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  • Dr S Loretti 7:10 am on February 25, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

    What to do if your dissertation gets rejected? 

    Don’t get disheartened if your past efforts could not get you the desired results. Every failure makes you learn to be stronger and determined than you were in the last attempt. Think creatively, use your knowledge and be informed about the previous mistakes while you begin with your work again.

    The first step is the critical evaluation of the specifics of your situation, keeping in mind the previous actions that lead you to failure. Devise and adapt new strategies while articulating what you did and what you did not understand. You should also try to look out for unique and innovative answers to your questions. To adapt to new strategies, it is essential to explore unfound information in the specific field. Adopt new techniques for searching information and broaden your knowledge base.

    Enhance your strengths to climb higher the ladder of success and narrow the gap between what you are today and what you want to be. Always remember that failures narrow your choices so that you can take up the right path.

     

    • Betty Kress 4:39 am on February 26, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      I am a new member to this board but seriously the posts are so motivating and helpful. I just feel like dissertation writing is not that a big issues that I always felt. Thanks a lot!

    • juliaamassin 12:12 pm on May 16, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      You are very right Dr. Loretti. Failures inform us about the mistakes we make.

  • Dr S Loretti 10:09 am on January 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

    Dissertation Abstract Writing Tips 

    Abstract, although, presented right at the beginning of the dissertation, is one of the last written pieces of work. It is in essence a précis version of the entire tome that you have put up for the examiner. A well-written abstract, is not just a preamble to your dissertation (this is the work of the introduction), but performs as standalone chapter that can replace your entire dissertation, in bibliographic presentations, citations, and online listings.

    Here are a few points that one must consider while compiling this work:

    • Depending upon the university rules, an abstract should ideally be 150 to 300 words long. Shorter the better is the thumb rule to be used.
    • It should include the salient features of every chapter of the dissertation, including the introduction, review of literature, goals, methodology, results, and conclusion, along with a summarizing line.
    • Like any piece of written work, the abstract should be written in a coherent language and logically structured.
    • When discussing various sections of the study, give due importance to the results and conclusions of the study and do not waste much space in building up the case.

    An abstract sets the expectations of the examiner and determines whether a reader will move forward or not. Thus, it is essential that a student put in complete efforts and thought while writing the abstract.

     

    • Isabella 10:50 am on February 14, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Should the abstract include all the findings of the research?

    • Taylor Memson 8:21 am on February 22, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      You can give a brief about your findings but don’t exceed the word limit.

  • Dr S Loretti 6:07 am on October 10, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Importance of dividing chapters within a dissertation 

    Just like your life is divided between many number of years, and each year has its own importance; a dissertation needs to be divided into chapters, that each represent something unique. Even though it may seem terribly difficult for students to correctly make the divide for chapters and write one chapter at a time,it is the only way your dissertation will get the impact it deserves.

    Before you begin your writing, you must know the structure of your dissertation properly. Each chapter requires a certain number of words and they all differ in terms of length and content. The flow of the chapters must be right. They should follow the previous chapter and lead to the next one.

    Basic Chapter Division in your Dissertation:

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    As a thumb rule, this is the basic guideline all students must follow while writing their dissertation. It allows to maintain a uniformity in all the dissertations and gives the evaluator a structured flow to read the dissertation. Also, when you divide your dissertation in the above mentioned chapter format, you create a structured document that clearly fulfils all the requirements of your university.

    Some important chapters you must not overlook in your dissertation:

    The Introduction Chapter: This should be around 200-300 words and no more than 2 pages in your dissertation. It must reflect all the contents that your dissertation contains and raise questions that your dissertation will answer in the following chapters. Make a few important words bold and italics to add importance to the keywords.

    The Literature Review Chapter: Many students get stuck on this second chapter and wait for months to get inspiration to complete it. If you are not sure about how to write this chapter, take assistance from your coach, professor or a professional dissertation writing service to complete this chapter correctly.

    The Methodology Chapter:This is the core of your dissertation. Out of the various methods available, you need to decide which methodology will suit your research and accordingly use it for your study. The methodology chapter requires you to write in detail the methods you have used in your dissertation as well as state the reasons for using them.

    The Conclusion Chapter: Your final chapter is as important as the other chapters. The main reason you write a conclusion to your dissertation is to give the reader details of your results and summarize the study in a precise and conclusive manner. Your conclusion must answer all the questions that were raised in the introduction chapter.

    A well-structured dissertation goes a long way in a good evaluation and future prospects. Divide your dissertation in appropriate chapters for a better result!

     

    • Keisha 10:51 am on January 4, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Dividing chapters cut the huge target into smaller aims making it easy to achieve.

    • Robert Weaver 8:22 am on February 12, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      I find data analysis, the worst among all the chapters.

  • Dr S Loretti 6:42 am on September 24, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Factors affecting dissertation topic selection process 

    Just like the cover of a book, your dissertation topic is the most important and the foremost impression of your dissertation. It is also the first step you will take towards climbing the long staircase of completing your thesis efficiently. However, it is this first step that will determine the course of your dissertation and its outcome. A bad topic can completely ruin your study while a good one can open up many new avenues for research as well as employment in the future. Therefore, every coach, tutor and professor will advise you to carefully select a topic. A number of factors will play a vital role in your topic selection. Read on to understand the underlying factors in your dissertation topic selection process.

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    Area of your study

    Start with selecting the subject that interests you. Don’t jump to the topic directly. Take small steps and move ahead using factual information so that you narrow down on a relevant and viable topic. Also, your interest level makes a huge difference in making your dissertation a success or a failure.

    Issues / Problems in that particular area

    Once you select a broad subject area find out the major problems/issues faced in the particular industry or field. If you are aware of the problems, you can create a research topic that will help solve the problem.

    Originality

    Select a topic that has not been worked on before. It may seem difficult to find an original topic, but the value of your dissertation will increase multi-fold if you conduct a research on a unique subject that has been untouched until now. Also, the evaluator and your potential employer will appreciate the new work that you can put forward.

    Methodology

    Your topic must allow you to select the right methodology for the research. Also, the data collection must be viable in order to achieve desired results. The analysis of the data must help in your topic conclusion and it must add value to your dissertation.

    Literature Review

    Do a thorough research before you finalize your topic on the available material for your study. You must have enough material to complete your dissertation. Go through publications, journals, earlier completed dissertations on related topics, online sources, etc. to understand the scope of your topic.

    Contribution to the future

    Even though your dissertation may not get read by a mass number of people, it should certainly make a positive impact on the lives of individuals. Choose a topic that will help in making a contribution towards future studies.

     

    • Gail Carter 10:51 am on January 1, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      I have hired consultants for topic selection since my suggested topic was getting refused all the time.

    • Medolie 8:23 am on January 25, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Oh! That’s sad. But my topic got approval in the first go, and I’ve planned all according to it. Wish to complete it soon.

  • Dr S Loretti 6:37 am on September 23, 2013 Permalink | Reply  

    Tips on Non-plagiarized Dissertation Writing 

    The task of writing a dissertation or a thesis is more a lot like writing a book. It gives sleepless nights to the students of Doctor of Philosophy degree and many other academic students as well. Writing a long essay on a particular subject always seems to be difficult for all. Dissertation is a completely new experience that is much larger and more independent.

    Your purpose in writing a thesis or dissertation should be well understood. The perspective of your writing; whether it is for communication purpose, personal purpose or institutional purpose, should be well taken care of. One should not get distracted from the topic for any reason. This point should be clear in mind before jotting down ideas for dissertation topics. Your writing style clarifies your ability and your mindset to the readers. If you; yourself would not be clear about your aim of writing till that moment you cannot even catch the eyeballs of the readers. The expectations of the readers should also be kept in mind.

    Following are the main tips which one should keep in mind while writing non-plagiarized dissertations:

    • Purpose or aim in writing a dissertation
    • Manage your resources
    • Time management
    • Conduct ethical research
    • Figure out how you work best, and try to work that way
    • Consent of the participants
    • Feeling of competition
    • Analyze your needs
    • Be yourself
    • Try to make your own words
     

    • Ashley Greene 10:52 am on February 12, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      How can I check that the content I’ve written is not plagiarised?

    • David Mathew 8:23 am on February 25, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Hi Ashley! You can get your content checked through various online plagiarism checking tools.

    • Rebecca 4:33 am on February 26, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      You can also take help from expert consultants, who can also edit the content written by you.

  • Dr S Loretti 12:52 pm on September 19, 2013 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: chemistry dissertation,   

    Writing a customized Chemistry Dissertation 

    Chemistry is one of the core streams of science that play a pivotal role in bringing constant developments in almost all other fields, including agriculture, medical sciences, food science, transport, textiles, etc. Studies conducted in this stream of science even at the dissertation level, are usually held under a great deal of scrutiny and review within the community. As a result, several chemistry research scholars find conducting research for their dissertation much easier than writing about their work and some resort to outsourcing the written work to custom dissertation writers.

    However, one thing to note when hiring a ghostwriter is that, unlike social sciences, writing a customized chemistry dissertation requires a sound-understanding of the various nuances of the subject. The slightest of error in replicating the equations or formulae can nullify the entire effort. A person with no or little knowledge will not be able to do the same justice to the research and data that you might have collected after undergoing a stringent schedule.

    Before finalizing a custom chemistry dissertation service, it is important to validate the qualifications of the writer, better still; ask for sample work done in the field of chemistry. Do not hesitate to question the writer with a few core principles of the subject to validate his/her subject know-how. These simple steps will ensure that you sign up with a genuine service provider.

     

    • Christina Dough 10:53 am on January 24, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Writing dissertation in the field of chemistry is really very troublesome.

    • David Qualls 8:24 am on February 2, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Chemistry is very interesting; for me researching in this field was the most amazing part.

  • Dr S Loretti 8:09 am on September 17, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Problems faced during editing Science Dissertations 

    While the actual execution of a research study can be highly exciting and satisfying, summarizing the same in the form of a dissertation is easier said than done. This is especially true in case of various streams of science.

    Proper organization and editing of the collected data is the key to a scholarly dissertation. The two commonly faced problems in editing science dissertations include:

    • Using highly technical language: Using jargons known only to a few related to the field of science will narrow the audience and reduce the potential outreach of your work. At the same time, over simplifying the language will dilute the essence of the work conducted and at times even reduce the credibility of your subject knowledge. The key is to find the right balance between technical jargon and common English.
    • Use of complex grammatical sentences: Several young scholars feel using long complex sentences with pre-positional phrases and passive voice is a norm when writing certain sections of the dissertation, especially the methodology. However, such sentences make the write-up dull and tedious to read. It is best to use small simple sentences in active voice.

    Editing any work is difficult if one doesn’t have a clear idea about what to expect in the final draft. Hence, always take a few moments to visualize what you want to convey in through the dissertation before editing.

     

    • Ravi 5:04 am on September 18, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      Can we use any specific tools for checking the grammar usage within a dissertation?

    • editingpublishing 5:09 am on September 18, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      Yes, there are many tools for checking the grammar usage within dissertation. You may try using tools like: Paper RATER, GRAMMARLY etc.

    • Kenneth A. Lewis 10:54 am on September 24, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      I just want my dissertation to have a consistent flow. Should I also look out for some editors?

    • Scott 8:24 am on November 12, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      You can contact experts for substantive editing wherein just the flow and language is worked upon.

    • Elizabeth B. White 5:10 am on September 29, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      It is very difficult to edit a science dissertation because it is too technical.

  • Dr S Loretti 9:02 am on September 6, 2013 Permalink | Reply  

    Issues in drafting an Accounting dissertation 

    Writing a dissertation is one of the most challenging tasks and there are several issues involved in drafting an accounting dissertation.  Let’s discuss briefly some of the key issues involved in drafting an accounting dissertation.

    The best way to begin is by keeping the sections of conceptual part wide open as it lends a helping hand to readers in order to understand the content of dissertation at one go. Besides, the introduction, the way you approach a dissertation is a key issue involved in drafting an accounting dissertation. Introduction makes the readers familiar with the thesis and puts forward the objectives and importance of the research.

    Once you are done with these points, you need to focus on another key issue involved in drafting an accounting dissertation – review of literature. This is one of the most important segments amongst all as it comes up with theoretical knowledge and also goes on to carry a cross check of all previous research done on the concerned topic reducing the chances of error one may commit while drafting an accounting dissertation.

    Last and probably, one of the most pivotal aspects of drafting accounting dissertation is methodology. If you can easily mention the procedure, instruments and participants you brought to play in your process of research, the dissertation gets a fresh lease of life.

     

    • Miranda Kirk 10:54 am on October 5, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      Should I display all the practical part in the data analysis chapter or as Annexure at the end of the dissertation?

    • Richard Castillo 8:25 am on November 21, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      You can describe the detailed analysis at the end under the Annexures. Data analysis chapter should show only the main part.

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