How to write a Master’s Thesis - Academic writing tips and advice for writing a dissertation

[@LauraMaliszewska]

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[@vinitam21]

Hi Laura! I watched this video a few months ago in April when I was just about to start working on my Master's thesis and was feeling completely overwhelmed. The thought of writing this huge assignment in 3 months had made me so anxious that I was unable to sit down and just do the work. I wanted to come back here and say thank you. Because I followed your tips and submitted my thesis last week, and it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. The biggest mistake I was making was trying to read, make notes and write all the same time. And you're completely right, it just doesn't work that way! So, thank you Laura! And to everyone else working on a thesis, you got this ❤️

[@madalenap.3614]

thank you for this video! I realized I was trying to do everything at the same time (read, notes, write) and felt a bit overwhelmed. I'll start making a weekly schedule, thanks for the tip!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

my pleasure! so happy I could help you a little ❤

[@Ernilaerfa]

Thanks Laura for the tips! I’ve been overwhelming doing my thesis (research, taking notes, writing) and now after watching this, I’m more motivated doing my master thesis. You’re amazing!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

That's awesome, Ernila! You got this!

[@arkaix]

10:36 the notes Have your notes structured like your chapter, with titles and subtitles. It will be easier to polish it for the final drarf 11:22 write where you found the notes and write why you took this specific note 12:53 color code everything 14:02 date the files you send to the teacher and the answers you get

[@idunnn.h.3792]

My biggest issue with my master's thesis is that I have to write it during a pandemic. The campus is off-limits, the libraries are closed, and my workspace consists of my bed. Oh, and my university hasn't given us an extension. I have two more weeks left, and I'm literally worried that I won't be able to finish it :(

[@LauraMaliszewska]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! This is so unfortunate but I'm rooting for you ❤

[@idunnn.h.3792]

@@LauraMaliszewska Thank you!! I actually handed it in this morning ❤ I wasn't completely happy with how it turned out, but so happy I managed to finish ^^

[@bilalshabbir2407]

ary bhai bhai..facing same situation

[@idunnn.h.3792]

@@sethtaylor8077 The process was horrible, but I got through it in the end. Didn't reach all the way to the top, but a pandemic B is an A in my book, so I'm happy enough : ) but I do not recommend.

[@pretty-consequences3101]

@@idunnn.h.3792 dealing with the same thing right now.

[@syedrubyadhossen9098]

Ahead of my thesis writing, I really find your video amazing. You covered almost everything, I cannot express my expression better.❤A lot lot and lot of thanks.

[@jacquesdeacy4220]

Just started my thesis today, so grateful to come across this video. Thanks so much for the great advice!

[@josefam9170]

"nonononono don't do that" is my new motto. Loved your video, it's super helpful!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Hahaha love this! Thank you❤️

[@kamranafridi5985]

I was doing everything at once and it got it me overwhelmed and thoughts of quitting every once in a while, thanks for this now I can change my approach

[@LauraMaliszewska]

🙏 good luck!

[@girishdevappa5562]

“Rewarding myself” I am going to do include this habit for my upcoming thesis. Best regards

[@ЕкатеринаЧуракова-щ3ь]

Same! :) This piece of advice seems crucial to me now. I've been postponing writing my disso for MONTHS. And if I'd actually made a thorough plan and chosen a reward, I think I would most definitely bring myself to do something instead of thinking "Nooo, I'm too tired after work" at the end of the day. Especially at the beginning stage of writing it's important just to make it a habit and that's where "rewards" come into play to trick yourself into it :D

[@junakasmi801]

Thank you for such an informative, realistic and inspiring video. I am in my last year of my Bachelor degree and a little worried of writing a thesis for the first time but your video made me more optimistic and believe that everything will be fine if I plan my steps in advance. I also appreciate the fact that you give tips from your own experience :)

[@romyisnothere]

So we should make our research , gather the information needed and take notes at the same time , then in choose a day just for typing the information in the main file . thank you so much , this video was really helpful .

[@marihoney3057]

Thank you so much, I've been feeling so sad and stuck lately, my supervisor is very strict, she expects the best from me and disappointing her makes me feel soo bad even though I still have a lot of time to write (plus the final exams that are driving me crazy). Now I'm feeling better, tysm! virtual hug from Italy

[@yg-adedeji9801]

Thank you so much Laura. This video has given me the positive nudge to get up and start my thesis. I have been so overwhelmed with the thought of it and just buried my head in the sand. Thanks for your practical advise and encouragement.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You got this!

[@stefany3162]

This is me right now. I have just been ignoring it. Thank you for making me feel less alone.

[@paerwenoerkesch8454]

Thank you so much! I really needed this and the pep talk at the end :) good luck for everyone writing their thesis right now

[@natashar7955]

Thank you sooo much for this video ❤️❤️❤️ I‘m writing my thesis now and it was just exactly what I needed. I’m following you for couple of weeks and I really like your channel. Keep making videos, you’re very inspiring ☺️

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Thank you so much! I'm glad I could help you ❤️

[@albertsaina9419]

Waaaaau... wasn't that an amazing tutorial???I have started working on my BA Counselling thesis and was feeling completely lost and didn't know how or where to start and in the process lost an entire month... now I can confidently put my act together... Laura,thanks a million and stay ever blessed girl

[@Mila-sy9hh]

I'm so happy to find your channel. I'm supposed to start writing my dissertation in the few coming days.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You can do it!

[@robynsettler6747]

This was Gold. You've covered everything so articulately. Thank you, Laura!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

I'm so happy to know that! 2 years later and this is content is still gold. thank you, Robyn ❤

[@emanuela187]

Girl I love you for the fact that you reminded us to reward ourselves and to acknowledge the tough job that we are doing. I kinda needed that

[@miraa.898]

Seriously, thank you so much for these tips! I feel way less lost now after watching your vid :D My deadline for my Master's thesis is in 6 weeks and I'm still at the panicking stage and done absolutely nothing so it was really helpful! Btw, I agree with you completely about how important detailed notes are, I'm in this mess now because I didn't have a system for it from the start and now I'm redoing the reading, so yeah

[@ameliaharper3762]

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[@thinkbasicwithdiana1824]

I agree with setting up stages in the writing process. I thought of the writing process in 3 stages and I allocated my time for each stage depending on how much time I felt I needed. This video is very helpful!

[@clintonjohn5458]

Thanks Laura for this helpful video, I’m watching this on the first day of writing my Thesis, i’ll come back here with a testimony on May this year 😊

[@cxaviera9607]

Laura, that paraphrase every quote and then copy paste it later is an awesome tip; it never even crossed my mind! I'm sure it will be useful when I begin writing my thesis, thank you so much!!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

ahhhh so happy it helps! update us know once you start writing 😊

[@Pablo-pd2gr]

I was so stuck yesterday- and then I found your video - now I feel I can move forward. THANK YOU SO MUCH. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yassineqomrah7800]

Thank you so much ! You just made my day with your tips and positive vibes. I was really struggling with my writing work for my MA dissertation but now I got the right way to do it BTW we as researchers and university students we have a lot in common in our studying styles and believe or not that made me feel better somehow ...thanks again and keep the nice jobe up !! 😊🌹

[@aankitpraharaj]

Thank you for your efforts Laura, really appreciate it as it gave me clarity in approach to writing my dissertation! Best wishes

[@LauraMaliszewska]

best of luck! let me know how it goes 💜

[@ibtissamemachichi6115]

Thank you for this valuable video. I realized I was trying to do everything at the same time and felt overwhelmed and anxious. Now I'm feeling more motivated to work on my research project

[@maygamingroblox]

This video is very helpful. I am in the middle of writing my research proposal and I am very stressed because I tried to do everything at the same time. now I know, I have to work on it by chapters, and separate reading, taking notes and writing. I almost give up. But, as you said I will still get my degree. So I will keep fighting, thanks.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Excellent advice, which has application in other forms of nonfiction writing. Great to hear this from someone who has completed the task. Made notes throughout. Many thanks! (Also, the comparative grammar topic sounds excellent. It reflects ideas which I have had for a while, but have never completed. Will be taking this into consideration, even though I am not in university).

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Thank you! I’m so happy you found it so interesting ❤️

[@СофияШаронова-р2д]

Despite the fact that I’m in school, it’s really interesting and useful for me, thanks!❤️

[@LauraMaliszewska]

So happy to hear that!

[@fromeveryting29]

Ok, this explains why I feel completely overwhelmed and hopless now with a stress induced headache. I have been doing EVERYTHING at once and my brain has been going on max speed. Thank you. Hope I can get through this.

[@lorenvillafuerte8518]

Hope I can graduate this year. Writing a thesis during a pandemic is really challenging. This is very helpful!

[@daniyalsajid9814]

I have been lost for writing my thesis, Thank you so much for the motivation, I will be back after following your guidance, fingers cross

[@LauraMaliszewska]

yay! definitely let me know how everything went!

[@emmanuelrodriguez7927]

Thank you for posting this video! I’m currently going through my M.A thesis in applied linguistics. Your video helped me put everything in place.

[@jessicasoares9613]

Great tip! I wish people would teach you that in the begining of the master's degree. Thank you for sharing!

[@jksalamon]

I am just starting my Master's Thesis. Thought why not search on KZbin for some guidance on how best to go about it. And thats how I find this video. Definitely helpful.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

I'm so glad! Fingers crossed for your Thesis!

[@girlielactao]

Thank you for a very comprehensive but very crisp tutorial. This is very helpful to me. Thank you again.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kamaunahashon8211]

Wow, awesome content there...subscribed right away after watching this informative piece. I've not experienced this even in my English for academic purposes while in college here in Kenya.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

That's so nice, thank you!

[@edwarcastil]

I like her advice about breaking reading, writing, and editing into different days.

[@samall5511]

15:40. THANK YOU ver much. I’m very stressed right now at 3:30 AM

[@DavidAlvesWeb]

What an amazing video this was! Thank you so much for putting in the time to do this! 🤗 I'm starting my Master's Thesis this month and this is just what I needed! So thank you! ☺️

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You got this, David! Thank you so much!

[@DavidAlvesWeb]

@@LauraMaliszewska ☺️

[@janslehmann05]

How’s it going so far?

[@DavidAlvesWeb]

@@janslehmann05 not as good as I wanted! 😥

[@markersdoings]

A different argumentation on why I should write my introduction at the final stage of my work. Good talk!

[@katayoonsalehi5173]

I love you you are the best I am an MA student of American Studies and this helped me a lot

[@yuhmilton5474]

Thanks so much my dear sister I have learned a lot from you God bless you

[@weronikadugosz7462]

I'm on the first year of master's studies now and I've already started writing my MA thesis. I'm finishing the first chapter :D I'm studying English philology and my thesis is in audiovisual translation of British slang based on the netflix series into Polish ;)

[@LauraMaliszewska]

That's so cool! Which series are you using?

[@daliadaas6387]

Thanks a lot Laura you are amazing! I watched this video many times and still making benefits from it. You are so honest and realistic 😍 thanks a lot!

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[@emmajk7433]

Thanks for your video! I have submitted a part of my assignment to be assessed and whilst my lecturer is super supportive and helpful, I feel I let myself down and I lost my confidence in myself. xxx

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Hi Emma! I hope you're feeling better now ❤

[@emmajk7433]

@@LauraMaliszewska Thanks for the reply. I am still struggling to make my paper make sense. I am finding it hard to convey everything I want to say. I will get there though ♡

[@ali_rida_b]

I am now in the process of writing my thesis. Thanks for the tips, I will try implementing them now

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Best of luck!✨

[@ali_rida_b]

@@LauraMaliszewska thanks :)

[@hannakyryliuk3583]

Thank you so much! I was really crying, when said that it will be okey

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Hanna, it will be more than okay. You’ve got this 💜💜

[@Alyciarb]

This is super helpful. I am not as nervous to begin. Thank you!!

[@afnanmoon3410]

liked everything especially to write the introduction last, hope you elaborated more about how you arrange your files . thank you

[@Konsciencia1111]

Thank you, Laura. That was excellent. I took notes on this. However, I am not doing it for School. I am doing it for me.

[@anisatulfaizah5978]

Thankyou for sharing :) I am so glad that I happened to come across your video. I am working on my master's thesis right now. I was overwhelmed. this video is really helpful. .. gonna try and hopefully I'll be able to finish my thesis soon. im running out of time. wish me luck.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

good luck!

[@generalcomments6694]

This is just what I wanted to hear today. Thank you Laura

[@bobclay5924]

Can't thank you enough for this video! Changed everything for me.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

❤❤❤

[@paulaandreaherreracamargo7272]

This is going to be really usefull for me during the rest of this year. I'm going to save it somehow and planing my schedule according to this. Thank you!!

[@sherubgyeltshen7015]

Great video!!! I am writing a dissertation. It will be a great help.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@sisosos7683]

Thanks alot laura u really helped and give me alot of motivation. I'm still in the beginning of writing my thesis so you showed me the way

[@nafisanoor4642]

Thank You! Laura Thank You ! you know what, I am trying to write my graduate thesis and I am having a very hard time. most of my friends have finished already but I could not. These tips of yours really gave me the strength to work. Thank You God Bless You.

[@devmalla3424]

Loved your ideas. Thanks, lets hope how it goes for next 5 months

[@LauraMaliszewska]

let us know how it’s going!

[@arturogarcia3789]

Amazing video, thanks so much for putting this out there. Truly motivating!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

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[@nadeemahmedbaloch5430]

Hey I m nadeem Ahmed. I have done my LLM (master in law) course work and doing research on a topic but quite confused. Can you please help me get out of it??

[@vishalkhatri6723]

I liked this video very much!! You are motivating and I like your energy.

[@bhairavikarve5611]

Thank you so much for this video! Really needed it. I am just about to start with my thesis and I decided on watching your video first before I started. thanks again 🙏

[@ameliaharper3762]

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[@sgtbigpoop8559]

One huge tip. Dont use Word/Pages/.... Trust me people, learn LaTeX... Took me 2 days to learn the basics and I immediately converted every single written document longer than 10 pages to LaTeX. Is it slower in some areas? Yes. Does it randomly fuck up your document every other weak? No. Does it do exactly what you tell it to do? Yes. Does it have automatic citations/figure/table numbering & referencing which actually works? Yes. Only problems I encountered were language specific (I'm Czech) and a bit clunky tables management but web apps help (Google: LaTeX table editor -> profit). In the end you only need to know around 10-20 commands which you can easily put on a cheat sheet and once your document is setup its like 5 commands. Wish you all good luck with it B).

[@wardasaqib6650]

would it help in research?

[@lovedika1]

I do appreciate for the video. You did it clear and open my thoughts.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

so happy about this 🫶

[@shahaaa]

Thank you Laura for your motivation ^^ :)))!!!!

[@mayzhou3534]

much appreciate for your encouraging, your words make me feel good in my beginning dissertation journey. thank you!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You got this!

[@mosabbirtuhin8247]

You are so generous with your words ❤

[@LauraMaliszewska]

🫶✨

[@davidmurra6566]

This helped me so much. Thank you, Laura! :3

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful!❤

[@karimology.]

thank you for the advices I will work with her next year because I am in the baccalaureate stage now Greetings from Algeria

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Good luck!❤️

[@rimaboutala8447]

Hi neighbor

[@karimology.]

@@rimaboutala8447 hi good morning. 🎩

[@grizvi9829]

U have given very deep information.. Its very helpful. Thank you so much..🙏

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're most welcome! What's your thesis topic?

[@nadia9671]

OMG it's amazing!!! I wish I found this video earlier Laura 😢 there so much I did in wrong way, and the whole video did realy slapped me I got a new idea and gonna make a fresh start.. I wish I can find some people to discuss each other thesis anw, thanks a lot Laura!

[@georgiamikrouli4355]

Hi! Your video is very useful and interesting!!! I'm from Greece and I'm an undergraduate student of linguistics. In this semester, I'm writing a dissertation on the phon(a)esthemes of Modern Greek. Your video helped me a lot😊!!!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

So happy to hear that! Best of luck ❤️

[@janslehmann05]

How did it go? Are you writing your master’s thesis now?

[@tanajidabhade6918]

Thank you Mam for giving all types information in one video. Thanks a lot💐👌🙏

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad I could help!

[@niyu4218]

Omg Im starting my Masterthesis this month.. I have 3 month and a half I guess 🙈 hope Ill get through this!

[@furkanaslan6587]

the moment when you say 'everything will be messy if you make notes in one file' your facial expression is adorable :D

[@gennadiigroshev7524]

Highly appreciate such content!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

happy to help!

[@learnwithyoussef7398]

I Really like your videos,I just can't stop watching you

[@LauraMaliszewska]

❤️

[@joanaloy4892]

This video tips I think will help me. I am watching this video because I feel so overwhelm in making my paper what I did was the same as u did.. reading, taking down notes and wrtiing on my main paper at the same day and at the end of the day I have no accomplishment. :) Maybe today i will just reading some papers. thanks alot.

[@lolalop4973]

Thank you for your valuable tips, your channel is amazing. You really help me a lot, I am overwhelmed because the facts that you described. I am on time to fix my writing process up. Best regards. Super like!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You've got this! I believe in you.

[@ameliaharper3762]

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[@smoothcriminal_]

Your video is very useful, thanks for the information Lauren 🙏

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're so welcome!❤️

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[@LauraMaliszewska]

Yes!

[@ЕкатеринаЧуракова-щ3ь]

"Introduction and conclusion last" It's mandatory for us to write Introduction first and hand it in, even though when you write it you couldn't have been able to research the topic properly TT It enables us to plan out the future steps we're going to take though and have them checked by a supervisor, which is actually helpful :) I'm a bit surprised it's possible to write the main text first in other countries o.o

[@LauraMaliszewska]

I think it all depends on the university/program/supervisor. Mine was soooo laid-back and I know that other supervisors in the same department were totally different and requested Introductions first!

[@rinadina2703]

this is a treasure for me. thankyouu for ur content😍😍

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@andressatb3908]

this video was just what I needed. Thank you very much!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

I'm so glad!❤

[@wjn6582]

Thank you so much for this. I'm starting my masters thesis in education in Canada. Very pumped but also overwhelmed with such a large project. I'm more of a sprinter than marathoner. It's also so weird to be all alone with no classes anymore - tough not having people to discuss and bounce ideas. How often do you all talk to your advisor?

[@fromeveryting29]

You said it: "a sprinter, not a marathoner." That explains my entire academic life, and really all my achievements. Damn. Maybe a clue to change my approach to smaller modules.

[@ЕкатеринаЧуракова-щ3ь]

@@fromeveryting29 "I'm more of a sprinter than marathoner" same! I wrote my 15000+ word bachelor's thesis in 2 months prior to the public presentation. I was writing literally night and day this whole time and was feeling stressed and overwhelmed cos I should have been working on it for about half a year instead of 2 months non-stop lol Hopefully I won't make the same mistake with my master's... :)

[@mariamsawas6731]

Thanks for helpful remarks and advices

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Always welcome🫶

[@OmarBallouta]

Very nice content, I enjoyed your other video about languages as well. Have a nice day.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Thank you! You too!

[@clarissajohnson3670]

This is exactly how I'm doing mines are I am feeling overwhelmed and just ready to give up, my job also plays a strenuous part as well.

[@gunner4ever924]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@karlvolkohon9749]

Great video, thank you so much! It gave me more insights than some university books!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Ohhh thank you so much! Good luck with your writing process!❤

[@ameliaharper3762]

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[@manolitocueto611]

Thanks Ms. Laura for the tips! ❤️

[@salsabilmehaibia2912]

It's 3:30 am Nd I've just went out of a mental breakdown am so exhausted 💔thank u for this precious advices ,

[@LauraMaliszewska]

you've got this!!

[@salsabilmehaibia2912]

@@LauraMaliszewska thank u 💚💚💚

[@patelmohit1448]

Thank you so much for your advice. I really appreciate it.

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sirineannaba264]

The best tips ever.Thank ever so much✨🌻😍

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're so welcome!❤

[@anusreesanirudhan2688]

Thank you so much for this, this's what I was looking for.

[@educativitymedia]

Great advice Laura! Thank you !!

[@NarmadaJeevan]

A very interesting explanation. Thank you❤