Where definitions should be located in thesis? on PostgraduateForum.com

shahrani
11 years ago

Hi all
I am in writing stage of my PhD thesis. I have many terms that I need to define with some details. I am wondering in which chapter should I put them in. introduction or literature review? why if possible?

Thanks all in advance

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Reenie
11 years ago

Can anyone help shahrani with this question?

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MeaninginLife
11 years ago

Usually, one may define the terms in Chapter 1 Introduction.

However, I still discussed the alternative definitions of the terms in Chapter 2 Literature Review.
So, it is possible to be introduction AND literature review.

Why if possible?
In Chapter 1, I clarify the meaning of the term as used throughout the thesis.
In Chapter 2, I explain the inadequate definitions as used by current scholars.

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shahrani
11 years ago

Quote From MeaninginLife:
Usually, one may define the terms in Chapter 1 Introduction.

However, I still discussed the alternative definitions of the terms in Chapter 2 Literature Review.
So, it is possible to be introduction AND literature review.

Why if possible?
In Chapter 1, I clarify the meaning of the term as used throughout the thesis.
In Chapter 2, I explain the inadequate definitions as used by current scholars.

Thanks MeaninginLife, your comments are helpful.