How to write a thesis

Introduction - How to write 1000 words an hour; Thinking about writing a doctorate; Starting to write; Seeking structure; The first milestone; Becoming a serial writer; Creating closure; Fear and loathing: revising; It is never too late to start; The last 385 yards; After the viva: more writing?

This book evolved from fifteen years' experience of teaching thesis writing. The contents have been tried and tested with postgraduates and academics. Early chapters explore the ambiguities and subtleties of thesis writing in detail. Later chapters are more compact, listing steps in the writing process. All chapters provide examples to illustrate and activities to progress writing.