Sermon at the Blog
to my beloved thesis writers,
1. Research is not just a matter of dumping what you've gathered from the library. it is a discipline, and not even an artwork. This means that you really have to succumb to some given standards. If there is anything sovereign when you are working on a paper, that is your mind -- but take note, that mind has to be geared towards a meaningful discovery.
2. A mind map could help organize your thoughts. Again, your thesis is not a venue for an exercise on "stream-of-consciousness". Should you wait for satori, it'll take aeons and even light years for you to obtain your degree.
3. Your thesis proposal is not all about the "statement of the problem". You ought to give equal attention to other details.
4. Scope and limitation speaks of the breadth and depth of the topic, textual source and significance. Limitations stated must go with probable solutions.
5. Definition of terms should better go with citations, to ensure the readers that you are working on the proper context.
6. Review of Related Literature should be organized into books, articles and related studies (this is a recorded message).
7. Footnotes should be indented at the first line, bibliographical entries on the other hand are indented on the second line and thereafter. (playback)
8. Your readers are not around to solve your problems, you are the one playing 'round the data... we are just here to guide you.
9. While cramming is a personal prerogative, do not compromise your readers. Remember, You are dealing with busy people.
10. Undergrad theses specimens are objects of critique, 60% of them can't be emulated. If you would like to have REAL models, go to the graduate section of the library.
** p.s. and please, avoid using approximative and slang words. This is technical writing. Avoid using "pretty much" and "like" -- we cannot talk about ontology, epistemology and axiology as if we're just talking about the latest buzz on fashion, music and kris aquino. What you write speaks of your maturity.
okay now, think these over and chill. in three weeks, we will be getting into business once more.
1. Research is not just a matter of dumping what you've gathered from the library. it is a discipline, and not even an artwork. This means that you really have to succumb to some given standards. If there is anything sovereign when you are working on a paper, that is your mind -- but take note, that mind has to be geared towards a meaningful discovery.
2. A mind map could help organize your thoughts. Again, your thesis is not a venue for an exercise on "stream-of-consciousness". Should you wait for satori, it'll take aeons and even light years for you to obtain your degree.
3. Your thesis proposal is not all about the "statement of the problem". You ought to give equal attention to other details.
4. Scope and limitation speaks of the breadth and depth of the topic, textual source and significance. Limitations stated must go with probable solutions.
5. Definition of terms should better go with citations, to ensure the readers that you are working on the proper context.
6. Review of Related Literature should be organized into books, articles and related studies (this is a recorded message).
7. Footnotes should be indented at the first line, bibliographical entries on the other hand are indented on the second line and thereafter. (playback)
8. Your readers are not around to solve your problems, you are the one playing 'round the data... we are just here to guide you.
9. While cramming is a personal prerogative, do not compromise your readers. Remember, You are dealing with busy people.
10. Undergrad theses specimens are objects of critique, 60% of them can't be emulated. If you would like to have REAL models, go to the graduate section of the library.
** p.s. and please, avoid using approximative and slang words. This is technical writing. Avoid using "pretty much" and "like" -- we cannot talk about ontology, epistemology and axiology as if we're just talking about the latest buzz on fashion, music and kris aquino. What you write speaks of your maturity.
okay now, think these over and chill. in three weeks, we will be getting into business once more.
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