Student'S Guide To Preparing Dissertations And Theses

Description: When writing a dissertation or thesis, it is essential to produce a work that is well-structured and well-presented. This book offers all the practical advice that students will need, giving clear examples throughout. Part 1 covers content - from the layout order of contents to the compilation of the bibliography and appendices. Part 2 concentrates on presentation and style, focusing on the details of how work should be presented and covering aspects such as writing styles, page numbers, margins and abbreviations. The first edition of this book contributed to improving countless dissertations and this new edition will continue to do the same - using the practical advice and guidance it offers could mean the difference between success and failure. Table of Contents: Part 1: An Overview of the Task; 1. Getting Things in the Right Order; 2. Title Page; 3. Abstract; 4. Author Declarations; 5. Acknowledgements; 6. Main Body of the Dissertation; 7. Appendices; 8. Bibliography; Part 2: Getting Your Act Together: The Key Processes; 9. Capturing Your Research; 10. Writing It Up: Getting Started, and Keeping Going; 11. Organising Your Files; 12. Winding Yourself Up?; Part 3: Nuts and Bolts: More Detail About the Main Elements; 13. Paper Size; 14. Page Margins; 15. Page Numbers; 16. Style of Writing; 17. Abbreviations; 18. Numbers; 19. Chapters; 20. References; 21. Notes; 22. Quotations; 23. Tables; 24. Figures; 25. Typing; 26. Binding; 27. Instructions for Typists