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

Let me walk you through my process of writing a dissertation. I’m showing you how I wrote my Master’s thesis and I’m giving you academic writing tips and advice that helped me write my BA dissertation and my MA thesis. If you’re wondering - I hold a degree in English Language and Linguistics, and my BA dissertation was on the subjunctive in French and in English, and my MA thesis explored the intricacies of subject-verb agreement with coordinated subjects in Slavic languages (that’s a mouthful).
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[@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 ❤

[@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 ❤️

[@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 :(

[@mariannapiptova1666]

Hi Idun, ufff I feel u and I hope u can find courage to start and continue until you finish the shit and be done with it forever! I keep my fingers crosssed for u.

[@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.

[@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

[@jacquesdeacy4220]

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

[@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.

[@josefam9170]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Hahaha love this! Thank you❤️

[@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 ❤️

[@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??

[@yuwang5643]

your eyes are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing~

[@vishalkhatri6723]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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

[@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 !! 😊🌹

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@shahaaa]

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

[@arturogarcia3789]

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

[@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!

[@yemigoke-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.

[@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 😊

[@generalcomments6694]

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

[@Pablo-pd2gr]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@Alyciarb]

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

[@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!

[@manolitocueto611]

Thanks Ms. Laura for the tips! ❤️

[@jessicasoares9613]

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

[@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.

[@educativitymedia]

Great advice Laura! Thank you !!

[@anusreesanirudhan2688]

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

[@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 💜

[@mayzhou3534]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You got this!

[@edwarcastil]

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

[@tacolefse6]

Thank you so much!

[@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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[@davidmurra6566]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful!❤

[@mariamsawas6731]

Thanks for helpful remarks and advices

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Always welcome🫶

[@TimeForTola]

This is so helpful, thank you so much 🤩🤩

[@andressatb3908]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

I'm so glad!❤

[@lorenvillafuerte8518]

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

[@bobclay5924]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

❤❤❤

[@gennadiigroshev7524]

Highly appreciate such content!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

happy to help!

[@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 🙏

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[@PeterHSPeter]

Thank you so much for the tips!

[@patelmohit1448]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful!

[@girishdevappa5562]

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

[@user-de2to2df7z]

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

[@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! 😥

[@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

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[@wasayalikhalid2812]

Thanks a lot, this video has been a great help for me :)

[@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!

[@katayoonsalehi5173]

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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@user-xu7nk7oq2m]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

So happy to hear that!

[@smoothcriminal_]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're so welcome!❤️

[@yuhmilton5474]

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

[@grizvi9829]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

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

[@sirineannaba264]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're so welcome!❤

[@yuwang5643]

just finished watching your video. Thanks A LOT!!!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@hakimelaichi4006]

Thanks for these valuable tips 🙏

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Happy to help!

[@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 .

[@caslie28]

Your content is very helpful 💜💜 Thank you so much for sharing..

[@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 ❤️

[@lovedika1]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

so happy about this 🫶

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@learnwithyoussef7398]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

❤️

[@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.

[@tiny2129]

Very helpful. Thank you! ♥️

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful! ♥️

[@user-bd9do7ct8q]

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.

[@shamineywalsh-dupuis6520]

Thank you. This was very helpful

[@liulan6412]

Thx, it really helps!

[@gunner4ever924]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@markersdoings]

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

[@sherubgyeltshen7015]

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

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@mosabbirtuhin8247]

You are so generous with your words ❤

[@LauraMaliszewska]

🫶✨

[@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 💜💜

[@khemganinabiha788]

this is so useful thank you

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NarmadaJeevan]

A very interesting explanation. Thank you❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@ana.e.HC.]

You're amazing, thank you!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

Good luck, Sweetie!❤

[@JoyLordAUMNIMEDIA]

Thanks a lot, Laura.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@Markolio95]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're welcome!❤

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Very helpful! Thanks alot

[@LauraMaliszewska]

❤

[@Kaesebaelchen]

Honestly, thank you a lot!

[@LauraMaliszewska]

You're welcome! ❤

[@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.

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Thanks for ur effort

[@VeleVlogs]

thank you, this helped :)

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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.

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