Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language: A Handbook for Students and their Supervisors

Fully updated and packed with new material, the second edition of Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language is the ideal guide for non-native speaker students and their supervisors working on writing a thesis or dissertation in English.

Considering the purposes of thesis and dissertation of writing alongside writer/reader relationships, this book uses accessible language and practical examples to discuss issues that are crucial to successful thesis and dissertation writing. This edition offers:



Insights into the experience of being a doctoral writer, issues of writer identity, and writing with authority





Typical language and discourse features of theses and dissertations





Advice on the structure and organisation of key sections





Suggestions for online resources which support writing





Extracts from completed theses and dissertations





Guidance on understanding examiner expectations





Advice on publishing from a PhD







Suitable for students from all disciplines, Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language is essential reading for non-native speaker students looking to complete a thesis or dissertation in English.