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Everything You Need to Know About From Proposal to © Dr. Qais Faryadi 2017 !! # $ % & ' All Rights Reserved No part of this book may be reproduced by any means including photocopying, electronic mechanical, recording or otherwise, without written permission of the author. ISBN No: 978-967-15305-0-4 First Publication 2017 Published in Malaysia by: Future Expert Solutions
[email protected] http://www.dr-qais.com Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Cataloguing- In- Publication Data Qais Faryadi, Dr, 1964- Everything You Need to Know About PhD Thesis Writing: From Proposal to VIVA/ Dr. Qais Faryadi. ISBN 978-967-15305-0-4 1.Proposal Writing in Research. 2. Academic Writing. 1. Title 808.066378 !!! # $ % & ' ABSTRACT Thesis writing is a skill that every PhD candidate must acquire to convey his or her research findings clearly. This book outlines the various steps of thesis writing to guide the PhD candidate so that the task becomes manageable and less daunting. This book is a useful guide especially for students of the social sciences. Research procedures and thesis writing strategies are explained in a simple to understand manner. Besides highlighting important issues about research and the thesis writing process, the reader is also made aware of pitfalls to avoid. This book adopts a how-to approach when discussing a variety of relevant topics that are useful when writing a thesis. As the title suggests ( Everything You Want to Know About PhD Thesis Writing: From Proposal to VIVA ), has the answers to most, if not all, your questions when you are about to embark on the challenging but rewarding journey to earn your doctorate. As such, it is a useful reference guide for new researchers, scholars and PhD students. This book comprises seven chapters with topics such as the introduction and statement of research problem, formulation of research questions, the process of literature review, methodological and theoretical issues, presentation of results, writing the discussion and conclusion, as well as how to write your references. This book also provides sound advice to PhD candidates on how to prepare themselves for the VIVA presentation, and how to give appropriate responses to examiners’ questions. Keywords: Thesis writing process, learning and teaching, PhD, social science, research methodology !( # $ % & ' ABOUT THE AUTHOR Executive Summary Highly knowledgeable and resourceful academician with over 15 years of extensive experience across academic research and consultation as well as inculcating high-quality education. Successfully produced and delivered over 30 local as well as international papers to date. Known as an achievement oriented educator with demonstrated ability in teaching, motivating as well as guiding students to consistently maintain high interest and achievement. EDUCATION BACKGROUND ! Ph.D. in Computer Science, UiTM (2009) ! Master’s Degree in Library & Information Sciences, UIAM (1996) ! Bachelor of Law, UIAM (1998) ! Bachelor of Shariah Law, UIAM (1992) AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION ! Cyber Law ! Software Engineering ! ICT ! Library Information Science ! Research Methodology ! Multimedia Instructional design ( # $ % & ' D EDICATION First, I would like to offer my greatest thanks to Allah the Al-Mighty for granting me knowledge and health so that I can finish this important book. My beloved parents, I say thank you for raising me as a knowledgeable person and your educational gift enabled me to produce this useful book so that a small contribution to the existing knowledge is created. My heartfelt dedication goes to my lovely wife who has been very patient, cooperative and supportive throughout the entire book writing process. My warm dedication goes to my two delightful children who are the main cause of my motivation and pride in writing this noble work. My humble dedication goes to my PhD students, teachers, researchers, academic peers and students who deserve to have a handbook such as this to have an idea about managing their investigation and their research process.
