SPSS vs R for Thesis Analysis
A practical comparison for PhD students: which tool to use for modelling, reproducibility, and thesis-aligned analysis.
PhD Research Guides & Tips
Helpful guides for PhD students and early researchers
Writing a Strong Literature Review
Step-by-step guide to keywords, screening, thematic organisation, critical analysis and linking the gap to your RQs.
Preparing for PhD Viva
Common examiner questions, answer templates, slide structure and a mock-viva checklist to defend confidently.
How to Choose the Right PhD Topic
Complete step-by-step guide: relevance check, literature tips, feasibility and quick templates to shortlist a strong topic.
How to Write Research Objectives, Questions & Hypotheses
Practical guidance with examples, alignment tips and a checklist so your objectives are measurable and defendable.
How to Write a PhD Research Proposal
A step-by-step guide to structuring your proposal: title, abstract, literature review, methodology, and timeline.