What to Consider Before Publishing Your PhD Research: a guide to publication for non-native English speakers.

It is a generally accepted notion that publishing your research work is key to your future endeavors in the academic world. While for some it is a fruit of their hard work finally being able to contribute to the world and be known for doing so and for some it may be a personal goal but publishing has become more of a norm in the recent past. As a researcher heading towards the culmination of your work, this is the right time to think about publishing. There are many things to consider that this blog will outline. read...

What is a Case Study and Why should I Use It in My PhD Dissertation? Understanding the purpose of case studies in research.

A case study can provide appropriate research design in a qualitative or quantitative study to to gain concrete, contextual, in-depth knowledge and multi-faceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context. The case study can be a great tool for providing insight and developing theories in the avenue of present research. What is a case study? A case study is a structured, focused, in-depth look at a particular issue or topic that reports on the findings and conclusions of researchers who have studied the case. A case study is not intended to be an exploratory analysis or to make sweeping generalizations. Rather, it is an objective, focused, and structured approach to understand the specific circumstances of an issue or the people, places, and things that make up a society. Prepared to the best of the researchers knowledge, a case study is a unique research method. In fact, case studies are the most common type of qualitative research. A case study is often a combination of interviews, focus groups, documentation, and research documentation. read...

Your Essential Guide to Dissertation Editing: A blog covering the required elements in dissertation editing

As editors and proofreaders having gone through a fairly enormous number of dissertations, we know the hard work that goes into writing your research paper. Editing a dissertation before final submission has now become a crucial element in the sequenced process. Editing is also about producing the best version of the work that you have created. From minute errors that evade the eye of a writer to technical and formatting impressions that bear a huge impact on marking, editing by a professional is the ideal culmination of all your labor. read...

Research Proposal Outline: Tracing the major points of a well-written research proposal

A research proposal is a detailed blueprint for a study you plan to do, which sources you plan to review, and how your results will help the field of study. This is a brief outline of what is required in a successful research proposal. It is by no means an exhaustive list of requirements, but rather an overview of the most important considerations to have in mind when finalizing your proposal.  Overview of the Research read...

Three-structure Interviews: Structure, Length and Spacing

A three-structure interview must take in three stages: semi-structured, unstructured and narrative interview. Three categories are not interchangeable, and hence it is crucial that you respect the structure of the interview. Structure It is not surprising that participants will narrate a story about their present experience in the context of a topic. You may be tempted to be all ears to comprehend their experience, but this should be followed in the second stage of the interview. If you do not keep yourself from carrying it on, it will deteriorate the focus of your interview and the sense of purpose. read...