{"id":36496,"date":"2022-06-29T09:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/?p=36496"},"modified":"2022-06-29T13:39:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T11:39:29","slug":"how-to-plan-and-write-the-best-dissertation-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/how-to-plan-and-write-the-best-dissertation-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Plan and Write the Best Dissertation Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Writing a dissertation is something that many students dread when they begin their studies. Your dissertation often makes up a large proportion of your final grade<\/a><\/strong>, so it\u2019s important to work as hard as you can to get the best marks possible.

While a dissertation requires thousands of words and countless hours of research, the task shouldn\u2019t be something that fills you with fear. If you\u2019re able to start early, plan out your research effectively and remain productive throughout the process, you will find it easier to complete your dissertation in plenty of time to an excellent standard.
If you\u2019ve already started thinking about your dissertation, or you are preparing to write it, here is our ultimate guide to help you through each stage.
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1. Pick a research topic that interests you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our first tip may sound like an obvious one, but it\u2019s also one of the most important. Your dissertation is a large piece of work – few people want to spend hours writing about something that doesn\u2019t interest them. Your dissertation is one of the few chances that you have at university to exercise complete freedom around the topic of discussion. It\u2019s an opportunity to showcase your thoughts, share your opinions and prove to your professors how much you have learned during your studies.

If you\u2019re struggling to think of a topic, go back and think about some of the previous classes that you\u2019ve taken during your studies<\/a>. <\/strong>Which of these classes was your favorite? Which class did you look forward to going to? What was it about these classes that interested you?

By asking yourself these questions, it can help to clarify which topic should be the subject of your dissertation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Start as early as you can<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it\u2019s such an important piece of work, professors usually give you the brief for your dissertation many months before the deadline. It can be tempting to ignore your dissertation until the deadline becomes closer, but this can lead to unnecessary stress<\/a><\/strong>. The later you leave your work, the more likely it is that you\u2019ll have to rush to complete it, which can prevent you from getting a higher grade.

While you don\u2019t need to start writing everything straight away, if you can start to think about the topic, structure or arguments that you want to use in your dissertation (and keep a record of all the prep work you do) you will find it much easier to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Don\u2019t be scared to ask your professors for advice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your professor may not be able to go through your dissertation in detail, but that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t provide you with help. Before you start writing or planning anything, ask your professor if they can guide you in the direction of resources, information or advice that could be useful throughout the dissertation writing process<\/a><\/strong>. You may also be assigned a dissertation supervisor, a specific member of staff with whom you can schedule sessions to go over your work. Your supervisor\u2019s help will be an invaluable part of the process and can ensure you remain on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Set goals for yourself early on<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planning stage of your dissertation is one of the most important, and it can set you up for a successful project. During this stage, it\u2019s a good idea to set some initial goals for yourself<\/strong><\/a>. This will give you targets to work towards throughout the process and keep you motivated.

Your goals can include how many words you aim to have written by a given day, what you want to achieve in your dissertation, and which skills you would like to improve on. When it comes to word count, it\u2019s usually better to set manageable goals. It\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll be able to write thousands of words in one sitting – breaking the process into shorter sections means you\u2019re much more likely to make progress<\/strong>.

You can refer back to your goals and check them off a list as you complete them, which will also help you to stay productive and avoid rushing your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Keep a clear record of all the research you\u2019ve done<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing a dissertation involves a lot of research, and if you don\u2019t have a thorough record of all the websites, journals and references that you\u2019ve used, it can be hard to track them down again later on. Create a spreadsheet in which you can place all the links, authors, and titles of the resources that you\u2019ve used<\/a><\/strong>, so you can list them in your bibliography easily, and refer back to them whenever you need to find information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Never stop questioning yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what stage of writing you\u2019re at, you should never stop thinking critically about your work<\/strong><\/a>. Constantly ask yourself if you\u2019re convinced by the answers you are giving, whether references support your conclusions and if all your sources are relevant to the topic that you\u2019re writing about. By questioning everything you write, you\u2019ll be able to produce a compelling, professional dissertation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Ask others to proofread your work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve finished the majority of your writing, our final tip is to ask a friend or someone else that you trust to proofread your dissertation.

When you\u2019ve been working on something so closely, it can be hard to spot small mistakes that can impact your grade. When you give your work to someone to read with a fresh pair of eyes, they may be able to help you find improvements that can improve your writing. Make sure you ask your friends to proofread your work with plenty of time to spare before the deadline<\/strong><\/a>. This way, if they do notice any improvements that could be made, you have enough time to make the necessary changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning at EU Business School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At EU Business School<\/a><\/strong>, our student services team works hard to ensure that every student has the tools and resources they need to progress through their studies smoothly. If you have any questions about dissertations or our study programs, feel free to get in touch<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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