Tips for Referencing in Essays

Is there anything that people look forward to more than writing an essay, and getting all the stickler little details of referencing just perfect? Well, actually, there are lot of things people like more than that, like having a tooth extracted and waiting in long line-ups, just for example! The good news is, however, we’re […]

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How to Write a Dissertation Methodology

Your paper’s methodology section is designed to illustrate the connection between your research, the research in your field at large, and by which methods you came to your conclusion (hence the name methodology). While many students struggle with completing their methodology section, creating a great dissertation methodology is a lot easier than you think. Below […]

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The Importance of your Dissertation’s Title

Your dissertation is not going to be a best-selling novel. That probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you, but it leaves us with the question, what is the importance of a dissertation title? Here we cover the basic reasons why a dissertation starts with a proposal, including for the title, and then builds from […]

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Struggling with your Dissertation?

Let’s face it; a dissertation is a big undertaking. You don’t need to be a genius of the pre-eminent thinker of your times in your field in order to successfully complete one, but it is foolish to think it’s going to be a walk in the park. Plan ahead, consult with your advisor frequently, set […]

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How to Avoid Plagiarism in Writing

Well, let’s state up front that the assumption behind this article is that plagiarism is something you want to avoid and want to make sure you understand the rules in order to effectively do that. When you write essays and other academic pieces of work you will be relying upon and quoting or paraphrasing the […]

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Dissertation Plan and Scheduling

A dissertation is a big undertaking. One of the most challenging aspects, however, can be how to manage what is in essence a great deal of unstructured time, in which to complete a big list of tasks. The best way to negotiate this maze, and to plan and schedule a dissertation from start to finish, […]

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Dissertation First Steps: Primary Research

So you made this far. Congratulations! Now it’s time for the holy grail of graduate work; the dissertation. It’s a big endeavour, and while in many ways a dissertation is not much more than a big research project, it must be comprehensive, and demonstrate a level of mastery over your domain. This comes from research, […]

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Data Analysis in Your Dissertation

Getting stuck into your dissertation can be stressful if you don’t know where to start. Your data analysis chapters are your chance to further argue your thesis’s main point by interpreting data to your audience. Data analysis connects the dots between your research and primary and secondary research. Relevant Research Think carefully about which data […]

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How to Write an Art Essay

Perhaps when you made the selection for fine art as a major, not only were you pleased to be following your heart, but maybe you thought there was a side bonus, and you’d get to skip a lot of the more arduous academia tasks. No such luck! Now, maybe that doesn’t describe you entirely, but […]

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