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Laerd Dissertation provides theoretical and practical articles to help undergraduate and postgraduate students complete their dissertations. We currently provide articles on dissertation titles, abstracts and acknowledgements.
During the month of February 2011, we will be launching a number of additional sections, including Research Strategy, Research Designs, Sampling Strategies, Research Limitations, amongst others.
We're building a wishlist of new articles to add during February and March 2011, so please leave us feedback if you would like to see specific articles.
Laerd Dissertation provides theoretical and practical articles to help undergraduate and postgraduate students complete their dissertations. We currently provide articles on dissertation titles, abstracts and acknowledgements.
During the month of February 2011, we will be launching a number of additional sections, including Research Strategy, Research Designs, Sampling Strategies, Research Limitations, amongst others.
We're building a wishlist of new articles to add during February and March 2011, so please leave us feedback if you would like to see specific articles.
General ARTICLES
What readers expect from a dissertation titleSince the dissertation title is your first opportunity to let the person marking your work know what the dissertation is about, it is important to understand what the reader expects. This article sets out what is expected from your dissertation title and what you should avoid to get the most from your title.
Write your dissertation acknowledgements in 10 minutes!Since many students write their dissertation acknowledgements section at the last minute, we’ve put together a guide to show you a useful structure to follow, as well as important content worth including.
How to structure your dissertation abstractEven though every dissertation is different, there is a fairly common way to effectively structure your dissertation abstract. This article takes you through the important components that the abstract should address, including the problem being addressed, the significance of the study, its methodological components, results and conclusions.