Why ARE you writing your thesis, anyway?

Let's face it, most of us write our thesis because we need to.
Because we won't graduate if we don't.
Because our lecturers told us to do it.
Because if we don't, then who is going to write it?

Having the statistics for your research and needing to write the full report is all fine and dandy, but if you don't know why you're writing the thesis, and why you've conducted the research... you'll get stuck real fast.

TED Talks got it right - with anything, start with WHY.

If you don't know why you're writing your thesis, then don't be surprised if your lecturers start moaning and ask why they have to read it.

The most important part of a thesis (besides findings... and the methodology.. and the introduction - oh, and the conclusion.. and the rest!!) is the objective. You must have a reason, and that reason should be compelling enough to make you want to write the thesis, but more importantly, for people to want to read it!

Remember, thesis-writing isn't all about getting that scroll and wearing your graduation robes in the end. You're writing for an audience... even if it's just your lecturer. Write for an audience, write with flair and style and grace (we'll teach you all this later :P) and you'll find that you'll get better marks easily!

So let's recap:

1) START WITH WHY. Have clear objectives on why you're writing this particular thesis.
2) WRITE WITH THE AUDIENCE IN MIND. Make sure you're writing knowing that someone will want to read it.

That's all for now!