1.
Analyse the question, again and
again – make sure you are answering the questions you have
deployed in your dissertation research
2. Plan your dissertation – Planning your
workload will help
you
get your dissertation done on time. Make a plan, be realistic and try
stick to it
3. Keep sentences short and straightforward – By keeping your
sentences concise but meaningful, you will lessen the chances of
grammatical and punctuation errors
4. Take care with spelling, particularly subject specific words
–
if you are not sure how to spell a word, check a dictionary
5. Only include one argument or point of information per paragraph
– this will make your work easier to read, digest and
understand
6. Do not include any new information in your conclusions –
the
conclusions of your work should draw only upon what has already been
written in your dissertation. If there is new information to be
presented, it should be included in the main body of your dissertation
7. Ensure all information is correctly referenced – any ideas
you
have taken from others, whether quoted directly, paraphrased or
summarised, must be referenced
8. Keep it Interesting and Relevant - To try to keep the reader engaged
and to make them read on
9. Check your dissertation brief for any specific format requirements
– if specific format requirements have been set, i.e. for
line-spacing or font, then you must adhere to them. Have this clarified
by your dissertation supervisor. You do not want a lesser grade due to
an oversight with the formatting
10. Proofread your work - Proofreading is such an important step, get a
colleague or family member to proof read your dissertation and listen
to any constructive feedback
Writing
a dissertation
is an enjoyable challenge!