thesis-polish — Comprehensive Polishing for MBA Theses

When to Use

• When the user provides an MBA thesis (in Markdown format) that needs polishing
• When the user wants their thesis to meet the standard of National Excellent Thesis
• When the user needs comprehensive improvement in academic writing

Workflow (MANDATORY)

Step 1: Receive the Thesis

Step 2: Diagnostic Evaluation

Step 3: Confirm Polishing Strategy

AskUserQuestion

• Do you agree with the diagnosis? Are there any special requirements?
• What are the core innovative points of the thesis? (Helps the AI better highlight them)
• Are there any special requirements from target journals or evaluation criteria?

Step 4: Chapter-by-Chapter Polishing

4.1 Language Expression Standards

• Academic Terminology: Replace colloquial expressions with standardized academic terms (e.g., "many" → "a large number of", "think" → "argue/indicate")
• Sentence Structure Upgrade: Convert simple sentences to complex sentences, adding logical connectors for cause-effect, transition, and progression
• Term Consistency: Maintain consistent terminology throughout the text, with English original marked upon first appearance
• Quantitative Expression: Replace vague descriptions with precise data, proportions, or citation support
• Passive vs. Active Voice: Use passive voice more in research methodology sections, and active voice for discussions

4.2 Argumentation Logic Standards

• Thesis-Evidence-Argumentation: Each viewpoint must be supported by data, literature, or cases
• Logical Chain: Clear logical progression between consecutive paragraphs
• Preempt Refutations: Address potential counterarguments in advance (e.g., "Although... however...")
• Comparative Argumentation: Compare with existing research to highlight the contribution of this thesis
• Rigorous Causality: Distinguish between correlation and causality, avoid over-inference

4.3 Structure and Layout Standards

• Chapter Cohesion: Each chapter starts with a transitional paragraph connecting the previous and current content
• Paragraph Structure: Topic sentence → expansion → summary, each paragraph focuses on one thesis
• Clear Hierarchy: Level 1 heading (chapter) → Level 2 heading (section) → Level 3 heading (subsection), with no more than three levels
• Abstract Enhancement: The abstract should cover five elements: research background, purpose, methodology, findings, and contributions

4.4 Innovative Contribution Standards

• Explicit Labeling: Clearly list 2-3 innovative points in the introduction and conclusion
• Differentiated Expression: Use phrases like "Different from existing research... this thesis is the first to/innovatively..."
• Theoretical Contribution: Explain the expansion or revision of the theoretical framework
• Practical Significance: Illustrate specific guiding value for management practice

4.5 Literature Application Standards

• Authoritativeness: Prioritize citations from SSCI/CSSCI journals and classic works
• Timeliness: No less than 60% of references should be from the past 5 years
• Dialogue Sense: Instead of just listing literature, engage in "dialogue" with it (e.g., "XXX (2023) pointed out..., this thesis further finds on this basis...")
• Literature Review: Organize by theme/school of thought rather than chronological order

Step 5: Output

手工川-mba-thesis-polished-{YYYY-MM-DD}-v0.1.md

Important Notes

• No Data Tampering: Polishing only involves expression and argumentation methods; do not fabricate data or citations
• Preserve Original Meaning: All modifications must be faithful to the author's original intent and must not alter research conclusions
• Mark Suggestions: If an argument is weak and requires the author to supplement data or literature, mark it with

  [Suggestion to supplement: ...]

• Batch Processing: Theses are usually long; polish them in batches by chapter to avoid omissions