Section That Your Examiners Will Rate Highly; Demonstration Of Peter's Methodology Section Showing The Onion Model Approach; Learn What Needs To Be In Your Results / Findings Section Of Your Thesis; Demonstration Lesson Of Peter Alkema's Results Section In His Ph.D. Final Report; A Successful Approach To What Goes Into The Discussion And Conclusion Section; A Walkthrough Of Peter Alkema's Ph.D. Discussion And Conclusion Sections;

We will also cover The Front Matter And Back Matter In Peter Alkema's Thesis: A Walk Through; How to solve issues of language, referencing, and formatting; Touching languaging and preferencing; How would get past mental blocks due to emotional depression; Questions about keeping progress on activities from masters; Advice on literature review; Advice and encouragement for becoming a Ph.D.; Question and answer portion about the research paper and thesis; Advice and encouragement about finishing thesis; Pass your thesis, dissertation, or final report with Gabi Nudelman; Pass your thesis, dissertation, and final report topic with Gabi Nudelman; Questions about keeping progress on activities  from masters; How you would get past mental block due to emotional depress; Advice and encouragement about thesis; Advice on literature review; Advice and encouragement for becoming a PhD;

Then you'll get live webinars and additional insights!

You'll get premium support and feedback to help you become more confident with finance!

Our happiness guarantee...

We have a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee, so if you aren't happy with your purchase, we will refund your course - no questions asked!

We can't wait to see you on the course!

Enroll now, and we'll help you improve your research writing skills!

Peter

Content

Introduction

Introduction
Introduce Yourself To Your Fellow Students And Tell Us What You Want To Learn
All About Your Thesis / Dissertation / Final Report
Whiteboard Lesson: A Successful Mindset And Approach For Thesis Completion
Additional Resources: My Thesis, My Examiner Reports, Exactica & Using An Editor
Whiteboard Lesson: Six Months Planning Approach To Hand In Your Thesis

Learn How To Write The Introduction Chapter

All About The Introduction Chapter
Demonstration Lesson Of Peter Alkema's Introduction Chapter
The Introduction Section

Complete An Incredible Literature Review Section Of Your Dissertation

Learn What You Need To Know About How To Write The Literature Review
Demonstration Lesson Of Peter Alkema's Literature Review Section In His PhD
Whiteboard Lesson Showing You How To Approach Your Literature Review Section
The Literature Review Section

Get Your Methodology Section Done The Right Way By Learning This Approach

How To Write A Methodology Section That Your Examiners Will Rate Highly
Demonstration Of Peter's Methodology Section Showing The Onion Model Approach
The Methodology Section

Overview Of The Results / Findings Section Of Your Thesis / Dissertation

Learn What Needs To Be In Your Results / Findings Section Of Your Thesis
Demonstration Lesson Of Peter Alkema's Results Section In His PHD Final Report
The Results Section

Learn The Best Approach To Your Discussion And Conclusion Section

A Successful Approach To What Goes Into The Discussion And Conclusion Section
A Walkthrough Of Peter Alkema's PhD Discussion And Conclusion Sections

Learn About The Front Matter And Back Matter Than Needs To Go In Your Thesis

The Front Matter And Back Matter In Peter Alkema's Thesis: A Walk Through

Conclusion To Completing Your Dissertation And Get Your Degree

Bonus Lecture: The Student Success Coach - Find Out More In Lecture Resources

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Reviews

Shelley
August 10, 2023
I wasn't sure how relevant it would be given I am in NZ but the explanations are clear and give a good idea of how to pull everything in the literature review together to make sense which I had been struggling with as I had an information overload.
Santhucia
February 22, 2023
I'd prefer more content as opposed to live chat videos. I get interested in chalk board demos as opposed to listening to other conversations. The beginning was full of content on the black board and that kept me engaged. I enjoyed the beginning.
Jan
September 19, 2022
First 1/2 of course was great but the second half was basically a repeat of the same information and didn't add much value.
Dereck
June 18, 2022
I am enjoying it thus far as I'm busy with the PhD and this overview helps me understand from there to where I need to go. It matches up to my way of thinking and so I am excited to proceed,
Sajini
April 30, 2022
As an undergraduate, this course was kind of ice breaking because it taught me every important section in a research and how to approach them.
Romeo
March 23, 2022
This was such a great course, I was really demotivated to continue with my Masters at UJ, but after this course .... I am definitely going for it. Thank you so much for such great content!
Ramo
February 20, 2022
This is a much needed and highly valuable resource for those pursuing a final submission for any type of postgraduate program or writing project. Peter handles the subject matter with a balance of well-articulated theory and practicality which is supported by the fact that he speaks from hard-earned experience. So glad to have come across this course as I enter the "final stretch" towards my Masters thesis submission!
Pilira
January 31, 2022
So far, the course is unfolding so well with so much clarity. I really conquer with the idea of filing from the beginning, it has surely made my work easier.
Teresa
May 24, 2021
I am getting an overall much broader picture of what is required in writing a Thesis/Dissertation. I am gaining more confidence with each lesson!
Daisy
October 15, 2020
Thanks Peter, this is excellent. I have just completed my MBA, I so wish I had this lesson when I started my research project. I am contemplating a PhD, your lessons will definitely help me to decide whether or not I give it a go.
Aretha
September 27, 2020
This course is just 'what the doctor ordered' for me at this point. A perfect match for my needs. I just got a clear picture of how I can knit up and shape the piles of material I had all over the show. The simple and clear explanations, illustrations and demonstrations cleared up my understanding of thesis report writing. I am motivated to work now because I now have a clear direction of where I am coming from and where I am going. I have gained a lot of confidence from this course. Of the many practical lessons I have learnt in this course, my biggest takeaway was the clear explanation of the methodology section, where Dr Alkema uses Saunders' Research Onion as a guide to structuring research. For the first time ever, I clearly understand how to place myself as a researcher in my study, and I feel confident to justify my own choices of research methodology. I would recommend this course any day to both novice and veteran researchers for a simplified, easy to understand and practical approach to thesis research writing.
Sindi
September 26, 2020
This is such a great course. I am glad that I got to do it this early in my thesis (I am now doing my literature review chapter). I have enough time to start implementing all that Peter has taught. This course is suitable for everyone doing their masters or PhD irrespective of their stage in their research. Thanks Peter!

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