Starting to Write
The first and most important principle is: it’s never too early to start working on your thesis!
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Supervision and Meetings
You will be working under the guidance of a ‘supervisor’, but in most cases this is secondary to your independent management of the project
![Supervision](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2021-01/Supervision.jpg?itok=QXUaJCzE)
Literature Reviews
For most people a literature review makes up at least 10% of their final thesis. Think of it as a kind of map that guides your reader through the 'state of the art' in your research field, focusing specifically on how it is relevant to your own project.
![Research notes](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2021-01/lit_review_tile.jpg?itok=isScib4u)
Research Ethics
You will find lots of interesting information online about research ethics in your field, here are a few places you could start for general information
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Project Organisation
PhD's often struggle to communicate the range of skills they have to potential employers, and project management is a really important one.
![Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2021-01/plan.jpg?itok=LMDPoOOf)
Resources for researcher support
A dedicated resource list to support you with your research
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