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Scientific Dissertation Writing: How To Write A Scientific Dissertation?
Scientific Dissertation Writing: How To Write A Scientific Dissertation?
Upskill A scholarly learning platform with the largest collection of researcher-focused programs developed by top academic experts.
Understand how to structure and present an impressive dissertation that establishes the focus and value of your research with detailed lectures, practical tips, short quizzes and a final checklist.
What you learn
The meaning of a scientific dissertation
Purpose and importance of a scientific dissertation
Front matter of a dissertation—Title to Table of Contents
Using the IMRAD structure in your dissertation
Back matter of a dissertation—Bibliography and Appendices
Guidelines for reviewing a dissertation
Description
If you wants to pursue a career as a researcher, you have to take on the mammoth task of writing a dissertation as a key requirement to obtain your degree. This concise course on understanding the basics of a scientific dissertation will help you approach your task of writing a dissertation with more clarity and confidence.
This well-paced program will give you a clear idea of what a scientific dissertation is, highlighting its purpose and significance in research. You will also understand the ideal structure of a scientific dissertation, and the key elements to include in each section of the paper. The program wraps up with a list of important guidelines and checks to review you dissertation before submission. By the end of the course, you will be able to structure and present an impressive dissertation that establishes the focus and value of your research.
Course Narrator:
Phillip Schrank, Academic Trainer Phillip Schrank is the Assistant Professor of International Relations at Chosun University in Gwangju. He has published and presented on topics ranging from democratization to alliance theory. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including research grants from Chosun University and a research grant from the US Department of State. Prior to his professorship at Chosun University, Phillip was a senior lecturer at the Korea Military Academy. Phillip has a BA in History and Broad Field Social Sciences, an MA in English Education, and is writing his dissertation for a PhD in International Relations. Phillip has conducted over 70 hours of workshops helping scholars publish in high level international journals.
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Modules
LECTURE 1 |Video
Course video
30 mins
LECTURE 2 |Quiz
Check your understanding
15 mins
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Upskill
A scholarly learning platform with the largest collection of researcher-focused programs developed by top academic experts.
Part of Cactus Communications’ R ecosystem of tools and solutions for researchers, Upskill is a learning platform that comprises of the largest collection of researcher-focused programs, developed by top academic experts. Learn anytime, anywhere with bite-sized online programs on research writing, journal publication, career development, science communication, funding, researcher wellness, and…
Upskill
A scholarly learning platform with the largest collection of researcher-focused programs developed by top academic experts.