How to write your PhD thesis (without going insane)

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  • @James_Hayton
    @James_Hayton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Check out my PhD Thesis Writing Masterclass: phd.academy/the-writing-course

  • @toldsammy4203
    @toldsammy4203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    who else has reached impasse and is so turning to the internet for advice?

    • @laylaqaisi3521
      @laylaqaisi3521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      meeee

    • @ikolouch
      @ikolouch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hhhh me

    • @nikkoosiones520
      @nikkoosiones520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me!

    • @john2martinez
      @john2martinez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me

    • @tutorchristineperis5171
      @tutorchristineperis5171 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      College is alot fun but the problem is the classes and assignments making it stressful. I have students that order papers from writerspad.solutions and enjoy college to the best.

  • @RajGohel
    @RajGohel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for explaining the process in detailed manner, this video will be very helpful to us in our PhD Journey.

  • @fernandocortes1187
    @fernandocortes1187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    14:30 Hacer 24:00 put it together 35:25 Sum up 37:34 Q&A

  • @namratadhadnekar6051
    @namratadhadnekar6051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained lecture on the factors for writing a PhD thesis !

  • @padiahiral
    @padiahiral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indeed nicely explained. Thank you.

  • @parambuch4679
    @parambuch4679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for an informative session about writing PhD thesis.

  • @babitakriplani9851
    @babitakriplani9851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Essential factors explained about writing ph.d thesis. Thank you.

  • @stutivora3892
    @stutivora3892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this fruitful session.

  • @rituparnaprakritichatterje9596
    @rituparnaprakritichatterje9596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much.

  • @staceychristian9181
    @staceychristian9181 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much sir it is really helpful. thanks a lot

  • @balvir1344
    @balvir1344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @DSScully
    @DSScully ปีที่แล้ว

    "Just ask someone "
    When you ask they don't want to share any information.

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you're in the wrong department. Why study somewhere they don't want to help you?

    • @DSScully
      @DSScully ปีที่แล้ว

      @James Hayton because I was accepted by the university and it is the JOB of that department to do so.
      Especially for equitable access and equal rights for individuals with disabilities, which I am.
      The law was passed in 2008 to give individuals like myself who have intellectual or developmental disabilities equal access to higher education.
      That an institution would refuse is a violation of that law.
      There is NO justification for any department, regardless of WHOM is the student to refuse to facilitate the educational aspirations of that student.
      Your comment is ignorant and demonstrates how pervasive such shit and abusive attitude exists. And maybe you didn't understand that before commenting and did so without knowledge.
      But academic institutions are there to provide equal opportunity to all students. And refusing to do so violates the law.

  • @dr.mangeshacharya2247
    @dr.mangeshacharya2247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice presentation

  • @ruchipatel8873
    @ruchipatel8873 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    good session. Thanks

  • @khadim1875
    @khadim1875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you're a genius !

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally my genius is recognised!!

  • @dr.shivajipoul2420
    @dr.shivajipoul2420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative presentation

  • @rajanalexander4949
    @rajanalexander4949 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting, helpful and slick, but . . . in my experience "writing up" even smaller reports is a highly non-linear process. It is useful to read through it from the point of view of one's audience from the beginning to the end, but it is completely idealistic to expect the writing process to follow this orderly path. You hit all kinds of snares, like having the fill gaps, having the adjust or abandon narratives, and reordering where the notes you've taken en route to the writing up point will go. This is normal. Don't be surprised if your mileage varies greatly from the approach recommended in the video.

  • @Dr.KishoreK
    @Dr.KishoreK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please add how to insert equation with nos. and reference like Table/ Figure

  • @emmanuelameyaw9735
    @emmanuelameyaw9735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!!

  • @manojsharma-mu5cz
    @manojsharma-mu5cz ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I am writing my Master's thesis and I find this lecture very useful

  • @bushra2179
    @bushra2179 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Totally spot on. It's about writing your thesis into a narrative with a beginning, middle and end. Writing is a skill and like anything else needs to be worked on. Make noted about papers you enjoyed reading or found easy to read and what they did you liked. Have confidence in yourself with what you write. It doesn't have to be perfect the first time round

  • @andreeabirta1849
    @andreeabirta1849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This video definitely has a positive impact on me right now. I needed this kind of approach. Thank you very much! Sir, you are absolutely brilliant.

  • @frugallydecadent5255
    @frugallydecadent5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    James, could you please add chapters to this video? It’s such a good resource. I’d like to be able to go back and easily reference sections. Thank you for this excellent lecture!

  • @user-in3pe6hd2e
    @user-in3pe6hd2e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    me in 8th grade watching this for no reason but still interested

    • @carljohnsonc.j.
      @carljohnsonc.j. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, I am in 7th grade and I am watching this to try and make a PhD as I am not overwhelmed with life yet. Lol anyway

    • @tutorchristineperis5171
      @tutorchristineperis5171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      College is alot fun but the problem is the classes and assignments making it stressful. I have friends that order papers from writerspad.solutions and enjoy college to the best.

    • @Dr.Spooky
      @Dr.Spooky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Join the military, stack bad guys, make a difference ❤️

  • @miriammk8590
    @miriammk8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm writing my master's thesis and I find this lecture very useful. Thank you so much!

    • @imbukaimbwaga6492
      @imbukaimbwaga6492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you need editing, reach out to me

    • @griffithwatson7263
      @griffithwatson7263 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Mariem,
      My name is Watson and I offer a full range of editing services primarily for PhD, Masters, and Honours students and academics, but also for undergraduate students.
      Whatever your needs are in relation to structuring your ideas, constructing your thesis proposal, and working on your literature review and methodology, through to writing up your analysis and discussion, just contact me for a discussion of exactly how I can help you.
      I can be contacted by phone on (+254) 712 854 062; by email: prof.watsonagency@gmail.com

  • @john2martinez
    @john2martinez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This presentation has provided the information I have been seeking for weeks.

  • @sandhyaverma9383
    @sandhyaverma9383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really like the concept of sweet spot in between the total carelessness and total perfection. I hope I won't go insane while writing my thesis.

  • @SolvingOptimizationProblems
    @SolvingOptimizationProblems 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have been using James writing tips since 2012. The tips worked very well for me. Thanks James!

  • @賽德克·巴萊
    @賽德克·巴萊 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    48:00 About the notes in the previous papers you read.
    51:10 Literature Review
    56:35 Reading too much
    59:03 Writing in 2nd language

  • @suniltekale8732
    @suniltekale8732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A fruitful session on how to write a Ph.D. thesis.

  • @krupalitrivedi3431
    @krupalitrivedi3431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is obviously needed video, incredibly helpful. Thank you

  • @sumanchaudhari369
    @sumanchaudhari369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's a very precious lecture of PhD scholar. Thank you so much, sir.

  • @trentviewcatgrooming4522
    @trentviewcatgrooming4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thoroughly enjoyed this, and will be back for more. Thank you.

  • @archanakamble5212
    @archanakamble5212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Sir for sharing the essential factors of writing a PhD thesis.

  • @varshaasrani6581
    @varshaasrani6581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So true, writer's block strikes when one is exhausted which is the unknown ! Thanks James

  • @BobsBlackwell
    @BobsBlackwell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @JamesHayton This is a good presentation. I think your work/ lectures on this may really benefit with some PPS&Q concepts for the Introductory section? Otherwise, to new researchers, your language is rather abstract and conceptual. There’s a really easy way of focusing research questions and Introductory sections by formulating a one-page PPS&Q… have a look at the lectures on here. Incredibly simple and allows researchers to get on with focus rather than conceptual abstractions.

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure what you mean. What language do you find too abstract?

  • @danasajadi3319
    @danasajadi3319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Im a Phd student in international relations and now im in a stage that i dont know from where or how to start

  • @dooshimagbahabo2533
    @dooshimagbahabo2533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wao, wrote your thesis in three months with zero corrections? I sure need your guidance.

  • @1995gaurang
    @1995gaurang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for a great session on PhD thesis.

  • @manishamohare166
    @manishamohare166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very impressive and effectively lecturer Thank you very much sir

  • @swapniltripathi7015
    @swapniltripathi7015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The required factors for writing PhD thesis have been explained well in the lecture.. thankyou sir

  • @erdelyiinnovaciosmuhely2008
    @erdelyiinnovaciosmuhely2008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi James, your Hungarian pronunciation is pretty good: Csíkszentmihályi :D not an easy name

  • @zhijingliao8373
    @zhijingliao8373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So informative and helpful, I feel more confident to start writing up. Thanks for sharing.

  • @abdullateefibrahim4914
    @abdullateefibrahim4914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot James for this wonderful lecture . . . I is really helpful for me

  • @denniszd4801
    @denniszd4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will be starting my PhD in about 3 weeks. Thank you!

    • @tonyezekiel2819
      @tonyezekiel2819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here 😂. All the very best mate

    • @denniszd4801
      @denniszd4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonyezekiel2819 thank you! Likewise! What program will you be starting?

    • @tonyezekiel2819
      @tonyezekiel2819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@denniszd4801 Mechanical Engineering brother

  • @parulsharma8399
    @parulsharma8399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    extremely useful especially in forming the contents structured and kick start with the research .

    • @tutorchristineperis5171
      @tutorchristineperis5171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      College is alot fun but the problem is the classes and assignments making it stressful. I have students that order papers from writerspad.solutions and enjoy college to the best.

  • @jadeturner4348
    @jadeturner4348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a brilliant video and Jame Hayton is an excellent coach

  • @SulagnaDasgupta
    @SulagnaDasgupta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is probably one physicist (the speaker's own discipline) per hundred thousand published authors in the world. It's not the writing that's the most difficult. It's the creation of new knowledge.

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sulagna Dasgupta I completely agree. In my writing courses I always tell people to prioritize the research and that that should be the hardest part. For me, writing was by far the easiest part, but a lot of students really struggle (even if they have amazing results). If writing is easy for you, that’s great!

    • @SulagnaDasgupta
      @SulagnaDasgupta 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@James_Hayton ​ Oh no nothing is easy for me as a grad student (I'm a grad student in Econ theory, which is really just applied math). But the math - finding the truth and then proving it to be true - is the part I find the hardest. Thank you so much for your response. I have a lot of respect for physicists (my mom is one). I already find the math involved in Econ theory to be quite hard. I can't imagine how hard it must be for PhD's in the hard sciences.

  • @srushtigandhi7132
    @srushtigandhi7132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video definitely has a positive impact . Thank you sir for this brilliant session.

  • @akashthakkar7963
    @akashthakkar7963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The required factors for writing PhD thesis have been explained well in the lecture. Thank you sir.

  • @shyampatel5409
    @shyampatel5409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful session.

  • @hkacharyaandcompany3959
    @hkacharyaandcompany3959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Omkar Acharya

  • @aakanshashukla1414
    @aakanshashukla1414 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello there!! I watched the video "How to write PhD thesis without going insane" by Dr James Hayton. Its really and interesting video. I really like the concept of sweet spot in between the total carelessness and total perfection. Thank you!!!

  • @ahgappueditors2559
    @ahgappueditors2559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video definitely has a positive impact.
    Very Brilliant session.
    So nice HRDC GU

  • @KDT_research
    @KDT_research 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very useful for our PhD students indeed!

  • @ShaikhSports
    @ShaikhSports ปีที่แล้ว

    shaikh Moh.imran A.saeed - roll no - 183 - Thank you for this wonderful session

  • @alonsolira14
    @alonsolira14 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find your explanation very abstract without telling how to exactly write a thesis or to structure a scientific paper and its writing system. Scientific writing and the thesis itself follows a particular pattern and flow of information that you really don`t grasp on your presentation.

  • @jigarjoshi6708
    @jigarjoshi6708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well Explained..
    Thank you so much for the video..

  • @shreyanshsutaria6576
    @shreyanshsutaria6576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informative and useful session, very positive impact it gives 🙏

  • @sheikhnazir7563
    @sheikhnazir7563 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a wonderful explanation of writing. Name: Nazirahmed

  • @annarold1709
    @annarold1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! 🤗📚life should be the best for people like you

  • @rpkumawat4585
    @rpkumawat4585 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really impressive way of writing thesi.Thank you for help

  • @sanjaylagdive2778
    @sanjaylagdive2778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely explained ,thanks ,this has boosted my moral,thanks

  • @mesudmohammed4557
    @mesudmohammed4557 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir for detail explanation. It is so insightful.

  • @chrismcpheepmp
    @chrismcpheepmp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dr. Hayton, this is awesome! Thank you so much for helping us. I just ordered your book.

  • @saurabhpatel5865
    @saurabhpatel5865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot Professor Jones for this wonderful explanation and Informative session.

  • @bhagyashreedave9772
    @bhagyashreedave9772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really impressive way of writing thesis. Thank you for help

  • @drsunitatengse7534
    @drsunitatengse7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video

  • @KarineHalpern
    @KarineHalpern ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Writing is linear but knowledge we have in our head is not, yep, Sir, that is the problem, im testing a personalized method, i still don't know how long it will take to finish the phd dissertation but i already have content for the book 👍 thanks for sharing

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  ปีที่แล้ว

      What's the personalised method?

  • @shivnarayankumawat4809
    @shivnarayankumawat4809 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well explained on the factors for writing a phd thesis ,thanku sir

  • @desaipriyanshi1997
    @desaipriyanshi1997 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is obviously needed video, incredibly helpful. Thank you.

  • @dharmeshkumarpatelbalubhai2688
    @dharmeshkumarpatelbalubhai2688 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its absolute good presentation, nice session. Thank you sir.

  • @drlakshmipaloti2214
    @drlakshmipaloti2214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Session has provided information for which I was looking for

  • @ansariyasmin7474
    @ansariyasmin7474 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the videos, thesis or dissertation writing well explained

  • @hajarasalihu2380
    @hajarasalihu2380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really an excellent educative presentation. It has summarized everything in its simplest term.

  • @vadhianarendra7552
    @vadhianarendra7552 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful information to PhD thesis writing.

  • @ahmedalani8035
    @ahmedalani8035 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video
    Ahmed Abdulrahman Mahmood

  • @jamalnuman
    @jamalnuman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In my university, the limit of words is 80k. I could able to cover everything about my Phd with 30k! Is that accepted as phd thesis?

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should speak to your PhD supervisor about the requirements at your university. A lot depends on the quality and significance of research, not just the number of words

  • @omshivaligade4182
    @omshivaligade4182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good information about Thesis, thanks.

  • @deepsirathore4339
    @deepsirathore4339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative and useful session, very positive impact it gives

  • @antinocr
    @antinocr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are very clear! Thank you for sharing 🙌

  • @mdasikkhan1610
    @mdasikkhan1610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wish I would have seen this before writing my undergrad thesis

  • @pauravthakker
    @pauravthakker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you James for an amazing session on writing Thesis. Your advices are extremely valuable.

  • @masalacurls
    @masalacurls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very helpful. Thank you :)

  • @KuNurasyiqinKuAmir
    @KuNurasyiqinKuAmir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much. Enjoyed the lecture!

  • @zeelupatel2933
    @zeelupatel2933 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I finally understand this topic thanks to you.

  • @drashtipatel1756
    @drashtipatel1756 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent lecture about PhD thesis writing. Thank you so much - Drashti

  • @Nbl.369
    @Nbl.369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please nake me clear what does it means what have four or six studies in a thesis. Plz i need a detailed comment

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't explain it- ask the person who said it to you!

  • @bhartiprajapat8885
    @bhartiprajapat8885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice explaination on PhD thesis
    Thank you

  • @vgb_here
    @vgb_here 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am gonna watch.hope this will help.
    (1 hr later) Your lecture is truly inspirational. Thank you very much.

  • @paulvaleanu7231
    @paulvaleanu7231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats for this very insightful presentation and very good practical advices on how to build and proceed with work on a PhD. Helped a lot here. Thank you!

  • @manoharchaudhari5319
    @manoharchaudhari5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative session on PHD Writing thesis.

  • @drbhavin8387
    @drbhavin8387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr James Hayton, Thanks a lot for helping us stay 'sane' while doing research. Thanks a lot.

  • @TheCinderellaPrincess
    @TheCinderellaPrincess 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to squeeze a thesis outline out of my mentors. Afterwards, I wrote my undergraduate thesis (36 pages in the summer). In the fall, my mentor and I edited it down to 25 pgs to apply for a PhD (I got in btw). Also through the entire process my other mentor told me to make a list of all the constructive criticism I received on each draft. It helped me so much to understand the common mistakes I made! Currently, I edit it myself when I see them.
    Now, I’ve been hired to TA for an English class and hired as a writing instructor (despite being a History major). Now I repeat my process with three classes of students and I hope - HOPE - it’s helpful during graduate school. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏾

  • @dr.yogeshsarode8548
    @dr.yogeshsarode8548 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was innovative and resourceful session on how to write Ph. D thesis. Thank you.

  • @cpatel.connect
    @cpatel.connect 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I have gone through the video called How to write your PhD thesis (without going insane), as narrated by Dr James Hayton. It explains components of thesis writing in a very insightful manner, while sharing practical advices on how to build and progress on research project and PhD. Looking forward to learn and grow together. Thank you so much. Best regards, Chandrakant Patel, 25 Nov 2023. 😊💐🙏🏼

  • @mmamarakabeilydiamolomo5696
    @mmamarakabeilydiamolomo5696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep feeding us Doctor , we acknowledge your work Sir,,down in Lesotho

    • @James_Hayton
      @James_Hayton  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was close to the border with Lesotho earlier this year- sadly I didn't get to visit!

  • @dhavalchavda7897
    @dhavalchavda7897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much, very nice information

  • @sagarjoshi376
    @sagarjoshi376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much sir for such helpful video