There is probably nothing more entertaining in the world than correctly referencing the information in your dissertation! Of course, when we say “nothing is more entertaining” what we really mean is “everything is more entertaining than that, but you have to do it anyway, so buckle up, and here’s some worthy advice”! If you want […]
If you’re lucky, you’re one of the people who enjoys the process of writing, of crafting your thoughts against the background of what other illustrious thinkers have done before you, and of course, remembering to give them full credit where it is due. One of the most important ways to do that is through the […]
A first-class essay is a piece of work that clearly, accurately, and concisely answers the essay questions and/or covers all elements of the assignment brief. The first-class essay will exceed the basic requirements and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the topic on the part of the student along with well-formulated content that incorporates different perspectives, […]
A dissertation requires a student to undertake some research to investigate an issue or phenomenon that is of interest to the student and relevant to their area of study. The research will be based on the literature review and designed to answer the research question. There are two basic approaches to research: secondary and primary. […]
All dissertations, theses, or other lengthy academic works have an introduction and a conclusion, with the majority of students’ papers also containing an abstract. These three sections have many commonalities, with significant potential for crossover and duplication of content. However, when constructed expertly, these three distinct dissertation chapters should complement each other. The role of […]
Referencing in any assignment or article is essential, regardless of whether the source provided a direct quote or just an idea that was used by the student. Even where the student rephrases an idea, it is important to provide a reference, as failure to indicate the source of information and present it as one’s own […]
In any academic subject, there is the potential for essays and assignments as well as exams, to present students with questions that are similar to those asked in the past. The questions may be identical to previous years; alternatively, the questions may be altered or adapted slightly. The slight alteration or adaptation may help to […]
A dissertation or thesis research project requires a significant amount of research, with secondary research a necessity for any paper. The secondary research may be undertaken to create the theoretical foundation for the dissertation with the produce the literature review, and it may also be used as an alternative to primary research. Defining Secondary Research […]
The conclusion of an essay is the short section at the end of the assignment which succinctly brings together the different elements included in the main text, to recap on the most important components and present the main finding, or support for the argument of the paper. The conclusion provides an opportunity for the writer […]
Writing a dissertation or thesis is an important undertaking for a student. The completion of thedissertation will be preceded by the creation of dissertation proposal. The proposal is a document that outlines the topic of the project, as well as how the research to complete the paper will be undertaken and why the topic is […]