Your proposal is approved, and now you have moved onto the next step – research and writing a thesis. This is the stage when you need to be laborious and dedicated for your project, but due to lots of responsibilities and lack of time management skills you lose it. Here are some important tips to help you thrive in your PhD research and writing.
Start writing at initial stages
When you have come onto the stage of thesis writing, you should start it without further ado. Follow your University’s format strictly. Decide which research methodology would be suitable for your thesis writing. You should make a schedule and follow that strictly. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll not expand your hours for writing a thesis. Keep writing when you have enough time to write as during doctorate programme your responsibilities will interfere with your thesis. To improve your writing style, you should also read some PhD books that suggest you write in a native style tone. Ask your advisors how you can write better, and follow their suggestions.
Build Networks and Collaborations
A set of networks and collaborations is a key to success. During your project you can come up with several issues that you can have solved with your network. Networks allow you to share information, identify new research techniques, and enhance your understanding in your specialised area. Social media platforms are ideal to join PhD groups where you can visit and talk to scholars and experts.
Don’t ignore theoretical aspects
Theoretical expertise in a specialised field is imperative and indispensable. Sound theoretical knowledge leads to useful and inspiring research. So don’t underestimate the importance of literature review. Your thesis would not be considered good if it is not adding value and understanding. Therefore you should decipher the historical aspects of your research. You should be aware what has been done before, what are the strengths and weaknesses of previous research, what was and what was not covered within the scope of the previous research.
Unless you know all these points, you cannot develop your thesis. Your entire research would be spoiled and useless. However, your efforts don’t end here. When you finish your thesis, you should have your thesis reviewed. You will be suggested some flaws and tips for their rectifications. Point down all tips and follow them to mend all errors.
Choose the latest and most relevant journal
You can find journals and scientific articles on various platforms such as Google Scholar, IEEE, Sage, Emerald etc. While choosing a journal you should understand the scope of a journal. You should read objectives and scope of a journal. This will give you a brief dea whether or not the journal is relevant to your research area. When you have picked up some journals, the next step is to determine the possibilities of publishing your manuscript in that journal. Target some keywords from your manuscript and search them to know whether the journal has published earlier any script similar to your work. Do not ignore journal restrictions; whether it’s related to word count or any specific format. Impact factor is always a priority for a journal to maintain its reputation. It’s important to evaluate your research and determine whether it’s suitable for a high-quality journal. Otherwise you will waste your time and efforts in re-formatting and re-submitting your work.