Some thesis writing tips

Yesterday, I attended a thesis writing seminar. Whatever the thesis is thick, like 400 pages or thin, e.g., 160 pages, I think we can not put them together and compare them, because every thesis is unique and every topic is unique.

The professor Robert Poole gave his personal opinions of writing thesis. Besides what I have already remembered, there are some interesting points he mentioned:

• Typical thesis should not more than 200 pages. The more you write, the more you may get it wrong. Surprising! But I found many theses are more than 300 pages and already more than 80,000 words.
• The more you read your thesis, the less errors are.
• Ask some one who is not familiar in your area to read your thesis and ask you questions.
• List and summarise what you think should be covered in your thesis under each different part when you get any idea in your mind.