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Open Dissertations contains records of over 1.2 million electronic theses and dissertations from around the world.
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Relevant workshops
How to Format Your Dissertation
Writing a dissertation involves many skills, including the ability to present your work clearly. This workshop will help you to explore the basics of dissertation structure, providing hints and tips for using Word effectively when writing your dissertation.
After this session you may want to attend: Proofreading
Identifying a Research Topic (Dissertation)
This workshop is for those students approaching their final year research project. It will help you to generate ideas for research topics, assess whether topics are feasible, and get you started on the first stages of research.
Before this session you may want to attend: Evaluating Resources, Understanding Research
What is a Dissertation?
This workshop introduces the purpose and potential of an extended research project, addressing key questions: ‘How do I find a topic? What academic skills are necessary for a dissertation? What can I write about? What is a literature review?’
Before this session you may want to attend: Understanding Research, Academic Judgement