Writing a thesis

Learn how to write a thesis with the

essential tips and prompts. Discover the
key components and writing process
required for success.

by Dr. Abdelkader Filali

 • This is the order in which you read a thesis
Structure of a thesis • Not the order in which you write it!

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ABSTRACT TABLE OF LIST OF FIGURES

COVER PAGE INTRODUCTION
This is your opportunity to Summarizing the main CONTENTS AND TABLES
Includes the title, names of thank those who have helped purpose of the thesis subject Background information,
A listing of the thesis A listing of all figures and
authors, date, name of and supported you personally and findings in 3 languages, research question(s), and
contents and page numbers. tables with page numbers.
supervisor and jury and professionally during your Arabic, French and English hypothesis(es).
members. thesis or dissertation process

RESULTS & DISCUSSION CONCLUSION REFERENCES

THEORITICAL METHODS &
SECTION MATERIALS Discuss your findings and it represents a summary of
Include all
relate them to your hypothesis what we have discovered
Theoretical section should be Information about the references used
and experimental design. What during the thesis work. It
focused on the subject, experiment: its design, do the results tell you? in the thesis
summarized and includes procedures, equipment or should be brief and should
only essential information materials used. address the objectives set
in the introduction.
 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Spelling and Grammar Errors

Missing or Incorrect Citations

Poor Visuals

Ensure the graphs, tables, and figures are well-designed, colorful and labeled
correctly.

Plagiarism

Including any, words, statements, texts that are comprehensive !