Activity

Listen to Hannah discussing some tips and advice that would have helped her during her dissertation process

Take a look at the points below and assign some rough time estimates to create a schedule for your dissertation
- Tracking down literature specific to your topic
- Data-collection (if relevant)
- Meetings with your supervisor - they may be away, so make sure you arrange meetings in advance
And do take Hannah's advice on making good use of other support available - within reason!

KEY POINTS

Writing a dissertation consists of two equally important activities - the research project and the presentation of your findings
The writing process is half of the task - it is during the writing up of your research project that you start to understand what you are doing and can refine and distil your argument so that it is clear to you, and therefore to your markers
The final presentation - adherence to your style-guide, preparation of your bibliography etc all count towards your final grade
There are lots of opportunities to receive support on both - do keep in contact with your supervisor, meet with an AWAS tutor to discuss your academic writing development, and make good use of the materials available online (via AWAS, the Academic Skills Centre, and the College's Bank of Assessed Work)