Most advanced educational courses now include a dissertation or research project of some kind. For many students this can be a terrifying experience. Although colleges and universities may have different systems, basic principles for planning research and making the compromise between what is desirable and what is feasable are the same. This book aims to provide a plain guide to ways of producing a dissertation with minimum stress and frustration. It covers such areas as choosing a subject, planning the total work, selecting research methods and techniques, written style and presentation.
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Gives you the tools to produce a first class dissertation
This book gives you the confidence, tools and techniques to produce a first-class dissertation. It offers practical guidelines to planning realistic timetables and structuring every aspect of your work. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and the best way to present your work, and even how to assess your dissertation in the same way as a university or college tutor does.
This book gives you the confidence, tools and techniques to produce a first-class dissertation. It offers practical guidelines to planning realistic timetables and structuring every aspect of your work. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and the best way to present your work, and even how to assess your dissertation in the same way as a university or college tutor does.
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Derek Swetnam is a former course leader of a Master's level programme at the Manchester Metropolitan University, with long experience of supervising students at all levels.
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109 of 110 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I bought this book alongside with other books on writing dissertations. I found this the most useful and helpful of the lot as it was written in a clear logical way that i could understand, there were no fancy words, complicated issues etc.
Throughout my dissertation it has provided me with guidance on what to write in certain sections of my work, not only that it has provided me with the structure of what a dissertation should look like. Overall it has kept me sane and I would definately recommend it to people who are undertaking a dissertation, plus it is at a reasonable price too.
151 of 153 people found the following review helpful
By Yorksteve
Format:Paperback
I started my dissertation very late - too late - and bought this book to help me through. It's a very simple, uncomplicated book which helps you set out your dissertation in the right way and guide you through the process of planning it, writing it, and checking it.
Also, as it is written by an ex lecturer the advice is coming from the right sort of person. There is a checklist at the back of the book which helps you mark your own piece of work and check that you've done the basics. It also has some useful tips yo help you avoid the most common errors.
I managed to get a First for my dissertation, thanks largely to this book. But save yourself rushing about like I did if you can, and buy this simple little book early, before you start!
Also, as it is written by an ex lecturer the advice is coming from the right sort of person. There is a checklist at the back of the book which helps you mark your own piece of work and check that you've done the basics. It also has some useful tips yo help you avoid the most common errors.
I managed to get a First for my dissertation, thanks largely to this book. But save yourself rushing about like I did if you can, and buy this simple little book early, before you start!
92 of 93 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book has been a lifesaver! Half way through a dissertation I suddenly realised that I was drifting aimlessly. I knew that I should be doing something for the dissertation, but I wasn't sure what! This book gave me guidance and helped me to structure my dissertation plan when I needed it most. I would definitely recommend it to others!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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it help me alot
It help me alot with my writing up > cheap fast and as described recommended to every student who in last year
Published 1 day ago by F. Elaiab
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Easy to follow...
Clear and easy to follow which means it really helps when trying to write your dissertation and you're not so good at it!
Published 1 month ago by Toria<3
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for history/ literary studies students
After getting the book, I was saddened to find that a lot of it involves research and methodology planning, and is generally aimed at science/ students needing to obtain data for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anna Teale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read
Easy readable and understandable book when doing dissertation. Explained and planned in easy terms when you have so much else to read when studying. Recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Suz
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was a useful starting point
It was OK to get me started, but once I started writing it was of little use. Gave me the motivation I needed.
Published 2 months ago by JC
3.0 out of 5 stars
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I used this to help me provide a framework for my dissertation. It gave me a way forward when I was stuck
Published 2 months ago by roz best
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for hints and tips
This was a great help for writing my dissertation, helped a lot. It was great for little hints and tips and explains a lot throughout.
Published 2 months ago by Hannah Hewlett
3.0 out of 5 stars
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The book had some interesting aspects but in overall I thing in the future the book could be reduce to the half or less. Many pointless examples and repeat some ideas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hugo Marin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very promising!
this book was requested by my course as a definite requirement for my dissertation, so far I have not been disappointed
Published 2 months ago by danielle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really helped
This book was really helpful in giving me tips and information on how to lay out my Dissertation. Filled in the gaps in information which the Uni hadn't.
Published 4 months ago by Burnside
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