Thesis Writing Tutorials
There is evidence of many graduate students not finishing their theses on time; students taking many years to graduate; and shortage of available supervisors in some university departments. It is in line with these challenges that we initiated RETS Thesis Writing Tutorials. Our tutors are University Professors with research supervision experience, hence understand the needs of graduate research, and provide extra academic direction to graduate students struggling with thesis writing. Whatever your current stage of thesis writing is, there are benefits for anyone who wishes to attend our Tutorials. We have packaged the thesis writing stages as modules, in which we guide you step by step as a developmental process. The Tutorials are open to individuals interested in learning relevant research methodologies for social science research. The Tutorials focus on a holistic, but not strictly academic approach to finishing your degree by tutoring and coaching. We offer academic support to supplement your university supervisor by helping you complete important tasks and provide the skills you need to achieve your academic goals.
About Thesis Writing
What we do
Thesis writing tutorials are dedicated solely to getting words down on paper (or a computer screen) and designed to help you get over that final hurdle or to kick-start your writing progress if it has stalled.
- Introductory sessions include motivational talks, goal setting and strategies for writing quickly and well.
- Not for the faint hearted, the writing tutorial participants battle through writer’s block and thesis fatigue to achieve significant progress on their manuscript.
- The content in the RETS Tutorials is delivered in 7 modules organized in progressive order.
- In these tutorials, you will meet candidates around the same candidature stage of thesis writing in a no-excuses and no-time-for-procrastination mode.
- We help you successfully structure the thesis writing process; create realistic work plans and increase accountability.
Graduate Challenges we Address
We guide you manage the following :
- Procrastination,
- Negative thinking,
- Fear of failure,
- Obsession with perfection,
- Low motivation to proceed,
- Lack of self-discipline to keep writing,
- Writer’s block,
- Anxiety and stresses of delayed progress,
- Lack of faculty support,
- Managing multiple roles and responsibilities,
- Difficulty managing time effectively.
Content Delivery
Our RETS Research Content is available in various formats:
- Interactive Live Sessions (face to face or Online).
- Thesis Writing Manuals organized in five Volumes.
- Occasional Webinars in open forums on Topical Research Issues.
Why Attend Our Tutorials
Our tutors guide you to:
- Get Focused : Clarify your research interests and articulate your ideas.
- Stay Focused: Use a logical progression of ideas; Use sources judiciously; and avoid plagiarism.
- Survive the Process: Create roadmaps to guide you through the process.
Our Target Clients
We hope to address Social Science research challenges faced by:
- Masters level candidates.
- Doctoral candidates.
- Early stage researchers learning academic supervision.
Our Philosophy
- Integrity-We DO NOT write the thesis for you.
- Honesty-We DO NOT plagiarize other works on your behalf.
- Professional-We DO NOT replace your university supervisor, but we supplement the guidance.