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Your PhD thesis corrections don’t have to take over your life. With the right approach, you can get them done efficiently while maintaining a work-life balance. Check out our latest blog for tips on time management during this crucial stage. https://zurl.co/bLCm5 https://zurl.co/bkPlO

Post-Viva Corrections: How to Handle Them Without Panicking You passed the viva. Now for the corrections. Here is how to read the report, plan the work, and get your PhD over the line without losing your mind.

Your conclusion should answer the ‘so what?’ question of your research. What have you contributed? Why does it matter? What’s next? Discover the key elements of a strong thesis conclusion in our latest blog post. https://zurl.co/ZXyCq https://zurl.co/KwNdh

How to Write a PhD Conclusion That Examiners Remember | The PhD People Your conclusion is the last thing your examiner reads. Here is how to summarise your findings, state your contribution, and finish your thesis with confidence.

Starting a PhD soon? These are the lessons I wish I had learned earlier. Save yourself some stress! https://zurl.co/42wEK https://zurl.co/qXgjk

80 things I wish I knew when I was doing my PhD | The PhD People Often, the difference between unnecessary worry and successfully muddling through is having someone on your side who can tell you that what you’re feeling is normal and reassure you with good, practical advice that speaks to the core of you. That is the goal of this article.

If you’re preparing for your PhD progress review, don’t leave it until the last minute! Start early and follow our step-by-step guide to success. https://zurl.co/kjPed https://zurl.co/CTjAB

The First Year PhD Progress Review - How To Prepare The first-year PhD progress review is a significant milestone in any PhD journey. In this post, we'll advise you on how to best prepare.

It’s easy to feel isolated during your PhD, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Find out how to build a support network that helps you thrive. https://zurl.co/WUfqJ https://zurl.co/3M8Xa

PhD Mental Health: The importance of self-care during the writing process | The PhD People ‘Am I doing it right?’ ‘Others are so much better at writing than me.’ ‘I have to please my supervisor.’ ‘My future career, my life, depends on how well I write this thesis.’ Sound familiar?

Asking better questions leads to better research. Discover how to use questioning techniques to refine your critical thinking skills. https://zurl.co/7NAlD https://zurl.co/sqlkF

How to Be Critical and Original in Your PhD | The PhD People You might have been told to ‘be more critical’ or to ‘make an original contribution,’ but what does that actually mean in practice?

One of the biggest challenges in PhD writing is ensuring your argument flows logically from start to finish. Here’s a simple guide to structuring your argument effectively: https://zurl.co/xGjxm https://zurl.co/oCDTi

Russian (dolls) to the rescue – how to structure an argument in your PhD | The PhD People At the core of the PhD are arguments. Lots of them. Some more important and some very specific. When you understand how to structure an argument, your thesis reads clearly and logically. If you don’t the reader ends up confused and your thesis suffers.

Examiners often ask: ‘What are the strengths and weaknesses of your research?’ Having a well-prepared response can make all the difference in your viva. Here’s how to approach this question! https://zurl.co/1o01B https://zurl.co/LCyhe

52 PhD Viva Questions Your Examiners Will Ask (2026 Guide) 28 real PhD viva questions across 8 categories, compiled by a professor who has examined more than 50 PhDs. Each question includes what the examiner is looking for and how to prepare.

The discussion chapter is where your research truly comes to life. You need to go beyond just stating results—explain them, critique them, and show their significance. Learn how to do it well: https://zurl.co/ju8Ne https://zurl.co/cynpC

The PhD Discussion Chapter: 5 Things Examiners Look For Your discussion chapter is where your thesis makes its case. Here is what to include, what to cut, and how to write one that examiners remember.

Your introduction needs to do much more than just summarise your thesis. ❌ The abstract = a brief summary ✅ The introduction = a detailed, structured entry into your research. Here’s how to craft an introduction that makes your research shine. https://zurl.co/zjEHC https://zurl.co/F28yP

How to Write a PhD Introduction: 5 Key Sections (2026 Guide) | The PhD People Your PhD introduction sets up the entire thesis. Here is what to include, how to structure it, and the five sections your examiner will expect to find.

Stop Listing Papers—Start Grouping Themes! 🗂️

If your literature review feels like a never-ending list of studies, you’re doing it wrong.

Instead of organizing by author, organise by argument. Group studies into themes so that your review tells a story rather than just listing what’s been done before.

This makes your writing clearer and your analysis stronger. Here’s how to do it: https://zurl.co/5DIaz

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PhD Literature Review: 9 Steps to Finish Yours (2026 Guide) A clear nine-step guide to writing your PhD literature review, without drowning in sources. Practical methods used by PhD students every day.