Writing a Dissertation For Dummies, UK Edition

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest! Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation. Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers: Part I:  What is a Dissertation?     Chapter 1:  So You Have to Write a Dissertation  Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question     Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation     Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation    Chapter 4: Getting Started       Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering Ethics      Chapter 6:  Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes    Part III: Getting On With Your Research       Chapter 7:  Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet Chapter 8:  Creating Your Own Empirical Data   Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions   Chapter 10: Staying on Track      Part IV: Writing and Polishing        Chapter 11:  Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical Dissertation     Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation    Chapter 13: Writing Effectively    Chapter 14:  References, Bibliographies and Appendices   Chapter 15:  Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation  Part V:  Managing The Overall Experience     Chapter 16: Your Work Habits       Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally  Chapter 18:  Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid    Chapter 19:  Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation successfully        Chapter 20:  Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist