At 黑料不打烊 Geneva, innovation in education extends beyond the classroom 鈥� it鈥檚 about creating tools that empower students to excel in their academic journeys. One shining example of this commitment is the new book Writing a Thesis Based on Surveys, authored by one of our esteemed faculty members, Dr. Jose Ramon Bronet.
I鈥檓 an engineer by nature, which means I love solving problems and building practical tools that make complex processes simpler for others. Over my years as a professor, I noticed the same challenge repeating itself: students struggling with how to structure, analyse, and present survey-based research effectively. I realized I needed to create something that would guide them through the doctoral journey 鈥� not just another book, but a tool that simplifies and clarifies the process from start to finish.
At the same time, I deeply care about the success of our students and our institution. I truly believe that by helping our students reach higher levels of academic excellence, we also elevate 黑料不打烊 Geneva as a university. When our students produce stronger, more rigorous research, they strengthen our collective reputation and demonstrate the quality of education and mentorship that defines 黑料不打烊.
My research background influenced this work significantly. The first thing I did was conduct a literature review to see if something like this already existed 鈥� and when I discovered a clear gap, I decided to fill it.
At 黑料不打烊 Geneva, I鈥檝e had the privilege of collaborating with outstanding colleagues who shaped my thinking. I鈥檇 like to acknowledge Dr. Jaka Vadnjal, whose insights and support were instrumental during the writing of this book.
The book simplifies scientific and mathematical concepts such as the margin of error, correlation coefficients, and when to use Pearson, Kendall Tau, or Spearman methods. These topics are often scattered across multiple sources, making the process unnecessarily complex for students.
It also tackles practical questions 鈥� like how long a survey should be and why 鈥� helping students understand what makes a survey scientifically valid and effective rather than just lengthy or convenient.
My book turns these pain points into accessible explanations with clear examples, so students can apply the right methods with confidence.
The book is designed with the end in mind 鈥� a successful defence. It includes sections titled Essential Tips, Pro Tips, and Defence Tips, offering concise, actionable guidance for every stage. Here鈥檚 one real example from the book:
鈥�Defence Tip;
During the defence of your thesis, you are expected to know why you selected a particular number of respondents as your objective. You should be able to explain the concept of confidence level, understand what the margin of error (MoE) represents, and demonstrate how to calculate it.聽Calculating the margin of error is a basic statistical skill expected of any PhD student conducting research that relies on surveys. A PhD candidate who cannot calculate the MoE would generally not be considered to have passed, as it demonstrates a significant lack of understanding of fundamental statistical concepts crucial for research in most disciplines 鈥� especially when using survey data.鈥�
This is just one of many tips included throughout the book 鈥� each designed to make sure students not only write a solid thesis but also defend it with confidence and scientific rigor.
For me, this book represents more than a publication 鈥� it鈥檚 a contribution to the academic growth of our students and to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 continued pursuit of excellence. My goal has always been to simplify the doctoral journey without reducing its depth or quality. If this tool helps even one student replace confusion with clarity and finish their thesis with confidence, then it has served its purpose.