Len Barton's guest appearances

Len Barton

Virtual Graduate School -  Thesis Writing 

Virtual Graduate School -  The Doctoral Viva

Martin Smith

Jackie Marsh

Tim Corcoran

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0:00:06 - First considerations when looking at a thesis: Len Barton discusses what he first considers when looking at a thesis0:00:42 - What makes a good thesis?: Len Barton discusses what makes a good thesis, in particular how well a student tells the research story in the thesis.0:02:25 - Features of a bad thesis: Len Barton discusses aspects of a thesis that would make it weak0:05:32 - Checking your thesis and writing the conclusion: Len Barton, an experienced examiner, suggests why reading through your thesis and checking it before writing your conclusion is a good idea.0:06:49 - The thesis as evidence of development: Len Barton explains that the thesis isn't a 'final authoritative verdict' but shows evidence of development0:07:17 - Writing about the research process: Professor Len Barton describes how some theses lack detail on what happens during the process of research.0:09:33 - What is 'doctorateness'?: Len Barton of the Institute of Education talks about what doctorate level writing means to him.0:12:27 - Making an "original contribution": Professor Len Barton states that too much is made of the word "original" and suggests ways in which your research makes a contribution.0:14:04 - Writing as a learning process: Professor Len Barton talks about academic writing as a learning process.

0:00:06 - First considerations when looking at a thesis: Len Barton discusses what he first considers when looking at a thesis 0:00:42 - What makes a good thesis?: Len Barton discusses what makes a good thesis, in particular how well a student tells the research story in the thesis. 0:02:25 - Features of a bad thesis: Len Barton discusses aspects of a thesis that would make it weak 0:05:32 - Checking your thesis and writing the conclusion: Len Barton, an experienced examiner, suggests why reading through your thesis and checking it before writing your conclusion is a good idea. 0:06:49 - The thesis as evidence of development: Len Barton explains that the thesis isn't a 'final authoritative verdict' but shows evidence of development 0:07:17 - Writing about the research process: Professor Len Barton describes how some theses lack detail on what happens during the process of research. 0:09:33 - What is 'doctorateness'?: Len Barton of the Institute of Education talks about what doctorate level writing means to him. 0:12:27 - Making an "original contribution": Professor Len Barton states that too much is made of the word "original" and suggests ways in which your research makes a contribution. 0:14:04 - Writing as a learning process: Professor Len Barton talks about academic writing as a learning process.

Thesis Writing - Professor Len Barton

00:06 - The Purpose of the Viva: Len Barton discusses the purpose of the Viva with Jerry Wellington. 02:10 - The Future Dimension of the viva: Len Barton, an experienced examiner, talks about how the doctoral viva has relevance for the future research activity of the student. 03:17 - General viva questions: Professor Len Barton discusses general questions he asks in a Viva. 04:21 - How long does a viva last?: Professor Len Barton talks about the duration of the doctoral viva. 05:50 - Beginning the viva session: Professor Len Barton talks about making yourself as comfortable in the viva as possible, recording what's said if this is allowed and paying close attention to the examiner's opening remarks.

00:06 - The Purpose of the Viva: Len Barton discusses the purpose of the Viva with Jerry Wellington. 02:10 - The Future Dimension of the viva: Len Barton, an experienced examiner, talks about how the doctoral viva has relevance for the future research activity of the student. 03:17 - General viva questions: Professor Len Barton discusses general questions he asks in a Viva. 04:21 - How long does a viva last?: Professor Len Barton talks about the duration of the doctoral viva. 05:50 - Beginning the viva session: Professor Len Barton talks about making yourself as comfortable in the viva as possible, recording what's said if this is allowed and paying close attention to the examiner's opening remarks.