DAY 1
• Logicandprocessesofwritingathesisordissertation• Researchproblemsandquestions• Literaturereviews• Researchdesignandmethods
DAY 2
• Researchfindings• Conclusions• Editingandproofreading• Defendingyourthesisordissertation
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Thetwo-dayThesis and Dissertation Workshopwillenableyoutomakeabreakthroughinyourthoughtprocesses
andcompile(orrevise)criticalpartsofyourthesisordissertation.Theworkshopfollowsameta-cognitiveapproach
(thinkingabouthowyouthinkaboutyourresearch)andincludesexercisestosolveproblemsindifferentfacetsof
compilinga thesisordissertation.All typesof researcharediscussed, includingquantitative,qualitative,mixed-
methodandmeta-research.
Thesis and Dissertation Workshop
Workshop dates: 29and30November2017Venue: SchoongezichGuestHouse,Pretoria
2 CPD points from ECSA
Workshop topics
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Thesis and Dissertation Workshop
Delegates will have the opportunity to either consult individually with the course presenter or do brief voluntary presentations to solicit feedback from other delegates during the workshop.
Learning outcomes
Aftersuccessfullycompletingthisworkshop,youwillbeableto• understandandappreciatethelogicandprocess
ofwritingathesis/dissertation• formulateafeasibleresearchproblem/question• conductafocusedreviewoftherelatedliterature• designyourstudytomaximisethevalidity
offindings• explainyourmethodstoclarifythevalidityand
reliabilityofyourfindings• presentyourfindingsinastructuredmannerto
addressyourinitialresearchproblem/question• concludeyourthesis/dissertationconvincingly• proofreadandeditaprofessionallookingthesis/
dissertation,and• prepareforyourdefenceorviva voce.
Who should enrol?
Thisworkshopisidealforyouifyouareapostgraduatestudent in any field of study at any stage of yourresearch. (A maximum of 15 delegates per intakeare considered for enrolment to ensure individualattention.)
Workshop fees
R3 600.00 per delegate (VAT incl.)Workshop fees include all workshop material andrefreshmentsduringcontactdays.
Course fees must be paid in full 14 days prior to course start dates. Proof of payment can be submitted to [email protected].
Admission requirements
Prospective delegates should be looking towardscompletingtheirpostgraduate(master’sordoctorate)studiesatanytertiaryinstitution.
Accreditation and certification
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is whollyownedbytheUniversityofPretoria.TheUniversity isregisteredasamultipurpose,publictrainingproviderinthehighereducationandtrainingband.Delegateswhosuccessfullycompleteacourseandcomplywiththerelatedassessmentcriteriaareawardedcertificatesby theUniversity in recognition of their professionalskillsdevelopment.
Registration and enquiries
Course coordinatorMpolokengRammutloaTel: +27(0)124342607Cell: +27(0)787848832Email: [email protected]
Course leaderDrJacquesduToit PhD(ResearchMethodology)(SUN)Tel: +27(0)124205765Email: [email protected]
