Thesis Editing, Importance Of

Every good thesis must undergo a rigorous editing process. But what is a ‘rigorous editing process’, exactly? How do you decide what to leave in and what to trim? How can you transform a shapeless, overlong mess into a piece of lean, mean scholarship?

In this 3-hour workshop, Dr. Jay Daniel Thompson will share his tips on editing theses. Issues covered will include identifying and removing unnecessary sections; spotting and rectifying issues pertaining to spelling and grammar; ensuring that your overall argument is clear and easy to follow; and ensuring that you have referenced appropriately and consistently.

The workshop will be interactive. Participants will be given handouts and asked to edit a piece of writing assigned by the facilitator. Please bring your laptop.

Refreshments will be provided. 

Strictly limited places.

By registering for this workshop, you are committing to attendance.

If you fail to attend without notifying us of compelling reasons we reserve the right to limit your attendance to other GSA programs. Please read the program terms and conditions.

A small charge of $15 covers some of your food and drinks and by paying it you are generously helping support GSA and sponsoring more programs for graduate students.

If you have any queries please email us: programs@gsa.unimelb.edu.au.