Thesis 20 STEPS

20-Step PROCESS: Details

AsterWrite takes you through your research program, step-by-step, all the way. Every step can be completed using software tools and techniques in a cascading method. Here are the 20 steps: to see what AsterWrite can do for you, click on the menu (top of page) and select from the drop-down lists.

Write a Dissertation or Thesis

AsterWrite provides most applications needed to conduct research, including:

1. Conduct a full Literature Review

2. Perform a full Gap Analysis

3. Create full Conceptual, and Theoretical Framework

4. Develop Research Questions

5. Identify Qualitative or Quantitative test methods

6. Develop Measurement Instruments (Questionnaire, etc.)

7. Collect Data

8. Analyse Data (Qualitative or Quantitative)

9. Collate the Findings and Conclusions

10. Synthesize the Thesis

THESIS Software

All the sections in magenta below can be handled by AsterWrite.

1. Select a Research area

2. Manage References

3. Conduct a Literature Review

4. Perform a Gap Analysis

5. Create a Conceptual or Theoretical Framework

6. Develop Research Questions

7. Conduct Grounded Theory

8. Develop Questionnaire

9. Analyze Qualitative data (e.g. Grounded Theory, Structural Equation Modelling)

10. Analyze Quantitative data (e.g. Design of Experiments, Robust Design, Multi-Variable Analysis)

11. Perform Statistical Hypothesis Tests (e.g. Parametric, Non-Parametric)

12. Synthesize the Thesis.

THESIS Mind Map

An anecdote for PhD.

If a then b, if c then d doesn't answer any question, because a and c can be anything - the length of a string. Try as if you were answering to a robot to complete the task. Then, the question raises and aim and the aim raises objectives. The aim must be "crafted" to answer the question. Then, how you achieve the aim is "to-do list"ed by the objectives.

E.g. Columbus's thoughts in 1492 could have been like this...

Every time I sit on this shore, I see the mast of a ship first (observation). This could only mean (induction) that the {earth is round} (theory). So there is an unknown in the knowledge (knowledge gap). If the {earth is round} then I must be able to {circumnavigate the earth} (conceptual framework). This would be phrased as a (research question): Is the earth flat? To answer this question unambiguously,  I need to show that (hypothesis): Ho {Earth is not a sphere} and Ha {earth is a sphere}. So that is my (theoretical framework). To prove my theory (hypothesis test) I need to show (aim) that one, anyone, (reproducible) can {circumnavigate the earth}. To travel round the earth (experiment), I will set sail. I will need three ships; Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, (objective 1). I need 18 men for Nina (objective 2), 18 for Pinta (objective 3) and 52 for Santa Maria (objective 4), and a long list of other objectives, etc. And of course the blessing (sponsor) of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

As each objective is fulfilled I should be able to fulfil my aims. Since, every aim is linked to a (research question), I should be able to show that for each question, Ho is false - because it is all in the (research design) to do exactly that. When Ho is rejected then Ha is plausible. And, I would have made a (contribution to knowledge) by (closing a gap). If Ho is not rejected then my theory is not defended (thesis defense). By closing a gap, everyone now knows the earth is a sphere (conclusion). I can now make (recommendations) to various stakeholders. Anything I am not happy on this voyage, I will incorporate in my next adventure (future research). To chronicle my research, I will write my (thesis) dossier and submit it to the queen (examiner). If my effort is rewarded I will be the awarded admiral of the seas (PhD).

There you have it. For more information please see https://sites.google.com/view/thesisonline