Thesis/Dissertation Tips #2: Writing the Introduction Chapter

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[@rhart4311]

Tbf just because of these videos, you already are more of a supervisor to me than my actual supervisor lmao. Thanks a lot!

[@liveinnovationorg]

That is incredible :) Really glad that somehow, from far, I am helping you. All the best with your thesis and have a great day!

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[@emir6691]

17 days to my thesis - you are a saint.

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey Emir, good to hear from you. Hope the recommendations help you. All the absolute best and do not forget to enjoy it!

[@spiriterised2886]

Thank you so much for this video. I am submitting my thesis in ten days and the introduction is the only part of the thesis I still haven't done. Now, I have a good idea of where and how to begin. You are a good one. Academia absolutely needs more people like you!

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi, that is wonderful news. Great to know it has helped you. All the best for you and your thesis, I am sure it will be just fine!

[@nhgease9627]

Help me out......In 2 months I v written only 3 pages

[@emilycarter8922]

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[@Kassouffle]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos. Not only are they useful in terms of content and tips, but also because your calm and concise way of explaining things really helps me with alleviating the anxiety I feel about writing my thesis. Your students are extremely lucky, keep up the good work and thanks again!

[@liveinnovationorg]

Kassandra Oh, thanks a lot for your kind words and I‘m glad the video helped you somehow. I understand the anxiety, as for many students it is their first big written project. But look at the bright side, you can write about a topic you truly like, know more about and tell others what you found. Essentially that is what it is all about. All the best wirh your thesis, you will rock it!

[@kirklurkpu4470]

I'm a leader for a thesis and let me tell you first that it will only be a "baby thesis" (thesis but we only cover up Chapters 1 until 3), but this is my first time writing a thesis. Thank you for making it easier, our teacher only discussed the parts of Chapter 1 but not what goes inside each of them.

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That is wonderful to hear. Glad it has helped you and hope your thesis goes super well :)

[@JackSparrow-bh6ti]

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Hi! Thank you so much for such kind message. Made my day :) Am super glad that the time and effort I put into it has helped you and others. I wish you all the best with your project. And have a great day :)

[@ricardobaylina5710]

No, you’re an absolute legend! Obrigado pelos conselhos

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Opa, que legal receber mensagem do Brasil. Fico feliz em saber que as sugestões te ajudaram. Abraço e boa sorte com seu projeto!

[@teacherdaphyne7745]

Oh bless you for this!!!! I have been at a writers blocks for days.

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Hi Daphyne, thanks for the comment and am glad it has helped you. I hope it helps you unleash from your writers block. Good coffee helps too :)

[@Sustainablestrategist]

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That is great to hear, after all, music always makes everything better!

[@rohaqaiser3697]

Precise and Simple. Well done!

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Thanks Roha! Hope all went well with your project!

[@jshailesh7619]

Crisp, Clear and Motivated talk. Thanks for the vlog...! 👌😊

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Glad it helped you, J. Have a great day!

[@jshailesh7619]

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@@jshailesh7619 Music makes everything better!

[@jshailesh7619]

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[@lewismahon1619]

Hey man, thanks for the video, helped put some things into perspective. Ironically I paused right near the end to run to the shop, I sat back down at my desk having opened an Asahi, just as you say ' sit down with a beer and listen to Bob'. Cheers dude!

[@liveinnovationorg]

Lewis Mahon Hey Lewis, that’s great to hear. Indeed, ideas can only flow if we’re in a good state of mind. Glad to know it has helped you. All the best with your thesis! And keep the music playing!

[@samerfalih5495]

Thanks for your valued information.

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Samer, glad it helped you with your thesis. Cheers!

[@Shamayal12]

Thank u so much, its really helpful. Can u plz tell how to write introduction part without plagiarism? Should be just copy the data from google scholar and cite them?

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Akanksha, here you can find all my recommendations for writing the introduction chapter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXTLeYd7optgeJY Hope it helps you!

[@katy6470]

I'm going crazy because of my thesis huhuhuhu

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey Lonely Sunset, it will be alright. Hope the suggestions are useful for you. Best of luck!

[@katy6470]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@keithjohnlay6421]

Thank you for helping me straighten my head out and you should know that I have now added the Bob Dylan track to my playlist while writing!

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Keith John Lay That‘s great to know it has helped you and your project. And great stuff, Dylan will bring inspiration for sure! :)

[@mukolombau4009]

Great insights. Bravo!

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Hey Mukolo, thanks for the comment. I'm glad it has helped you. All the best with your thesis!

[@shbiotechnology]

Incredible Professor

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey, thanks! Glad it helped you. Have a great day!

[@dr.hariharasudharevathi8528]

Very clear and useful sir. Thanks a ton 🙏

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey, glad to know it has been helpful for you. All the best with your project!

[@raginirathore2539]

Thank you so much for your suggestions Sir 👍

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Hi Ragini, glad they have been helpful for you. Cheers!

[@K19-b6z]

Super helpful by this time of the year!! Thanks loads :)

[@liveinnovationorg]

Glad to know it has helped you. All the best!

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[@EmmaMohamed95]

thank you so much for the tips

[@liveinnovationorg]

Glad to help, Amal! All the best!

[@studyhouse1210]

Do we write refrences for only literature reviews in the end of thesis?

[@hakimahmokthar8989]

Thanks for sharing the information. Actually I am still think what should I write for my second objection about park and recreation to my thesis. Any suggestion that you can propose to me about the objective.

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Hakimah, the best solution is always to dive into the literature. Nothing will give more ideas than simply going through the current literature. There is no shortcut to success. You can do it! All the best!

[@adit7277]

Hi Mr Fransisco, Hi Mr. Fransisco, I'm a PhD student in Marketing Management from Indonesia. I want to ask, if you had 3 important variable that you wanna write, how to decide which one to write it first in order on the introduction?

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Adit, it really depends. But normally you would start with the broadest concept or the one with greatest relevance to your research. All the best with your project!

[@adit7277]

@@liveinnovationorg Owhh ok, thanks for your reply sir :)

[@EricHrahsel]

Keep smiling

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Eric Hrahsel Cheers! That‘s the spirit!

[@daliananita7795]

amazing ! thank you !

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Daliana Nita All the best with your project!

[@sadjan4220]

You're just amazing sir, after watching your videos I'm sure my thesis will be best,👍

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Sad, thanks for the comment. Glad to know it has helped you! Yes, think positive, do your best and your thesis will be great :) All the best!

[@sadjan4220]

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[@raquelm1432]

Obrigada pela ajuda!!!!

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Oi Raquel, que legal receber mensagem em Portugues. Maravilha! E tudo de bom pra voce no seu projeto. abraço

[@hanonah34]

Hi Dr. Francisco, I find your videos very helpful and up to the point. I watched this one hoping that you would talk about the Abstract. It did help me with the introduction, but still I do not know what to include in the Abstract! What are your thoughts on that?

[@liveinnovationorg]

Tahani Hey, glad it has been useful for you :) Regarding the Abstract, don’t worry. I can’t paste the link here, on my site LiveInnovation.org there is a Student support section on Thesis writing. There is an article on Abstract that will help you!

[@hanonah34]

Amazing! That will help a lot as I am writing it now! Thank you very much for your great effort. I really appreciate it!

[@rututrivedi7630]

Thanks a lot, this vedio was extremely helpful please keep making such educational vedios. Request to make a vedio on what points to keep in mind while presentation of thesis, to get good marks

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Rutu! Glad to know it has helped you. Yes, there is already a video in the series which talks about this. it is video #9. Have a look in the channel!

[@maheshgaikwad9079]

How to get catchy words as u said to start intro part?

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Mahesh, try using some interesting quote from some related to the topic and an exciting industry case. Sometimes starting with an inspiring question also works. All the best!

[@maripharosed.bautista4058]

Thank you so much Sir.

[@liveinnovationorg]

Glad to know it helped you, Maripha :)

[@ambreenkhuram1088]

Great sharing, thank you

[@liveinnovationorg]

Thanks for the support and all the best with your project!

[@studyhouse1210]

Do we have to write refrence in the end that from where we have taken introduction just like we do for literature review?

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey! I suggest you double check the formatting requirements of your university, as it can vary from one institution to another. Usually the full reference list only comes at the end of the thesis. But perhaps in your Uni it is different. So make sure to double check and follow their requirements, ok? Best of luck!

[@alexanderbroose3027]

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[@garima2473]

This is really helpful

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Garima, glad you found it helpful. All the bst with your thesis!

[@CUTEDEVIL_X]

Thanka to u sir... It useful for me thank Simple terms Again thank u sir...

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Muhammad, glad to know it helped you. All the best with your thesis!

[@animescale6216]

Is the introduction for comparative dissertation of two authors gets different form? Or the same steps?

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey Anime, my suggestions here are more for works in the fields related to management and marketing. Seems like your work is different, I would suggest discussing it with your supervisor. All the best!

[@animescale6216]

@@liveinnovationorg I figured :), thank you so much for replying. Great content

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@@animescale6216 My pleasure to help. All the best with your project!

[@Frhna23]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU SAVED ME

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Mohaned, glad to know! Good luck with your project. Cheers!

[@شٍبِروِشٍبِيِّر-ي1غ]

I was wondering if I can use one of my thesis chapters as an essay to publish it

[@liveinnovationorg]

I would suggest to do it, ONLY after the thesis has been presented. But that's my personal suggestion. Please check the regulations of your university, ok?

[@alexanderbroose3027]

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[@chandrakantkamble4718]

Hi Sir, Can I put in the references for the Ph.D. Thesis in Introduction Chapter.

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey, not sure I understand the question, to be honest. But yes, all information should be always referenced (papers and cases). And at the end, do not forget to include the full list of references. Cheers and all the best!

[@chandrakantkamble4718]

@@liveinnovationorg Thanks!

[@alletanzuma7058]

Super star. Very helpful

[@liveinnovationorg]

Glad to know :) All the best!

[@usmleck7000]

Thank you 🙏

[@liveinnovationorg]

Glad to help!

[@johnsonzhang5683]

Very useful, but can you please use one Thesis Intro Chapter example to show us what each section of this chapter is like? Thank you

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey Johnson, have a look at the original article. It is available on Live Innovation site, under student support/thesis writing. All the best!

[@sardoralimov3136]

Thank you very much!

[@liveinnovationorg]

You're welcome buddy. Hope all went well with your thesis!

[@maryamsadat8455]

Thank you

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Maryam! Thank you for watching :)

[@uzmaiqbal1952]

good work

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Thanks Uzma!

[@tiffanyokoye3663]

Thank you for your help, I will watch all of these videos to help me. I can tell I have chosen to dig a grave for myself :D

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Tiffany, great to hear from you. Hope the series is useful for you. And please check the section on the site. All he best, you will be fine and do not forget to enjoy the process. Have a great day!

[@onyinyechichukwuma689]

I wish you had thought me Research in Uni :)

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Hey! Well, but I am glad to somehow support you. Even if from a distance :) Where in the world is your university?

[@zaksstory2916]

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[@Minghuy-vines]

I am going to die to my thesis.🤧

[@liveinnovationorg]

Noooo Leah. You will do just fine :) It is your work and topic, just focus and enjoy the process. I am sending many good vibes! Have a great day.

[@kainataimaq2124]

I'm going crazy with my thises and here is no one to help me😭 but tnx from u r info

[@liveinnovationorg]

You will be fine. Take it step by step and you will be fine. All the best!

[@kainataimaq2124]

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@@kainataimaq2124 Have a great day!

[@darrentupman8143]

Supervisors think they're so cool, they're supposed to help but just say its independent and they cant tell you what to do

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Darren, sorry to hear you have had tough experiences with your supervisor. Hope the tips on the video have helped you. Cheers!

[@blessingomenazu1038]

Who else went to check out the song right after?? 💙

[@liveinnovationorg]

I could not be more proud :) Hope you enjoyed it!

[@akapbekasi68]

Good

[@liveinnovationorg]

Thanks Akap! Hope your thesis goes well.

[@alzyn8661]

Where is your pdf

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Alzyn, check the link on the description of the video! Best regards :)

[@shabnamse1773]

Hello from New Zealand, University of Otago :)

[@liveinnovationorg]

shabnam se That’s amazing! I lived 4 years at Otago while doing my PhD. Next semester will teach online at Otago a Consumer Behaviour course for the Masters programm! Can’t wait to be in touch with the students :)

[@shabnamse1773]

@@liveinnovationorg I know I saw your picture at the Department and at the Abbey College .. my PhD graduation is on August ... It was quite an accident that I came across to your channel here :) you looked so familiar to me when I watched your video :) ... I hope we meet someday ...

[@liveinnovationorg]

@@shabnamse1773 Oh wow, that's incredible. Indeed, I lived at Abbey College during all my time at Otago. What a small world! :) All the best with he end of your PhD and enjoy the graduation parade and the celebration in the city hall!

[@sarinahjunjongan2335]

yeayyyyy

[@liveinnovationorg]

Have a great day :)

[@nhgease9627]

It is very difficult for me to write some pages......

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hey do not give up! One step at a time, one page at a time and you will get there!

[@nhgease9627]

@@liveinnovationorg your video is really very innovative........But my supervisor is not very helpful......He is too busy....Even he does not have any time.....I m trying by myself and feeling difficulty....

[@liveinnovationorg]

@@nhgease9627 It is all going to be fine. Do your best and it will all be fine. And don't forget to have a look at the "Thesis writing" section at my site. It has content for all sections of the thesis!

[@neildaruwala]

MMM I have not read one psychological paper yet using the first person. I would strongly advise against this. Your direct personal reasons for a certain study are irrelevant and also implied through your aims section.Do not take this advice. You can say The author believes etc but never I believe especially in masters or PhD papers. And remember the paper is not about YOU it's about the variables or phenomenon you are investigating.

[@liveinnovationorg]

Hi Persianfoot, thanks for the comment but I believe there has been a misunderstanding. This series and the suggestions I provide in it are for "Thesis" writing. Not for a writing a paper/article. When writing an article or scientific paper, then I fully agree with you, there is no section for personal motivations. Nor should one write in first person. However, when writing your thesis, which is a much larger document in comparison, having an initial section detailing your personal motivations are relevant for the reviewers to understand the background of where your idea comes from. And only in this section I suggest one to write in first person, as one is talking about him/herself. Not the topic of investigation, ok? Have a great day and all the best with your project!

[@neildaruwala]

@@liveinnovationorg Ah yes then 100% agree with you!!!!! Nice video!Keep up the great work!

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@@neildaruwala Thanks! And all the best with your project :)

[@Afraa-K]

Thank you🙏🏻

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Thanks Afraa!