PhD Research Methodology – How to write and structure your methods chapter
Your PhD research methodology is the bedrock of your study so learn how to write and structure your methods chapter in this PhD Survival Guide, which includes examples and templates.
The PhD methods chapter can be a tough one to write, because you’ll be going back and forth, changing and revising it as you progress through your doctoral journey. The structure can be difficult to get right! Should you write about sampling before you write about data collection? Where does this ethics section go? What about any changes or reflections? Where do you put those? Ontology and epistemology? Where do they go?!
Part Seven of my PhD Survival Guide series will support you to create a methodology chapter that showcases the “How?” and the “Why?”.
I’ve been supervising PhD students in UK universities for the best part of 20 years, and I’ve seen many students get into a mess with their methods chapter – which, to be honest, is completely normal and fine! It’s a tricky chapter to write, because you write it in the past tense – even though you’ll be drafting some of it before you do your data collection and analysis. It can feel super weird! However, in this pack I’ll share my strategies and tools to support you in writing a stand-out methodology chapter, which walks your readers through how and why you took the approach that you did.
By the time you complete this PhD Survival Guide pack, you’ll have a clear roadmap for your methods chapter, and you won’t feel confused anymore!
Want to try it out before you buy? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL VERSION OF PACK.
Here's what we'll cover in this guide:
• What you need to do and when
• The outline structure of a methods chapter
• Revisiting your title, aims and objectives
• Identifying and justifying your sample
• Choosing the most appropriate methods
• Navigating ethical principles and researcher integrity
• Recruitment strategies that actually work
• Research philosophy – making sense of ontology and epistemology
• Conducting and learning from a pilot test
• Beginning to write up your methods chapter
Looking for the 10-Part Bundle? This pack can also be purchased in a bundle as a 10-part series - learn more about that by clicking here!
// Looking for guidance on an undergraduate bachelor’s dissertation? //
Not pursuing a Master's or PhD? If you're working on a bachelor's degree dissertation, explore my undergrad-specific study guides. Click here to check them out.
// Important Details //
Please be aware that these study guides and planners are digital products; no physical items will be dispatched. You'll receive downloadable PDFs upon purchase.
While these guides are invaluable supplements, they are not a substitute for the guidance of your thesis advisor or supervisor. Ensure you seek advice from them throughout your project.
My products don't guarantee specific results, PhD success demands dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment.
By purchasing this product, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
// Get in Touch //
If you have queries or require assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me using this contact form. I'm eager to hear about your PhD journey and assist in any way I can.
Wishing you every success in your studies!
Best Regards,
Dr. Elizabeth Yardley
Your PhD research methodology is the bedrock of your study so learn how to write and structure your methods chapter in this PhD Survival Guide, which includes examples and templates.
The PhD methods chapter can be a tough one to write, because you’ll be going back and forth, changing and revising it as you progress through your doctoral journey. The structure can be difficult to get right! Should you write about sampling before you write about data collection? Where does this ethics section go? What about any changes or reflections? Where do you put those? Ontology and epistemology? Where do they go?!
Part Seven of my PhD Survival Guide series will support you to create a methodology chapter that showcases the “How?” and the “Why?”.
I’ve been supervising PhD students in UK universities for the best part of 20 years, and I’ve seen many students get into a mess with their methods chapter – which, to be honest, is completely normal and fine! It’s a tricky chapter to write, because you write it in the past tense – even though you’ll be drafting some of it before you do your data collection and analysis. It can feel super weird! However, in this pack I’ll share my strategies and tools to support you in writing a stand-out methodology chapter, which walks your readers through how and why you took the approach that you did.
By the time you complete this PhD Survival Guide pack, you’ll have a clear roadmap for your methods chapter, and you won’t feel confused anymore!
Want to try it out before you buy? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL VERSION OF PACK.
Here's what we'll cover in this guide:
• What you need to do and when
• The outline structure of a methods chapter
• Revisiting your title, aims and objectives
• Identifying and justifying your sample
• Choosing the most appropriate methods
• Navigating ethical principles and researcher integrity
• Recruitment strategies that actually work
• Research philosophy – making sense of ontology and epistemology
• Conducting and learning from a pilot test
• Beginning to write up your methods chapter
Looking for the 10-Part Bundle? This pack can also be purchased in a bundle as a 10-part series - learn more about that by clicking here!
// Looking for guidance on an undergraduate bachelor’s dissertation? //
Not pursuing a Master's or PhD? If you're working on a bachelor's degree dissertation, explore my undergrad-specific study guides. Click here to check them out.
// Important Details //
Please be aware that these study guides and planners are digital products; no physical items will be dispatched. You'll receive downloadable PDFs upon purchase.
While these guides are invaluable supplements, they are not a substitute for the guidance of your thesis advisor or supervisor. Ensure you seek advice from them throughout your project.
My products don't guarantee specific results, PhD success demands dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment.
By purchasing this product, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
// Get in Touch //
If you have queries or require assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me using this contact form. I'm eager to hear about your PhD journey and assist in any way I can.
Wishing you every success in your studies!
Best Regards,
Dr. Elizabeth Yardley
Your PhD research methodology is the bedrock of your study so learn how to write and structure your methods chapter in this PhD Survival Guide, which includes examples and templates.
The PhD methods chapter can be a tough one to write, because you’ll be going back and forth, changing and revising it as you progress through your doctoral journey. The structure can be difficult to get right! Should you write about sampling before you write about data collection? Where does this ethics section go? What about any changes or reflections? Where do you put those? Ontology and epistemology? Where do they go?!
Part Seven of my PhD Survival Guide series will support you to create a methodology chapter that showcases the “How?” and the “Why?”.
I’ve been supervising PhD students in UK universities for the best part of 20 years, and I’ve seen many students get into a mess with their methods chapter – which, to be honest, is completely normal and fine! It’s a tricky chapter to write, because you write it in the past tense – even though you’ll be drafting some of it before you do your data collection and analysis. It can feel super weird! However, in this pack I’ll share my strategies and tools to support you in writing a stand-out methodology chapter, which walks your readers through how and why you took the approach that you did.
By the time you complete this PhD Survival Guide pack, you’ll have a clear roadmap for your methods chapter, and you won’t feel confused anymore!
Want to try it out before you buy? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL VERSION OF PACK.
Here's what we'll cover in this guide:
• What you need to do and when
• The outline structure of a methods chapter
• Revisiting your title, aims and objectives
• Identifying and justifying your sample
• Choosing the most appropriate methods
• Navigating ethical principles and researcher integrity
• Recruitment strategies that actually work
• Research philosophy – making sense of ontology and epistemology
• Conducting and learning from a pilot test
• Beginning to write up your methods chapter
Looking for the 10-Part Bundle? This pack can also be purchased in a bundle as a 10-part series - learn more about that by clicking here!
// Looking for guidance on an undergraduate bachelor’s dissertation? //
Not pursuing a Master's or PhD? If you're working on a bachelor's degree dissertation, explore my undergrad-specific study guides. Click here to check them out.
// Important Details //
Please be aware that these study guides and planners are digital products; no physical items will be dispatched. You'll receive downloadable PDFs upon purchase.
While these guides are invaluable supplements, they are not a substitute for the guidance of your thesis advisor or supervisor. Ensure you seek advice from them throughout your project.
My products don't guarantee specific results, PhD success demands dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment.
By purchasing this product, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
// Get in Touch //
If you have queries or require assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me using this contact form. I'm eager to hear about your PhD journey and assist in any way I can.
Wishing you every success in your studies!
Best Regards,
Dr. Elizabeth Yardley