{"id":10024,"date":"2020-10-22T11:18:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T10:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www0.sun.ac.za\/languagecentre\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10024"},"modified":"2024-12-06T13:47:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T11:47:38","slug":"writing-theses-and-dissertations","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/product\/writing-theses-and-dissertations\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Theses and Dissertations"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_39035039\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5>Facilitators<\/h5>\n<p>Our facilitators are experts in academic writing who follow a practical and interactive approach to learning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_39035039\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5>Location<\/h5>\n<p>The face-to-face workshop (17-20 March) will take place on Stellenbosch Campus. The specific venue for the face-to-face workshop will be communicated before the workshop. An MS Teams invite will be sent to enrolled participants before the online workshop (15-18 July).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling remove_indents title_atleft icon_chevron iconpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections-h\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589816651139-59be16d6-a5c7\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589816651139-59be16d6-a5c7\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What will I learn?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_db066de5\" id=\"content-1589816651139-59be16d6-a5c7\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We will discuss various topics relating to writing theses and dissertations, such as the role of the reader, style, external and internal structure, coherence and argumentation. We will also discuss how to write specific sections of a thesis and dissertation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589816651220-4044e9bc-d819\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589816651220-4044e9bc-d819\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What will our sessions look like?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589816651220-4044e9bc-d819\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The twelve hours are divided into eight 1.5-hour sessions spread over four mornings from 09:00-13:00. The mode of delivery (online or face-to-face) is indicated with the workshop dates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589899081093-9c8fd1e8-8402\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589899081093-9c8fd1e8-8402\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What equipment or technology do I need to be able to participate?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589899081093-9c8fd1e8-8402\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>If you are joining us online, you\u2019ll need access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet connection. If you are joining us in person, you just need to bring yourself and something with which to write.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589899085784-916d4c44-0f3d\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589899085784-916d4c44-0f3d\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Who can attend?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589899085784-916d4c44-0f3d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Anyone can attend, but the workshop is specifically aimed at postgraduate students and researchers busy writing their theses or dissertations. We are happy to accommodate all levels of language and writing proficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589899126263-7f201fa4-6a47\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589899126263-7f201fa4-6a47\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How do I enrol?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589899126263-7f201fa4-6a47\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated in the workshop. To enrol for the workshop, please click on the \u2018Enrol now\u2019 button below or at the top, and complete and submit the online enrolment form. A week before the workshop starts, you will receive an e-mail from <a href=\"mailto:februaryc@sun.ac.za\">Celestia February<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:selene@sun.ac.za\">Selene Delport<\/a>\u00a0with all the logistical details of the workshop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>\u00a0that the full workshop fee will be levied if you cancel your enrolment after the closing date, or if you fail to attend. To cancel your enrolment, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:selene@sun.ac.za\">Selene Delport<\/a>\u00a0directly. The Writing Lab reserves the right to cancel the workshop should there be an insufficient number of enrolments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589899157098-077cd79b-1265\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589899157098-077cd79b-1265\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Will I get a certificate?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589899157098-077cd79b-1265\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>No certificates will be issued but a confirmation letter can be provided upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589899190558-78a2be23-635d\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589899190558-78a2be23-635d\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How will this course benefit me?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589899190558-78a2be23-635d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The workshop will help you develop your academic writing skills in order for you to refine your thesis or dissertation further. The purpose of the workshop is not to furnish you with a recipe or rigid writing \u2018rules\u2019, but rather to provide guidelines about writing strategies to effectively convey information, data, and arguments. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589899235735-7715fdb5-8c9a\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589899235735-7715fdb5-8c9a\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What else do I need to know pricewise?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1589899235735-7715fdb5-8c9a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>A note on the price<\/strong>: R780 for SU students and staff, R1 560 for external participants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_39035039\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5>Any questions?<\/h5>\n<p>Any queries regarding your enrolment can be directed to <a href=\"mailto:februaryc@sun.ac.za\">Celestia February<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the workshop or to request a customised workshop for your department or research institution, please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:selene@sun.ac.za\">Selene Delport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_full\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Contact us\" href=\"mailto:selene@sun.ac.za\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_full\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Enrol now\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSOp8VCLqr-VCl3Qr_C18yC1UMUEwTzhSVDhBQVJCMzZMMjk3TFVVUzE0SC4u\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Enrol now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This twelve-hour workshop is aimed at postgraduate students working on their theses or dissertations. 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