Book

How to write a thesis

This book takes you through the process of writing an empirical thesis, step-by-step, with a (primary) focus on experimental research since that is common in this field. By breaking down the steps of experimental research in chronological order and including tips in each step, the authors hope to give some guidance in the task of writing a thesis.

Author

Marret Noordewier and Fieke Harinck

Date

11 March 2025

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How to write a thesis

Marret Noordewier and Fieke Harinck present a new book: How to Write a Thesis! A practical guide designed to help students successfully complete their thesis.

In this book, they have divided the process of writing an empirical thesis into little steps. They primarily focus on experimental research; a common approach in the field. Each step includes a page of text with tips and tricks paired with an illustration, making the content easy to follow and understand.

The book is divided into four parts:

1. Content of the Thesis – Everything from developing your research question to data collection.
2. Writing Tips – Practical advice on writing a clear, readable thesis.
3. The Personal Part – On motivation, working with feedback, and managing your supervisor.
4. Statistics – A concise overview of the most commonly used statistical tests.

e-Book

The first version of the book is an e-book. You will find a pdf or ePub+ version of the book to download. You can download it for free or pay a small fee (that is up to you).

Also in the planning: to print hard copies of the book (estimated price between €10-15). Interested in the printed version? Please mail to [e-mail]