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3 sentences you must include in your PhD discussion chapter - and why they matter
Writing your qualitative PhD discussion chapter can feel conceptually messy. This post explains three essential sentence moves that add critical depth, show originality, and help you connect findings to literature without repeating yourself.
How to Write Your Qualitative PhD Discussion Chapter: A step-by-step structure
Writing a qualitative PhD discussion chapter can feel exposing and blurry. This step-by-step guide shows what to include, how to structure headings, and how to connect findings to literature and theory without repeating yourself.