Tips for Dissertation
Writing

Table of Contents
◈ Dissertation
◈ Dissertation formatting
◈ Challenges during dissertation writing
◈ What to do when you are unsure of your Dissertation?
◈ Structure of dissertation
◈ Tips for dissertation writing
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Dissertation
A dissertation is an extended piece of
academic writing on a specific topic
that is based on original research.
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Dissertation Formatting
Following things should be considered while formatting a dissertation:
◈ Language of dissertation
◈ Length of dissertation
◈ Page & Text Requirements
◈ Tables and Figures
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Challenges During Dissertation Writing
◈Topic selection is quite difficult and time consuming
◈Formatting and documentation can be tiresome
◈Time management is the biggest issue
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What to Do when You are Unsure of Your
Dissertation?
◈ Think about the aim of your research
and its objectives
◈ Write an introduction chapter first so
you can get a brief idea of your
research
◈ Start writing a literature review and
research methodology
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Structure of
Dissertation
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Title page
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table of Contents
Glossary
Introduction
Methodology
Results/Findings

Tips for Dissertation Writing
◈ Start thinking about the research topic as early as possible
◈ Create clear research objectives
◈ Don't worry if the findings are not according to your
expectations
◈ Think and plan ahead of time
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