A dissertation is really just an extended essay and most often occurs as an academic exercise at the end of a course of study or as part of post-graduate research. (Indeed, the term ‘dissertation’ is often misapplied to what is actually a thesis.) Therefore, by the time you are engaged in dissertation writing you will … Read More»

So, you have now finished the first draft of your dissertation. Well done – take a couple of days off and recharge your batteries. Having rested, you are now in a position to polish your work. Do not underestimate the importance of polishing and redrafting. You are strongly recommended to submit your draft dissertation to … Read More»

Before you write your dissertation you will be expected to write a dissertation proposal. This is true regardless of the level at which you are studying. You have to write a proposal for your department to agree to the topic of the dissertation, although some fine-tuning of the topic is usually available during the dissertation … Read More»

The methodology chapter of the dissertation Not all dissertations require a dissertation methodology section and accordingly you should check with your supervisor and/or course handbook as to whether your individual department expects one to be included. Customarily, the methodology section will comprise ten to fifteen per cent of the dissertation. As a general rule, undergraduate … Read More»

Our guide to writing a business dissertation is split into 5 sections: Find a research topic Structuring your proposal Layout of a dissertation proposal Structuring your dissertation Final tips to help you 1. Finding your research topic for your business dissertation Like any dissertation or thesis, a business dissertation needs first and foremost to be … Read More»

The Ultimate Dissertation Writing Guide This brief guide covering how to write a dissertation and our entire dissertation help section are an essential read if you’re about to write your dissertation! Contents: Introduction Overview Chapters Introduction A lot of people think that writing a dissertation is like writing a longer version of an essay. Certainly, you’ve got an introduction, … Read More»

The dissertation conclusion, which usually comprises approximately ten per cent of the word count, is the final part of your dissertation that will be read fully by your lecturer or marker. It is important, therefore, that is well written so that your work finishes ‘on a high note’. In the conclusion you need to draw … Read More»

The first thing you notice about a film, a book, a videogame, or any other published work, is the title. It’s what immediately distinguishes one text from another. A good title can actually influence our decisions – a strong, catchy title will give you a sense that this book (or film, etc.) is worth your … Read More»

A literature review is a discussion and evaluation of information on a topic and will account for approximately 10-15% of a dissertation involving primary research – although some research projects may be literature based instead of being empirical in nature, and so will require a more extensive literature review. A good literature review involves utilising … Read More»

A guide to structuring your undergraduate dissertation Dissertations are structured rather differently from essays and more akin to academic books (though, not textbooks). Dissertations are normally expected to be original research of scholarly quality, but the meanings of “original” and “scholarly” can vary with discipline and level. Some dissertations contain primary research such as laboratory … Read More»

Choosing a dissertation topic sounds easy. You’ve been given the chance to write about something you like, or at least something you feel is worth studying. It’s not like most of the essays you may have written before, which came with titles already attached. However, before you can go rushing off to the library, you … Read More»

When writing up your 1st draft you will first need to consider:  Time Management   Consider where and how to research the topic   Completing a plan  Time Management   The dissertation that is written in a single session will not achieve good marks. Writing it will take considerably longer than a week – every year students do attempt to … Read More»

The background and history section of your dissertation highlights the empirical foundations of the topic that you have chosen and this can comprise of five or six per cent of the total word limit. The ‘background’ section or chapter is often considered the ‘other half’ of the introduction section or chapter and it may be … Read More»

Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations, Glossary, and Appendices Whether or not you need to include any or all of these elements will depend upon the nature of your subject matter and the conventions that your university applies. It is important therefore that you first check your course handbook. Table of Contents This component of … Read More»

How to analyse your dissertation *Your dissertation analysis section is the single most important part of your dissertation. It will decide whether you get a First, Second, or Third class degree. Without analysis your work is likely to fail. Some universities expect there to be separate chapters that deal specifically with the presentation of data … Read More»

A number of students end up getting lower grades, just due to absence of any effective instructor or information required for writing a high-quality academic dissertation. If you are one of these bright students, then you are in the right place. A superior dissertation allows the instructor to understand the mode of development of the … Read More»

The dissertation abstract concisely describes the content and scope of the writing and reviews the contents in abbreviated form. The abstract should be the last part of the dissertation that you write. Its usual length is between 200 and 350 words. The abstract is designed to give a ‘snapshot’ of your work. It can be … Read More»

A dissertation (sometimes known as a ‘thesis’) is a long piece of writing, usually prepared at the end of a course of study or as a text for a post-graduate degree, such as a Masters or PhD. A dissertation is either partly taught and partly researched or completely researched. In the case of the second … Read More»