Writing a thesis is a challenging and stressful task which is why most of the doctoral students put it off until the last minute. While some take months together to achieve this piece of writing, some others take a year to craft it and yet end up developing an average thesis. In such a condition, getting started with a thesis and completing it in a short period of time can be dreadful. 

To help you triumph the last minute thesis writing league, we have listed a few hacks that can help you pour your thoughts without killing yourself.

          1.Follow an organised approach  

Staying organised is vital in the last minute. Prepare a foolproof schedule for yourself. Allot a certain amount of time to each task. Spend a couple of days in research about the topic, collecting necessary sources/information. Next, determine the time required to complete each section in your thesis. For instance, 1 day to prepare the introduction section, 2 days for literature review, 2 days for research methodology chapter, etc. Ensure to keep up with the schedule and complete them accordingly. 

          2.Segregate the thesis into manageable pieces 

Thought of writing a lengthy thesis and freeze you. Therefore, divide the lengthy thesis into smaller bits or subsections. Also, prepare an outline for the subsections. This will help you remain focused on the crucial aspects of your thesis. However, immense care should be taken while segregating the sections and developing the subsections. Any misalignment can ruin your hard work in no time.  

          3.Pen down the introduction section at the end

There is no iota of doubt that writing the introduction section of a thesis is the most arduous task. Rather than spending hours together in staring at the blank page and deciding how to begin your thesis, begin with a literature review, methodology chapters. By writing these chapters, you will get a definite idea as to what is included in your thesis and what must be included in your introduction section.

          4.Use online proofreading tools

Sticking tight to the English language errors and penning down a flawless thesis in a one-go is next to impossible. No matter how focused you are, pesky errors will crawl into your thesis (without your knowledge). Going through your thesis, all-over again can be time-consuming and tedious. And submitting your piece of work without proofreading can lead to its rejection. Therefore, opt for online proofreading tool (e.g. Grammarly), eliminate the minutest to significant errors in your thesis. 

Writing a thesis in the last minute is never recommended. However, if you have landed up in such a critical situation, then follow the above-mentioned hacks and craft an approval-ready thesis.