How do you evaluate a PhD thesis?

PhD thesis evaluation process is initiated by submission of a thesis Synopsis, followed by the full thesis within 30 days of Synopsis submission. To be eligible to submit the Synopsis and Ph. D. thesis for evaluation, the candidate is required to have completed the course work as well as the comprehensive.

How long does it take to examine a PhD thesis?

The University requires examiners to provide their examination report within eight weeks of receipt of the thesis. However, for varying reasons, the thesis examination process can take between three and six months.

Does a PhD thesis have to be perfect?

A thesis does not have to be perfect, but needs to document a learning journey. We wish you well in your writing journey on the ‘final furlong’. Further Information: PhD research at Birkbeck.

How to write a problem statement for a PhD thesis?

For a PhD thesis, the problem statement may be the linking pin for readers and reviewers. It is what communicates to the reader the crux of the entire study in terms of a question and a probable answer. Hence, it must be clear, crisp and rather attractive.

Do you read the thesis after the introduction?

If the examiner understands the thesis after the Introduction, you are halfway there. I’ve read a few theses where I had no idea what the point was until I reached the end, and the contribution was revealed on the last page. This is a major gamble, as some readers may give up before that point, and not know the end contribution.

What should I avoid when writing a thesis?

Avoid using the words of others too much. A thesis is written by the writer, and it is their words. A long series of indented text items of quoted material becomes fairly generic, where you get little of the sense of the thoughts of the writer. If you must reference others, pull it out, and indent.

How do you write a literature review for a thesis?

A literature review should be written for the thesis, and many parts of the original literature can be dumped, and replaced with newer references which fit in with the contribution.