Dissertation writing and the dissertation supervisor

When you are trying to work out how to write a dissertation and you are putting together a dissertation proposal, your college will assign you a supervisor. The relationship with the supervisor is really important: a good supervisor can be a valuable guide to steer your research in the right direction. What should you expect from the supervisor and how do you get one?

How to Write a Dissertation

Choose a topic that you really are interested in. You need to keep your motivation up, so tackling a topic that bores you is pointless. Coming up with a good idea can take you months - don't be surprised by this. Your lecturer should be encouraging you to do this from the start of your course. If it helps, carry a notepad around and jot down ideas that interest you. Whatever you see that inspires you might form the basis for your dissertation.

Essay writing tips: proofreading check list

Yesterday’s blog on checking your essay draft focused on content and making sure that you have constructed an essay well.  After the essay writing is finished, how do you go about editing and proofreading your work? Proofreading your essays The reason you want to present your text in the best light possible is that you want to [...]

Dissertation help: Searching for dissertation examples?

Searching for dissertation examples?Old dissertation examples may be kept in your university or college library. The advantage of this source is that librarians can sometimes inform you about the reliability of the work and they may have a range of titles available.

In some colleges, perhaps due to concerns over plagiarism, dissertation material is kept in the department. You may have to make an appointment to view the dissertations and you will not be allowed to photocopy them.

Dissertation Writing Originality

Genuine personal engagement with the issues under scrutiny is the foundation to generating original work. Being interested in what you are researching will not only give you the motivation to persevere and work thoroughly, but will mean that your mind is switched on and primed to make new insights.