Authoring a PhD

papers model dissertation
– a medium-length thesis (of around
50,000 to 60,000 words), which normally forms the second part of the
taught PhD model
. The thesis is written as four or five journal papers, of
publishable quality. It will not necessarily have the integrated form of
the
‘big book’ thesis
. [pp. 8–11]
paragraph
– a unit of thought, usually around 100 to 200 words long.
In English texts, the paragraph is a key organizing device. Its start is
indicated by a blank line above or by an inset (tabbed) beginning. 
See
Topic, Body, Wrap
. [pp. 111–14]
For data numbers included in the main text give enough details to
meet readers’ needs, but do not overburden them. For instance, use
charts instead of tables, round up data appropriately or employ
other
data-reduction
methods. Present full information for the spe-
cialist readers and the examiners in appendices or on a CD bound in
with the thesis. [pp. 159–65]