According to common opinion, the number of chapters is not that important compared to the quality of the content. However, a well-structured thesis makes a better impression on the reader. The format of a thesis can vary depending on the content, but usually a collection of 5-6 chapters is considered a separate structure.
Chapter 1 begins by describing the research basis and highlights its importance by guiding how it contributes to the specific research area. This chapter is so important because it acts as the foundation of the entire research thesis. Therefore, it is important that it is approached in a way that makes clear to the reader the strong conceptual structure of the thesis. Following Chapter 1, Chapter 2 continues to describe past research in this same area, with more emphasis on the purpose of the research. Chapter 2 basically shows your analytical ability. With a good discussion of the earlier literature and your later conclusions and lack thereof, you will be able to speculate on your topic. Note that the chapters must be in a specific order for one to appear to follow the other. To distinguish one chapter from the next, a detailed title can help. Chapter 3 describes the planning with which the analyzes were carried out and the valid reasoning for which the particular plan was chosen, based on the reference literature. Furthermore, Chapter 4 identifies all the analytical data collected so far in the thesis in tabular form. In addition, personal study results are also discussed here to support the hypothesis. Finally, Chapter 5 summarizes everything, bringing a final conclusion to the thesis. This chapter leaves the greatest impact on the reader.
Abstract or executive summary
The thesis abstract (or executive summary for certain grades) gives the reader (and proofreader or moderator) an overview of your research for the first time. Project. It should allow them to understand the main ideas and conclusions of the investigation, without having to read the rest of the report; in other words, it must stand on its own.
To be independent, your abstract must cover (at least) the following main points:
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References
- Australian National University. (2021a). Introduction of chapters in thesis. https://www.anu.
edu.au/students/academic-skills/research-writing/introductions/chapter-introductions - Australian National University. (2021b). A long introduction. https://www.anu.
edu.au/students/academic-skills/research-writing/introductions/length - Jansen, D. & Rautenbach, E. (2020). How to Write an Introductory Chapter Thesis: The 7 Essential Ingredients of an A-Level Introduction. Gradcoach.
- Lemprière, M. (2019). Easily understand how to write a dissertation introduction. PhD proofreaders.
- McCombes., S. (2021). How to write a thesis introduction. Scribbr. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp/books/10297_10