How To Write A Dissertation Or Thesis - 8 Step Tutorial + Examples

Learn how to write a high-quality dissertation or thesis in 8 straightforward steps. We explain the dissertation writing process from start to finish in plain language, with loads of examples, tips and tricks. Learn about the key dissertation writing steps, from finding a dissertation or thesis topic, through to writing a research proposal, literature review, methodology and more. By the end of the video, you'll have a clear picture of how to write your dissertation or thesis with confidence.
Overview: How to write a dissertation or thesis in 8 steps
00:00 Introduction
02:36 Overview of the 8 steps
05:32 Step 1 - Understand the research process
08:57 Step 2 - Find a high-quality research topic
12:37 Step 3 - Craft a convincing dissertation proposal
15:43 Step 4 - Write up an enticing introduction chapter
18:56 Step 5 - Review the existing literature
24:27 Step 6 -Design and execute your methodology
30:03 Step 7 - Present your results and findings
32:37 Step 8 - Draw your conclusions & discuss implications
If you have any questions about how to write a dissertation or thesis, drop a comment below and we'll do our best to answer it.
Dissertation and thesis writing-related tools, resources and services we mention in the video:
- 1-On-1 Dissertation Coaching - gradcoach.com
- The Grad Coach Blog - gradcoach.com/blog/
- The Grad Coach TH-cam channel - / gradcoach
Videos covering how to write a dissertation or thesis:
- How to find a dissertation or thesis topic - • How To Choose A Resear...
- How to write a research proposal - • How To Write A Researc...
- How to structure a dissertation or thesis - • Dissertation Structure...
- Literature review 101 - • Literature Review 101:...
- How to write a literature review - • How To Write A Literat...
- Research methodology 101 - • Research Methodology 1...
- Qualitative data analysis 101 - • Qualitative Data Analy...
For more information about how to write a dissertation or thesis, check our out detailed blog post at gradcoach.com/how-to-write-a-...
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[@annabelnjulefac4352]

Job well done

[@yeewaimon1749]

Heartfelt thanks to all of you, Grad Coach! I've learned a lot watching this since it gives me crystal-clear steps of how the dissertation writing process should be done! All steps are priceless for me since I'm diving into the research field without starting my writing journey. One thing is that I'd like to know how to collect information and take notes for crafting a literature review. I felt depressed as it took time to read and build the theoretical foundation of the literature. But, because of this video, I do feel relieved as it's normal. Thanks again.

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the feedback and kind words. Regarding the literature review, we've got two videos that cover that:
What is a literature review - th-cam.com/video/W09ce_AWMrc/w-d-xo.html
How to write a literature review - th-cam.com/video/lw8HPXJP1VA/w-d-xo.html

[@ikesammy2633]

I thank you immensely for this videos. They are explicit and apt!
This is the best video on Thesis and Dissertation. You deserve accolades...

[@chetangoyal2445]

I had to write a Thesis Introduction, I was scared and worried about it until I saw your video. After watching this video I was able to complete my Introduction with ease. Thank you so much for the guidance, really grateful to you for this content❤️

[@dougharper4832]

this video is absoluetly brilliant in helping to understand the dissertation process, the greatest sales video i have ever personally seen- not forceful and makes we want to be part of it. booked my consultation!

[@evelyndeguzman8722]

Thank you so much, Grad Coach! I think I have the courage now to start my thesis writing journey. I am excited to check on your other videos...

[@naveenverycool1]

I am sorry to admit! I got addicted too much to these videos as I adore you Emma!
Learning and Love!

[@shahrinaamin8723]

amazing! I was struggling to structure my paper into steps... your video guided me like an angel!

[@denizsibelvural7275]

Thank you very much for sharing this comprehensive video with us, as you have mentioned earlier that writing a dissertation or a thesis is a long journey that has steps in each it has its own elements. A well-captured video for a smooth understanding of the process. We feel grateful to have these kinds of videos. ❤️

[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@salaheldin00]

Brilliant explanation indeed. Thanks a lot for your great efforts in delivering the information as smooth and simple as possible. Respectfully.

[@melitathomas5868]

Fantastic resources - clear, well-delivered, informative. Excellent explanation of technical language in clear English.

[@MillieKechy]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for the clarity...

[@Anmol-vn5yl]

THIS is the best video on dissertation on youtube! Thank you so so much for this.

[@GradCoach]

You're so welcome!

[@DrDinooshDeLivera]

Thank you for these lectures!

[@jabs2744]

A job well-done to Grad Coach for this so useful guide. The delivery in describing each concept/step is very simple yet so fruitful and impactful for the audience. I love the entire content.

[@GradCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@bukolaisijola9711]

Thanks always, I need a helping hand for my thesis.

[@AsmaSherb]

seriously, THANK YOU!

[@limitlesssarah355]

Grad Coach, thank you so so so much for the incredible and super helpful dissertation step by step videos, articles and templates that you have freely made available. They were very instrumental in helping me conquer this scholarly journey which just seemed impossible. Honestly, I can never thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️.
To Emma, you made the videos soooo easy to follow and interesting to watch. Thank you so much ❤️.

[@GradCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@alinaghedinia9054]

Amazing video.
Thanks for the tons of value you gave us.
It's amazing to see the video has zero dislikes with more than 700 likes

[@GradCoach]

You're most welcome

[@MonjiGhanem]

I am preparing for my dissertation. This is very helpful for me. Thanks alot Grad Coach!

[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gonzalosanchezgata4732]

thank you! Really helpful

[@tvhanz3056]

thank you for this detailed explaining

[@stanleyrichardtsandib2268]

Thank you so much Gradcoach. Your videos are simplified, very enlightening and helpful.

[@GradCoach]

Glad to hear that :)

[@melesenana4685]

I got big understanding of entire work on thesis

[@mohamedyosry6668]

thanks a lot, what a great work and explaination

[@ehakim11]

Great! very interesting and helpful for the thesis students

[@hajarasalihu2380]

Thumbs up to GradCoach team. It's an amazing and highly educative vedio. So many thanks to all the coaches!

[@GradCoach]

Our pleasure!

[@amielebbie1697]

I have listened to your lectures over and again,I want to confess that with your knowledge in research on thesis, I will make an A. Thank you

[@GradCoach]

Awesome :)

[@puspath1643]

All the videos are really helpful. Please make a video of how to write a synopsis. I am really into your videos. Really love the way how you deliver and make it understands so easily ♥️

[@GradCoach]

Noted! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@azarahhusayn7901]

Thank you so much, I wish our paths had crossed earlier! Bless you all ❤️

[@GradCoach]

You are so welcome

[@alshymaataha9762]

Great Job,Emma🤩🤩🤩

[@zeweldihaile2718]

Thank you for the effort you put into making this subject clear, and we hope it will support me in my research carrier.

[@GradCoach]

Best of luck!

[@Deige603]

super enlightening, as always!

[@GradCoach]

So glad!

[@seleshimillion1059]

Brilliantly done!!

[@GradCoach]

Thanks, Seleshi

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Thanks for the topic. It is amazing. Keep it up.

[@GradCoach]

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[@th3_crappi3_kill3r]

Incredible knowledge, thank you so much.

[@GradCoach]

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[@rgarlinyc]

Very helpful (as usual) and comprehensive. Your clear explanations are much appreciated!

[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amielebbie1697]

This is fantastic, after listening over and again, this can aid ne write a very good thesis. Thank you

[@GradCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@nnamdiYT]

Your work will not be in vain.

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[@GradCoach]

Haha great! Thanks

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This is realy helping. Many Thanks to Grad Coach team. 😊👏👏👏

[@GradCoach]

Most welcome!

[@muhirwabadarito9102]

THANK YOU COACH GRAD

[@melec1]

Thank you so much. This is very useful.

[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nabilmehddeb3491]

Huge content. Thanks!

[@GradCoach]

Appreciate it! Good luck writing your dissertation.

[@Diogosetgo]

Many Thanks

[@liilianalopez1155]

I just took the first step towards my undergrad thesis. It feels silly, but I'm both scared and excited because I really love my topic. You'll probably be getting a lot of views from me in months to come 😅

[@GradCoach]

Good luck!

[@sergiomungoi6174]

Thanks a lot, that was realy usefull. Could you please advise any dissertation that's convers everithing that was said, wich allows to follow step by step the examples.

[@diinferi7485]

Awesome video that's still relevant today.

[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suklangmalngiang5818]

Thanks alot
This is very much helpful ❤️❤️

[@GradCoach]

You're welcome 😊

[@legeandary7]

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[@nichellejasper41]

This was great! However, the link for the literature catalog does not work. Where can I find a working one?

[@phydelgeorge7497]

I really need accounting topics for my PhD thesis

[@success1513]

What to write in MA English research desertation's introduction? Which points must be covered in introduction of research dessertation ?

[@mohammedmizel3496]

Thanks a lot for for your awesome presentation 😉

[@GradCoach]

My pleasure 😊

[@abdikarimmohamed3125]

u really are very smart . thanks for this lecture sister

[@GradCoach]

Thank you

[@DEEPAKKUMAR-mo3mx]

Great video...Thank you

[@GradCoach]

Glad you liked it!

[@sayedyousafShah]

Great, plz can we mention research objectives in synopsis?

[@tausifmulla]

Emma is such a great presenter.

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the feedback, Tausif. Good luck with your research :)

[@biswanathsardar5626]

Helpfull video
Thankyou from Kolkata,india ❤

[@GradCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ik1460b]

is your website down, i couldn't get into it..

[@sharmaji6820]

BPP 🙌 🙌

[@haydarsalah2968]

what a great job you did. this is the best tutorial ever on how to write a thesis in the internet ,your video is helping me and my friends a lot in writing and organizing the thesis of master , a great thank and love to you .im wondering if you can make a video about where and how to get and download resource for the thesis,and how to write the abstract,future work . what is the difference between the problem statement paragraph in the introduction and the highlighting the knowledge gap in the literature review?do we mention the problem twice or how?.in step six does it include 2 chapters one for design and one for execution or its the same chapter?.thank you very much

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion.

[@ahlem9185]

That's brilliant. Thank you . I just want to ask if there is any chance to explain the steps of undertaking a PhD research in English literature. Thank you again

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the suggest, Ahlem. We'll consider it.

[@thehospitalitytravelreview7737]

Hi there! Could you please record a video with portfolio documentation of research for Independent Project? That would be really useful for my research. I love all your videos they are really useful. Best wishes!

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the kind words and suggestion. We will look into it.

[@deviselina2332]

Thank you❤

[@GradCoach]

You're welcome

[@kofiakuffoogoe5981]

Need a tutorial on thesis on conservation biology

[@bryanramisin8819]

Can I hit the Like button 10000 times? TH-cam please!

[@amalialee]

Hi, I'm a freshman and we started researching and writing thesis last month. I saw your video here on youtube and visited your website. I purchased 3 different courses on udemy but I don't know where to start first. Please help. Thank you

[@ydherdn]

Thank You

[@GradCoach]

You're welcome

[@abdikarimmohamed3125]

i really loved it also it is very nice if you record anther video about impact of microfinance on women empowerment that is my research i am undertaking just now

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion

[@evansjohnarek2271]

This young woman, Emma is superbly great, her enthusiasm in demonstrations and clear teaching is exceedingly amazing. I need her contact now.

[@GradCoach]

Thanks

[@timothygrant8435]

powerful

[@hannypurnamasari5420]

THANK YOU 🙏 SO MUCH, OMG seriously! 💕

[@GradCoach]

You're so welcome!

[@JAYYDEE11]

Thank you so much for this video Emma. With regards to my literature review, I am choosing to do thematic analysis as my dissertation doesn't require me to do my own research, just look at existing research which is confusing me. Can you help with this please? Xx

[@GradCoach]

You're welcome. To answer your questions - please feel free to have a look at our support services on the site - gradcoach.com.

[@venceslasgoudjetandji6903]

Can we have it writting version ?

[@user-dn7kh5hl4b]

Thank you gradcoach ♥️♥️♥️

[@GradCoach]

You're welcome

[@jiksvids9804]

I couldn't find the excel template for cataloging on the GradCoach website. Please can you share with me the download link? Thanks

[@GradCoach]

gradcoach.com/literature-review-excel-template/

[@payaldesai7748]

The lecture is very helpful. Do you have any idea. How can I get sustainability data and from which site?

[@GradCoach]

Thanks! Re data - it would be best to check with your university librarian to see what access they have.

[@iliyawho5516]

my supervisor recommended your video.. can see why :D

[@GradCoach]

Thanks!

[@sukantasutradhar9217]

Good

[@katierosary8780]

How to make a thesis on literary criticism?

[@alimuthanna9791]

thanks alot

[@GradCoach]

Most welcome

[@baponchandra8312]

Madam, we request you to make a vedio on Coding in Qualitative Research. Thanks

[@GradCoach]

We've got a blog post about it - gradcoach.com/qualitative-data-coding-101/

[@shreyaroy2997]

I am confused with one thing. There should be a separate chapter for literature review, also in the introduction we have to write a background and research question. What is the difference ?

[@GradCoach]

Some universities will require a slightly different layout. This is only a generic guide. Always follow the brief provided by your institution, especially in terms of structure and formatting.

[@ayobamsbams426]

awesome !

[@GradCoach]

Thanks!

[@alemmesfin6986]

keep it up ,

[@GradCoach]

Thanks!

[@collinssonfacknguezem9434]

can you please give some directives(research question,aim and objectives) concerning this research topic (Digital innovation and digital entre-/intrapreneurship: Conceptual
considerations)

[@GradCoach]

We've got another video that might be useful to you. In it, we cover how to develop your research topic - th-cam.com/video/hXvoKE6_wQo/w-d-xo.html

[@MrTau123]

Eknumber.

[@asadmalik4338]

I am beginner, I have no idea about how to write a thesis or even proposal. Would any one help me where I can find smaple thesis or dissertation, or from where I should start?

[@GradCoach]

This might be useful - gradcoach.com/dissertation-course/

[@asadmalik4338]

Would you please suggest where we can find a strong topic to write a proposal?

[@GradCoach]

This might help stimulate some ideas - gradcoach.com/research-topics/

[@pelgrinaihemba3422]

I need Accounting topic for my Masters

[@conileouskasango4859]

Please, can u send me a video on how to write a First Class Desertation....I do Geography n Environmental Sustainability program in Zimbabwe so can u also provide me with a nice Topic

[@kumarsunnysingh377]

Madam how will i choose topic please explain broadly

[@GradCoach]

Here you go - gradcoach.com/how-to-find-choose-dissertation-topic/

[@lakhdarirofaida1522]

Emma I really need your help how coule I Dm you pls ? 😟

[@GradCoach]

You're welcome to contact us via our website. Link in the description.

[@hifza2107]

Reseaech topic should be clear, unique(never asked before)

[@ishanok]

after the video I dont understand the difference between research proposal and thesis

[@user-kq4yj7vy2j]

🥰🥰

[@user-nx8mh6yc8j]

Hi
Is anyone here who's subject is psychology and doing m. Phill
I need help