You are going to be an architect, a creator of really amazing projects. Yet, right now, you are working on one of the most important projects in your life – your architectural thesis. Without it, all your plans might not come true.
 
By the way, architectural thesis writing is rather similar to building a house. You need several essential “building blocks” that will build a solid basis for your future architectural thesis.
 
Let us give you more details about each of these “blocks” so that you can create an effective architectural thesis.
 
Architectural thesis writing: “building block” #1
 
Inspiration – this is what all architects need. Without inspiration, buildings seem to be ugly, and the same will happen to your architectural thesis. Imagine your future projects, incredible buildings that you will make one day. In other words, you need to have appropriate mood to succeed in preparing your architectural thesis.
 
Architectural thesis writing: “building block” # 2
 
Choosing an architectural thesis topic is the next “block” that builds a solid foundation for your work. There is a great variety of issues to consider, but you need to pick something you really feel passionate about.
 
Here are some architectural thesis topic ideas for you:

  • Gothic architecture;
  • Southern architecture;
  • Landscape architecture;
  • Western design practice;
  • Environmental issues in architecture, etc.

Architectural thesis writing: “building block” # 3
 
Now, you need to discuss your ideas for the architecture thesis with an advisor and get his/her approval. If you get it, it means you are moving in the right direction.
 
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4 Stages of Thesis Proofreading    

| Posted on April 27th, 2009

Many students truly believe that thesis proofreading does not play a significant role and is a simple waste of time. In fact, thesis proofreading is no less important than thesis writing itself.
 
Even if thesis proofreading is the last stage of this whole undertaking, it may influence your grade considerably.
 
The main reason why students neglect thesis proofreading is very simple. They feel completely exhausted by the time their thesis is written. This is why students prefer to make a quick overlook of the work instead of thorough thesis proofreading.
 
So, if you want to prepare an A+ thesis, you need both a good thesis writing guide and a high-quality thesis proofreading guide. This is what our article will be about: we are going to present you 4 most essential steps to thesis proofreading.
 
1st stage of thesis proofreading
 
Do not get down to thesis proofreading straight after you finish writing. Let your brain rest for a week or so, depending on how much available time you have. Only after that, you can move on to thesis proofreading.
 
2nd stage of thesis proofreading
 
Read each chapter of your paper, check pagination, margins, use of the required citation style, etc. Besides, at this stage of thesis proofreading, you need to check the logical flow of your paper. Make sure each paragraph and chapter is connected with the help of transition sentences.
 
3rd stage of thesis proofreading
 
This stage of thesis proofreading is the most important one. Divide your work into several parts. Check the following:

  • Spelling and possible typos;
  • Grammar and sentence’s structuring;
  • Punctuation (special attention to your reference list);
  • Word use.

4th stage of thesis proofreading
 
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How to Conduct Thesis Research    

| Posted on March 16th, 2009

It might sound awkward, but in academic life a good thesis is the best proof that you can take off in your professional career. Thesis research will take more time than the writing process itself, but this is the reality you will need to get used to.
 
The most typical tip on how to conduct thesis research is to take time. Nothing concrete, though. As to a more detailed advice on thesis research, how about this one – you have to be really into the investigation of your topic. It is nothing and everything at the same time.
 
On the one hand, everybody needs a topic to write about. On the other hand, your thesis research will last for more than a year and there has to be something to keep you going. Well, a topic you are interested in is just a reason to keep up with the pace of thesis research.
 
Apart from the topic, here are three useful hints for conducting thesis research:

  1. Get friendly with your advisor. You will not be the only person he/she will supervise during thesis research and writing. You will have to get used to the fact that all the consultations have to be scheduled. But it is worth your time, because a thesis advisor is usually the person to know if not everything then the most important about your thesis topic. The consultations will be very useful.
  2. Realize that thesis research will require constant attribution. You will have to plan your time and work to see clearly how much time you might need to visit certain libraries, conduct online research, take notes, etc.
  3. Revise your notes once in a while to see how many sources you have already studied, what is unnecessary, and what else you need to make a certain chapter complete. This will keep your thesis research alive and going.

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Writing a Thesis Paper: for Those Who Lost Hope    

| Posted on March 2nd, 2009

Writing a Thesis Paper: for Those Who Lost HopeYou cannot sleep and eat, since everything you can think about is how to complete a thesis paper. You want to rest but keep thinking that one chapter of your thesis paper is not ready yet. You think of how to improve the project while having fun with your friends, and rush home once some idea comes to your mind. It is a nightmare! It is a complete disaster!
 
Well, how long are you going to torture yourself? Do you know that writing a thesis paper may be rather captivating and interesting? Let us share several secrets of how to enjoy writing a thesis paper.
 
Writing a thesis paper is a perfect opportunity to avoid oral exams
 
Just think about all those “poor” students who should prepare for oral exams, revise all the material learned, etc. When writing a thesis paper, you have a certain issue to consider and enough time to find necessary information to disclose it. Thus, writing a thesis paper is not the worst thing that might happen to you.
 
Writing a thesis paper will help you become an expert in a certain field of study
 
You choose a topic for writing a thesis paper. You gather material, find out interesting facts, analyze, and study everything. Now, you know a lot about the subject under consideration. Share your knowledge with the reader and demonstrate your writing skills.
 
Writing a thesis paper can help you become “popular” among scientists
 
After you finish writing a thesis paper, you need to defend it. If your defense is successful, you have all chances to publish your project. Lots of scientists and academicians might pay attention to your ideas and even use them.
 
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Dissertation Guidelines: 5 Tips to Start    

| Posted on February 18th, 2009

dissertation guidelinesWriting a dissertation requires efforts and time to be invested into its completion.
 
Of course, tutors provide help and set requirements. However, most of the times these requirements are not enough to create a good project:

  • Size: 10,000 – 15,000 words
  • Structure: some chapters are optional, etc.

This is why it is very important to have dissertation guidelines at hand. Such dissertation guidelines will help you organize your work, sort out everything, keep track of the steps to be taken, etc.
So, let us present you dissertation guidelines that will help you start working on your dissertation project.
 
Dissertation guidelines: point # 1
 
It is better for a student to choose a topic in accordance with personal preferences, interests, and background knowledge. Consider the material discussed in class and think of something you are really good at.
 
Dissertation guidelines: point # 2
 
Find a dissertation advisor. This person will help you set a timetable, approve/disprove the chosen methods of research, direct you throughout the research and writing processes, answer your questions, make necessary changes, etc. As you can see, he/she is a very important person.
 
Dissertation guidelines: point # 3
 
Find out all requirements. What format/style, etc. should you use? How many sources should you use?
 
Dissertation guidelines: point # 4
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What Is a Thesis Statement? 6 Signs of a Thesis    

| Posted on February 18th, 2009

what is a thesis statement Do you not understand what a thesis statement is? Do you want someone to give you a clear answer to the question what is a thesis statement? Then, you have come to the right place. This article will help you get the very gist of a thesis statement and formulate your own thesis easily.
 
What is a thesis statement?
 
A thesis statement is a sentence or a few sentences that identify the purpose of writing a paper or introduce its main idea.
 
What is a thesis statement? Sign 1.
 
A thesis is a statement of your personal assertion, not a statement of facts
 
If you write that factories eject poisoning gases into the atmosphere, you will just state a fact. What you need is to express your personal belief or opinion (about the problem) you are going to prove.
 
What is a thesis statement? Sign 2.
 
A thesis statement does not just announce a subject. It takes a stand.
 
If you tell what your paper is about, you will present the main theme of the project. A good thesis statement should introduce a standpoint on the problem under consideration.
 
What is a thesis statement? Sign 3.
 
A thesis statement is not the title of your paper but its main idea.
 
To formulate a thesis statement means to explain what you are going to write about in the paper.
 
What is a thesis statement? Sign 4.
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Choosing a Thesis Adviser    

| Posted on January 24th, 2009

p.pngChoosing a thesis adviser can be rather tricky. You do not know a person until you start working with her or him.
 
Sometimes, students do not pay attention to the choice of a thesis adviser. In fact, they just do not realize that a thesis adviser can considerably influence the outcome of your work on a thesis project.
 
So, in this article, you will find useful tips on how to make the right choice of a thesis adviser.

  • Choose a person who is interesting to you
    It is crucial to find a person who can make your conversations interactive, thus, interesting to you. A good thesis adviser can give you not only useful thesis advice but also cheer you up be saying “Chin up! You will cope with it!”
  • Choose a like-minded person
    Thesis advisers are all different – philosophers, dreamers, practical workers, etc. Of course, each of them is a professional, but you need to find someone who can get along with you. The remarks of such person will be valuable and collaboration will be effective.
  • Do not choose someone who is always busy

Many respected thesis advisers with considerable experience can introduce you to other outstanding professors who can help you with your research, etc. However, they may be unable to devote enough time to you and your project. So, maybe it is better for you to choose a thesis adviser who is close to retirement. He/she will have enough time to share his/her knowledge and give you wise thesis advice.
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How to Make a Digital Manuscript for the UMI Thesis Database    

| Posted on January 23rd, 2009

UMI Thesis DatabaseDo you want to submit your thesis to the UMI or ProQuest dissertation database? Then, guidelines on how to make a digital manuscript for the UMI thesis database will be right in time for you. So, read this article and follow the guidelines presented below.

  1. Supply an additional copy of your thesis abstract in English if the primary language is NOT English. There is no strict word limit for a UMI thesis abstract. It depends on your ability to describe the research done.
  2. Make sure that the text of your UMI thesis is produced in digital, microfilm, microfiche, or print media.
  3. Make sure the margins of your UMI thesis are:
    • Left: 1 ½ “
    • Right: 1”
    • Top and Bottom: 1”

    This requirement for the margins of UMI theses is applicable to all materials (including figures, headers/footers, footnotes/endnotes, and full-page images) except page numbers.

  4. Make sure you use the right font in your UMI thesis. Embedded fonts are required. However, Arial or Times New Roman is also accepted in UMI theses. If your UMI thesis has some non-English words or quotations, you are allowed to use italics.
  5. Format the images of your UMI thesis in GIF (.gif), JPEG (.jpeg), or TIFF (.tif);
  6. Check whether your audio format is acceptable for UMI theses. Usually, they require AIF (.aif), CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA, MIDI (.midi), MPEG-2, SND (.snd), or WAV (.wav);
  7. Check whether your video files are made in correspondence with the main requirements for the UMI thesis. The required formats of UMI thesis video files are as follows:
    • Apple Quick Time (.mov);
    • Microsoft Audio Video Interleaved (.avi);
    • MPEG (.mpg)


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Top 5 Things to Do Before You Buy a Thesis    

| Posted on January 21st, 2009

Buy a ThesisWe suppose you already know that there is a practical solution to your thesis problems. All you have to do is buy a thesis.
15 years ago, you would have had to write a thesis by yourself. Now, if you have Internet and money, you can find any online company and buy a thesis from it.
 
Still, there are certain measures that you should take in order to avoid online fraud. So, let us present you top 5 things that you should do before you buy a thesis:

  1. Study the web site of the chosen company
  2. At a glance, this may sound rather obvious. Still, many people do not pay special attention to what is written on their web site. Carefully read the information presented there. What services do they provide? What guarantees do they have? You should know all this before you buy a thesis.

  3. Make sure you can contact the chosen company any time you need
  4. Before you buy a thesis, call the company and contact its representatives.

  5. Read testimonials
  6. Testimonials will tell you a lot about the company’s reputation. This is why we strongly recommend you read them before you buy a thesis. Are customers satisfied with the papers the company delivers? Does the company provide reliable services?

  7. Make sure you will be given a plagiarism report
  8. If you do not want to worry about the plagiarism issue, make sure that the company will send you a plagiarism report. If you buy a written online thesis, make sure you will be the only owner of this paper.


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Thesis Assistance and Its Importance    

| Posted on January 19th, 2009

Thesis AssistanceThesis assistance is really important. It is inevitable. Unless this is your fifth thesis in a row, you will need an experienced review, advice, hints. You will need someone to look at your writing professionally and not just say: “Wow, that’s pretty cool. There is no way I am going to be able to do the same. Respect”. You need someone to say: “Yes. This idea will work. But only if you use another approach, and in my viewpoint this approach should be…”. Now, this is what we call professional thesis assistance.
 
If your thesis advisor already told you everything on the topic and you still need help, there is a way out. Here is a moment when we step in. Our thesis assistance is known for absolute professionalism. We are available 24/7 all days a week. Here is what thesis assistance we can offer:

  1. Starting from minor thesis assistance – we edit and proofread. We do not simply eliminate grammar and punctuation mistakes. We fix major text awkwardness and clumsiness, make sure the structure of your thesis corresponds to the requirements of academic written, everything fits together well and interacts with the main idea.
  2. Our thesis assistance is also known for deep and thorough research. We are familiar with all the research engines, have a big database, and employ professionals who know exactly what you need for your writing. This is called professional thesis assistance.
  3. Anything – from an introduction up to a literature review - is not a problem for our writing experts. It may be the first thesis for you, but definitely not for them. They are ready to provide thesis assistance of the highest quality and reliability.