Next Steps for Thesis Proposal
We received additional guidance on academic writing, conducting literature reviews, and developing our thesis proposals. Our tutor consistently emphasized the importance of proper referencing and demonstrated how to use Cite Them Righteffectively.
Key points covered included:
Voice in Writing:
The tutor highlighted that passive voice is generally considered more formal than active voice in academic writing.
Summarizing Scholarly Work:
Understanding how to accurately summarize other scholars’ ideas is crucial. This involves clearly and appropriately conveying their concepts when explaining or discussing them in our own writing.
Quotations:
Using quotations correctly is essential to support arguments and maintain academic integrity.
Paraphrasing:
Paraphrasing goes beyond simply changing words or phrases. It requires a deep understanding of the original material to restate it meaningfully in your own words.
Thesis proposal progress
Returning to my thesis proposal, I have drafted a survey for my research consisting of six multiple-choice questions with follow-up prompts. Although six questions may seem limited, I believe this brevity increases the likelihood of teacher participation, given their busy schedules and possible reluctance to complete lengthy surveys.
I have already begun distributing the survey to primary schools and am currently awaiting their responses.
Additionally, I identified a campaign that aligns with my research focus and have reached out to them to explore the possibility of collaboration.
This campaign employs Pixar-style characters as educational tools and has reached over 200 primary schools, utilizing this approach to mitigate anxiety among students.