RESEARCH & WRITING
Thoughtful research starts with a good question.
Strong research begins with curiosity: identifying a question worth asking, designing a study that can answer it, evaluating evidence carefully, and building an argument. Whether you're writing an IB Extended Essay, bachelor's thesis, master's dissertation, or research paper, I help you move from the first question to the final draft.
What I help with
IB Extended Essays & school research projects
Learn how academic research works, from developing a focused research question to finding sources, building an argument, and completing your first substantial independent project.
Your first substantial research project
Design a rigorous research project with a clear methodology, scope, and structure. I help you develop a project that is both academically rigorous and realistically achievable.
Your most ambitious academic project
Bachelor’s & Master’s theses
Academic writing & independent research
Whether you're preparing a conference paper, developing an independent research project, or refining a manuscript, I help transform complex ideas into clear, evidence-based writing.
Research beyond the classroom
How research takes shape
Good research is rarely linear. Questions evolve, evidence reshapes arguments, and writing often reveals what still needs clarification. I help students navigate that process with structure, confidence, and thoughtful feedback — from an initial idea to a finished piece of research.
Design
Define a focused, researchable question · Narrow the scope to a manageable project · Build an appropriate theoretical foundation through literature review · Choose a research design that fits the question
Execution
Develop surveys, interviews, or other data collection strategies · Analyze evidence systematically · Identify meaningful patterns and findings · Distinguish evidence from interpretation
Interpretation
Build a logical, evidence-based argument · Structure a clear academic paper · Refine clarity, style, and academic voice · Revise through constructive feedback
Evidence comes before argument.
How we can
work together
One-to-one tutorials
Investment:
150€ / 170$ per hour
Suitable for individual consultations or ongoing supervision throughout your project. Supervision packages are available upon request.
A note on affordability
I don't want cost alone to prevent a student from reaching out. I reserve a limited amount of time for students and families who would otherwise be unable to work with me. If you think we would work well together but my standard rates are beyond your family's means, please get in touch.
Tutorials may include:
Research design and project planning
Feedback on outlines, drafts, and structure
Discussion of methods and data collection
Writing, revision, and argument development
On working with drafts
Every supervision session includes preparation beforehand and brief follow-up afterwards.
If your project requires extensive work outside our meeting—such as detailed written feedback on a substantial draft, comprehensive manuscript review, or extensive editing (typically more than one hour)—that time is billed separately at 2/3 of my standard hourly rate. I'll always discuss this with you beforehand.
Pull up a chair.
Whether you are looking for admissions guidance, test preparation, or support with a research project, the first step is a conversation about your goals and what would be most useful to you.
Prefer email? nora@norakeller.com
