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Where definitions should be located in thesis?

shahrani 31 posts
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

Reenie 922 posts
11 years ago

Can anyone help shahrani with this question?

MeaninginLife 256 posts
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.

shahrani 31 posts
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.

Where definitions should be located in thesis?

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