scholarly journals Effect of Number Limit of Advisors’ Graduate Students on Students’ Learning Attitude toward Thesis Writing

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Chuan Hsiang Peng ◽  
Shueh chin Ting
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Learning Attitude ◽  
Thesis Writing

Graduate Students’ Areas of Perceived Strengths and Weaknesses in Thesis Writing

2020 ◽  
pp. 123-135
Author(s):  
Jeremy Dorovolomo ◽  
Govinda Ishwar Lingam ◽  
Adrian Abishek Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Thesis Writing

scholarly journals Predictors of Graduate Students’ Research Performance in the Philippine State-Run Higher Education Institution

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Venessa Sualog Casanova
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
San Jose ◽  
State College ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Thesis Writing

This descriptive study determined the predictors of research performance of the graduate students in Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. This research specifically looked into the graduate students’ level of research performance, attitude towards research, challenges encountered, and the strategies employed to cope with the research challenges. A total of 41 completely enumerated students enrolled in Methods of Research and Thesis Writing during the second semester of Academic Year 2018-2019 served as respondents of the study. The study found that the graduate students’ level of research performance is high, specifically in writing the statement of the problem, hypothesis, significance of the study, and definition of terms. They have a positive attitude towards research in terms of usefulness and predispositions. They have negative research anxiety. Challenges encountered include insufficient funds, developing interest, inability to select researchable topics, and limited related literature. Coping strategies employed were frequent consultations with the adviser, seeking help from other competent faculty and students, using technology, and giving material appreciation. Attitude and challenges encountered were found to be predictors of the graduate student’s research performance. A positive attitude towards research and the moderate challenges encountered could affect the graduate student’s research performance.

scholarly journals IMPROVING STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF THE THESIS FLOW BY USING THESIS MAP TECHNIQUES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (07) ◽  
pp. 1003-1007
Author(s):  
Salmy Edawati Yaacob
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Effectiveness Analysis ◽  
Graduate Research ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
Thesis Writing

An understanding of the flow of thesis writing is very important to ensure good and quality research results. This situation always waves graduate students so that many lose during the presentation of the proposal (defense proposal) or during the oral examination (viva). The Thesis Map technique is an innovation in the teaching of research methods that uses the arrangement of thesis flow in a visual box. Thus, the objective of this study is to analyze the improvement of students understanding of the mastery of thesis writing flow (thesis flow) by using the Thesis Map technique. The action research design was used to look at changes in student achievement in mastering the flow of thesis writing. A total of 4 PhD students from the subject of Research Methods (PPPY6283) were involved in this study. Students are taught the Thesis Map technique for 1 semester from April to July 2021. Effectiveness analysis is evaluated using three instruments namely Test-Before Action and Test-After Action, observation and presentation of research proposals. Findings show that there is an increase in students understanding of the flow of thesis writing through the comparison of the results of the Pre-Action Test and Post-Action Test. Findings from the observation also found that students showed interest, enthusiasm and mastery of the subjects taught. The effectiveness of this technique is also evidenced by the acquisition of excellent proposal presenter marks between 36-39 out of a total of 40 marks. Therefore, the Thesis Map technique approach is an effective alternative medium for the subject of Research Methods. The implication is that UKM will be more distinguished with quality and impactful graduate research results.

scholarly journals A Conversation about “Editing” Plurilingual Scholars’ Thesis Writing

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
James Corcoran ◽  
Antoinette Gagné ◽  
Megan McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Ethical Imperative ◽  
Institutional Norms ◽  
Language Literacy ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
Policies And Practices

Drawing on our combined experiences providing thesis writing support, we critically consider the tensions surrounding policies and practices aimed at plurilingual graduate students using English as an additional language (EAL). Our trioethnographic methodology allows us to unpack and explore the ethics framing our individual “editing” practices amid institutional norms, expectations and ideologies. Drawing on relevant literature in the field, our conversations or “trialogues” produce insights and raise questions surrounding the ethical imperative of providing effective thesis writing support for plurilingual EAL writers in an era of increasing internationalization. We conclude with suggestions for flexible, targeted writing support that challenges narrow epistemologies and stale ideologies regarding taboo editing practices of academic and language literacy brokers involved in the production and revision of thesis writing.

scholarly journals Analysis on the Ways to Improve Thesis Writing Ability of Postgraduates in Design Direction of Product Design

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Qingwen Dong
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Design Science ◽  
The Other ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
High Level ◽  
Specific Implementation ◽  
Thesis Writing

The ability of having a high level of thesis writing ability is crucial to being a graduate student. Therefore, this article takes postgraduates of product design direction of design science as an example, analyzes the training programs of the discipline at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and summarizes two major ways for graduate students in this discipline to improve their thesis writing ability. One is active learning and diligent practice, and the other is good at thinking and outputting thesis. Specific implementation methods are provided for each approach, aiming to resolve doubts in academic writing for graduate students of the discipline, analyze the corresponding reasons and provide corresponding solutions.

scholarly journals Avianomics: The Beginning at the End

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Mary Komp ◽  
◽  
Rebecca Bowie ◽  
Jean-Rémi Teyssier ◽  
Brooke C. Bodle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
High Order ◽  
Writing Style ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Inquiry Skills ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
Independent Thinking

The research-teaching nexus is the pinnacle of academic activity. As a scientist and educator, my overall objective is to give students access to cutting-edge research and help them develop high order inquiry skills. In addition, as research and thesis writing frequently involves the development of new complex reading skills associated with comprehension and synthesis of a tremendous volume of information, along with in-depth critical analysis, evaluation, and elegant academic writing style, I decided to assign this editorial to my 2020-Biochemical Nutrition graduate students. As my students have diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and have been exposed to a variety of tech-based learning, we decided to summarize here recent advances in omics research in avian species to facilitate the discussion by asking new questions, which may help open new vistas for future investigations. By following the “scaffolded” approach, my students highlighted progress in Transcriptomics (Komp M and Bowie R), Proteomics (Tabler T and Lee T), Kinomics (Hernandez RM and Zuo B), Epigenomics (Ferver A), Metabolomics (Maynard C and Mullenix G), and Microbiomics (Teyssier JR and Bodle B). I would like to thank my students for their motivation, dedication, determination, perseverance, connection, consistency, and support. I would also like to thank AFTNS-OJ for inviting me to write this editorial and I hope by getting my students involved would promote their curiosity, help them understand complex questions, explore more sources, stimulate their independent thinking, and create research- and question-mindsets.

scholarly journals Graduate Students’ Perceived Needs and Preferences for Supervisor Written Feedback for Thesis Writing

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-170
Author(s):  
Yenus Nurie
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Written Feedback ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Master's Students ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Perceived Needs ◽  
Thesis Writing ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Bahir Dar University

A plethora of previous research has explored students’ preferences for written feedback from teachers to respond to students’ writing in the classroom. However, little or no research has investigated graduate students’ needs and preferences regarding written feedback provided by their supervisors in response to thesis writing. This study examined the feedback needs and preferences of EFL graduate students to the three nominated themes defining supervisor written feedback to thesis writing in this study: content, genre, and linguistic feedback to thesis writing. Data was collected from 32 master’s students from the TEFL and Media and Communications at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia using a questionnaire and an unstructured interview. The participants’ responses were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that both groups commonly preferred feedback on content the most. When sub-categories of this feedback were examined further, it was found that TEFL students favored gaps in theoretical understanding, but Media and Communications students preferred coverage and gaps in the literature. They also showed discrepancies regarding their preferences for part-genres in thesis writing and the various features of linguistic accuracy.  The results of this study suggest that feedback on theses should be realized in regard to the needs and preferences of graduate students. Finally, implications for further research that could shed light on the resonant understanding of feedback on thesis writing are presented.

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