PhD Thesis Writing: Introduction and Literature Review

This comprehensive course on PhD Thesis Writing: Introduction and Literature Review is designed to equip doctoral candidates, early-career researchers, and academic writers with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to produce a rigorous, coherent, and compelling PhD thesis introduction and literature review. The course provides structured, step-by-step guidance aligned with international doctoral standards and examiner expectations.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the overall structure of a PhD thesis, with particular emphasis on the strategic role of the introduction and literature review in establishing research significance, positioning the study within existing scholarship, and justifying research objectives and hypotheses. The course systematically addresses how to set context, define research problems, articulate aims, and construct a strong scholarly narrative.

A significant focus is placed on conducting a comprehensive and critical literature review. Learners will develop advanced skills in identifying relevant sources, evaluating academic literature, synthesising findings thematically, and building logical arguments rather than descriptive summaries. The course also covers best practices for organising literature, integrating citations effectively, and adhering to academic referencing conventions.

In addition, the course enhances academic writing proficiency by addressing style, clarity, coherence, and revision strategies. Common challenges faced by doctoral researchers—such as writer’s block, time management, and academic stress—are explicitly addressed, alongside guidance on seeking feedback, peer review, and supervisory support. Practical case studies and analysis of successful theses provide applied insights into high-quality doctoral writing.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to draft, refine, and finalise a high-standard PhD introduction and literature review that demonstrates critical engagement, methodological awareness, and scholarly confidence. This course is ideal for doctoral students across disciplines seeking to strengthen their thesis writing, improve academic argumentation, and prepare confidently for submission and examination.

Last updated: February 2026

Requires 10-15 hours of self-paced learning. All enrolled users will receive verifiable certificate of recognition.

Please note that while registering, your first name and last name should be accurate to reflect on the certificate.

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