Dissertation can be confusing and difficult for students because firstly, it is a very important piece of write up since dissertation is often used at master’s and doctorate levels, secondly it is usually very lengthy. So it often becomes difficult to understand what should be include, how it should be included, how to start, how to end, what exactly needs to be included and excluded, and what is the exact format of it? There are various questions in the minds of students while compiling a dissertation. So we have included some important points and techniques that help you in writing a dissertation.
- The format: A simple format of dissertation includes acknowledgement, wherein students acknowledge their teachers, guides, institution and supervisors who helped them to complete the dissertation. This is usually followed by an abstract that includes a gist of information present in the dissertation. Then there is introduction that includes, background information, problem statement, hypothesis and aim of the study. Then is the main body of dissertation that varies greatly for every topic but generally has case studies, findings, observations, methodologies, literature reviews, results, etc. It is then followed by a conclusion, then recommendations, scope of study and finally the references.
- The research: It is extremely important to have a well conducted research before and while working on your dissertation. A dissertation is all about research and includes detailed information on the topic. So ensure that you research properly and include every important information that can help you fetch better scores. For this, you may visit the local library, interview people, look for online journals and other important materials, discuss in your study group, focus on different perspectives, etc. The more research you, do the better dissertation will you make. So make sure that you understand the topic well and conduct and extensive research for it.
- The language: Language is another very important aspect of a dissertation that has to be kept in mind. When it comes to language, the aim should be to make the reader understand. Do not assume that your reader knows everything and you may use short cuts or jargons, but make it simple and basic so that anyone can know exactly what you are talking about. The language of your dissertation does not have to be fancy; neither do you have to run around the bush. Just present your solution in a simple and basic format, which demonstrates your ideas well and the reader can easily connect with your solution.
- The deadline: Every dissertation has a deadline so you need to work on time to be able to submit it within that time frame. You have to decide the time that will be taken to complete the dissertation because it is a deadline based work. It is not advisable to consume long time in research or writing that affects the submission time. So work smartly and keep apt time for each task of the dissertation, to be able to complete it within the stipulated deadline.
- The references: Reference is a list of sources that were used to write the dissertation. It refers to the source from where your information was taken from. It is very important to include a list of references in your dissertation otherwise your work can come under plagiarism. So do not forget to add a list of references and provide credibility to the dissertation.