Resources Pages for the Academic Skills

Workshop Video

Watch a video recording of our online workshop "Dissertations and Final-year Projects" on our Moodle site. [New version coming here soon]

LSBU: Writing your abstract - A screencast by Andrew Read

LSBU: Dissertations and project reports - A screencast by Andrew Read

LSBU: Editing your literature review - A screencast by Andrew Read

Presentation:

Click here to download the PowerPoint file. Or view the presentation here:

Activities:

What are the steps in preparing for a project or dissertation?

The sections of a dissertation or thesis. Put the sections in the right order. This is a good way to familiarise yourself with the standard sections and, at the same time, think about whether you need that section and what you will put in it. 

Download Files:

HowTo Guide: Dissertations and Final-year Projects:  This has lots of essential information about Dissertations and projects.

Useful links:

• Dissertation and Final Project Support. A very useful online guide from the LSBU Library, with advice and resources to help with organising, researching and writing a dissertation or research-based final project. [Opens in new window]
• Scribbr. Writing and structuring your dissertation. Scribbr is a commercial company, but their website is free. It provides very good clear information - with explanations, videos, and examples to introduce students to writing dissertations. [Opens in new window]
• The Royal Literary Fund Dissertation Guide. A collection of tips and advice from professional writers, successful doctorate students and writing experts. [Opens in new window]
• University of Southampton guide to writing projects and dissertations (Pdf document) – useful for all, especially for DDS.  [Opens in new window]
• University of Leeds, Dissertation Examples. Read actual dissertations in this selection of good research projects and dissertations submitted by Leeds university students. It covers a wide variety of subject areas. [Opens in new window]
• Prospects. Good advice from experienced student advisors. A short introduction. (Prospects is an organisation that helps graduate students find positions) [Opens in new window]

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