Writing a good essay is a crucial skill that can benefit every student. Essays are frequently used by tutors as an assessment tool, testing the student’s ability to gain, apply, and present knowledge, so a piece of work will maximise potential marks. Good essay-writing involves preparation as topics set will usually require the student to […]
Well, if you’ve made it so far in the dissertation process that it’s time to write your results section, let us pause for just a moment and say ‘congratulations’. By no means is the work done, but you are now on the home stretch, and at the place where your research is finally what is […]
It is essential that students ensure all of their essays, assignments, projects, or dissertations are fully referenced. Failure to reference the ideas, research, or work of others could be regarded as plagiarism. References are also important as they allow readers to check the validity and accuracy of any claims made or facts cited, supporting the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A reflective essay requires the student to examine a past experience with the aim of either demonstrating how and why the student changed as a result of the experience, or what they learned from the experience to benefit their future actions or reactions. Therefore, the writer should think carefully about the event before they start […]
The introduction to an essay is in many ways the most important part, as it makes a first impression upon the marker and sets the scene for what’s to follow. It’s therefore essential to get it right. Here are some tips on precisely how to do that. The Upside-down triangle If you turn a triangle […]