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Thematic Literature Reviews - How to develop an initial set of themes
Not sure where to start with your thematic literature review? Let me help you get it out of the starting blocks!
Thematic literature reviews and chronological literature reviews. What’s the difference? Which one should you choose for your PhD literature review?
Thematic or chronological? Are you considering one of these structures for your literature review? Learn a bit more about them in this blogpost ..
How to Structure a Literature-Based Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide
Struggling on what to write in your literature based dissertation? Well, here are some ideas …
PhD Literature Review Writing - Take back control!
You’ve written up some of your literature review. However, it’s a mess. The structure is all over the place and the more you try to fix it, the messier it gets. Fear not! I have a 5-step process to get you out of trouble!
Dissertation Literature Review First Aid
Feeling like your dissertation literature review needs some work? Check out my top tips to get it looking great!
How to write your dissertation literature review
If you’re stuck on your literature review, going around in circles, you need to read this!