South African Master's & PhD Research Support
Stuck With Your Research?
Get an expert second opinion on your actual Master's or PhD research.
A focused research consultation for South African Social Sciences and Humanities researchers who need clarity on their proposal, methodology, thesis chapter, supervisor feedback, research design, academic argument or next step.
Bring the Problem You Are Actually Struggling With
You may not need more information. You may need an experienced researcher to help you identify what is actually preventing progress.
My supervisor's feedback doesn't make sense to me
I'm not sure whether my methodology is defensible
My proposal keeps being sent back
My literature review feels disconnected
I don't know how to structure my argument
I'm stuck on a chapter
I don't know whether my research questions align with my methodology
I have lost momentum
I need an independent academic second opinion
I don't know what to do next
You do not need to "fix" your work before booking.
Identifying the problem is part of the consultation.
What Changes After One Consultation
The consultation does not guarantee academic success, approval or publication. It provides clarity and direction on your most pressing research challenge.
- "I don't know what my supervisor wants."
- "I've been rewriting the same chapter."
- "I'm unsure whether my methodology works."
- "I've lost confidence in the direction of my research."
- "I don't know what to do next."
- Diagnose the problem
- Identify priorities
- Discuss the research issue
- Clarify academic expectations
- Establish the next steps
- "I understand the problem."
- "I know what needs attention first."
- "I know what to discuss with my supervisor."
- "I know what my next research step should be."
- "I have direction again."
Why Speak to Prof. Theodore Petrus?
This is not generic tutoring. This is senior-level academic advisory support from an experienced South African researcher with deep expertise in Social Sciences and Humanities doctoral research.
25+
Years in Higher Education
NRF
Rated Researcher
40+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1 000+
Researchers Supported
- Social Sciences and Humanities expertise
- Extensive South African higher education experience
- Doctoral research and academic coaching experience
You May Be Wondering…
Book Your Research Consultation — R750
A private 20-minute online session with Prof. Theodore Petrus to diagnose your most pressing research challenge and establish a practical next step.
Tell us about your research
So Prof. Petrus can prepare for your session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You Do Not Have to Solve the Entire Thesis Today
You only need to identify the next problem that needs to be solved.