Writing conclusions

Dec 20, 2023

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Learn how to write strong and impactful conclusions for your dissertation. Understand the purpose and structure of the concluding chapter and avoid common mistakes. A guide based on "How to Write a Better Thesis" by D. Evans and P. Gruba.

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Writing conclusions

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Writing conclusions Dr Cheryl Lange
Common thesis structure Evans, D & Gruba, P 2002 (2nd ed.) How to write a better thesis, Melbourne,Melbourne University Press,p. 13
Connections with the rest of your dissertation Evans, D & Gruba, P 2002 (2nd ed.) How to write a better thesis, Melbourne,Melbourne University Press,p. 13
Purpose of concluding chapter
Structuring your conclusions
Conclusion ‘rules’ - compare
Don’t confuse conclusions with summaries
Don’t submit yet!

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