Writing an applied linguistics thesis or dissertation: a guide to presenting empirical research

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Background

What is the book about?

Who is the book for?

Why has the book been written?

How does the book meet the content, structure, linguistic and presentational needs of students?

How is the book organized?

What is the sample masters thesis about and why has it been selected?

How can this book be used?

Furthe reading

2. Abstract

Introduction

The functions of a thesis abstract

The content and structure of a thesis abstract

Analysis of a Masters thesis abstract

Analysis of a Doctoral thesis abstract

A key linguistic feature of a thesis abstract

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

3. Introduction

Introduction

The functions of a thesis introduction

The content and structure of a thesis introduction

Analysis of a Masters thesis introduction

Some key linguistics features of a thesis introduction

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

4. Literature Review

Introduction

The functions of a thesis literature review

The content and structure of a thesis literature review

Conclusion of the literature review

Some key linguistic features of thesis literature reviews and approaches to processing the literature

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

5. Methodology

Introduction

The functions of a thesis methodology chapter

The content and structure of a thesis methodology chapter

Sample analysis of WTC thesis methodology chapter

Some key linguistic features of a thesis methodology chapter

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

6. Results

Introduction

The functions of a thesis results chapter

The content and structure of a thesis results chapter

Sample analysis of a Masters thesis results chapter

Quantitative results

Some key linguistic and presentation features of a thesis results chapter

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

7. Discussion of Results

Introduction

The functions of a thesis discussion of results

The content and structure of a thesis discussion of results

Sample analysis of a Masters thesis discussion of results

Some key linguistic features of a thesis discussion of results

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

8. Conclusion

Introduction

The functions of a thesis conclusion

The content and structure of a thesis conclusion

Sample analysis of a Masters thesis conclusion

Some key linguistic features of a thesis conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Further activities

Further reading

Appendix