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10 Dissertation Tips: Research Resources

Elly — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:19:23 +0000

Carrying out research is one of the most important stages of writing your masters dissertation. Our article on research resources opens up a wealth of options for the dissertation researcher, with information and advice on a whole range of different resources available, and tips on how to use them for the best possible results.
Be sure to use them for an outstanding, top-class masters dissertation.

Top 10 masters dissertation tips: finding the right supervisor

Elly — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:57:30 +0000

Before you embark on your undergraduate or masters dissertation you must face the challenge of finding the right supervisor to help you through the writing process. Our top tips should help you find the perfect dissertation supervisor to help you achieve the highest possible grade in your dissertation.

It might sound obvious, but make sure your supervisor is the best possible person to help with your specific dissertation title. It might seem tempting to go for somebody you know already or somebody popular, but finding a dissertation supervisor who is an expert in the specific field you are writing your dissertation on is the most important criteria.

Choosing a Dissertation Topic

Elly — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:14:58 +0000

When embarking on your masters dissertation one of the most daunting tasks can be choosing your topic. Writing the dissertation itself can seem like a breeze compared with the tricky process of deciding what you want to focus on. We have put together a list of methods to help you work out how to narrow your options down, to find the topic that will lead to the best possible dissertation example.

Top 10 Tips: Custom Dissertation Introduction

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:47 +0000

Open your dissertation with a clear statement of your purpose for conducting and writing up new research. These opening remarks need not yet precisely articulate specific research questions, but should indicate the definite direction which the dissertation will follow.

Top 10 Tips for Writing a Dissertation Methodology

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:20:20 +0000

The methodology typically follows your literature review, so for the purposes of clarity and regaining focus it is useful briefly to recap the central research questions of your dissertation. Define and explain the problems which you seek to address.

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid on Dissertation Writing

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:17:27 +0000

Any extended piece of writing such as a dissertation naturally requires considerably more depth of analysis than undergraduate and Masters essays. Narrow, trivial or shallow research questions will not generate enough depth of discussion and will therefore limit the mark you can expect to achieve.