What is a thesis?

​What is a thesis?

A brief definition

​Before we begin, let's test your knowledge.

Open Ended

In this moment of your life, What is a thesis for you?

Reorder

Order the chapters of a thesis.

• Introduction

• Literature Review

• Methodology

• Results

• Discussion

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​Let's begin ...

​What is a thesis

​Definition

-Also known as a dissertation

-Thesis (Greek): proposition

-Dissertation (Latin): Discussion

-Final step in some degree program​s

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​What is a thesis

​Facts

-It's a research

-It proves the learning you have achieved​

-It is (probably) the longest work in your life

-It displays logical ideas behind your claims.​

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​Structure

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6. Conclusion

7. Reference list

8. Appendices​

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A more detailed list is available on Google Classroom.

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1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

3. Methodology

4. Results

5. Discussion

​Usual chapters:

​I'll collect some information to personalize the class

Poll

How is your APA citation?

• What's APA?

• I'm a novice

• I defend myself.

• I'm already a master

Poll

My redaction skills are ...

• poor

• acceptable

• good enough

• over the edge

Poll

About my research topic ...

• it is definitive

• Not feeling sure

• Haven't decided yet

• I kind of have an idea.