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Refining your draft dissertation

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1. Never edit on screen It’s well known in publishing that even really experienced editors cannot proofread on screen. You’ll need a printout and a red pen – and you’ll need to print it out multiple times as you go through refining it. 2. Read it right through The first time you read through your […]

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First steps: planning your dissertation module

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1. Find your module handbook! This will have all the information you need about what’s expected in this module and how you should present it. If you don’t have your module handbook, ask your tutor now (rather than later). Also find any presentations or notes they may have sent out. 2. Plan your workload Think

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