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Understanding different types of academic articles
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Managing Research Assignments
"you will be expected to complete various research assignments in university such as essays, term papers, project dissertations and oral and poster presentations that are intended to evaluate and improve your writing and presentation skills... Research assignments help you to clarify and make explicit your thinking about a given topic. To help you to manage these tasks successfully, the purpose of this present chapter is to provide some practical advice on planning, researching, writing and presenting your academic assignments."
Moran, A. (2023) Managing Your Own Learning at University. Revised and updated edition. London: University College Dublin Press.
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How to write dissertations & project reports
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Tackling a dissertation or project report: How to make the best possible start
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Choosing a dissertation or research topic: How to decide on a theme for your investigation
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Writing a proposal: How to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Time management: How to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Planning for dissertations: How to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Planning for experimental projects: How to organise your efforts effectively
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Note-making from source material: How to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project research
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Structuring a dissertation: How to organise your writing within a standard framework
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Presentation of dissertations and reports: How to follow the appropriate academic conventions
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Glossary of terms related to dissertations and long projects
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Ethics in researching and reporting: How to follow good research practice
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Ethics in researching and reporting
McMillan, K. (2021) The study skills book : your essential guide to university success. Fourth edition. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited.
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Understanding Methodologies
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Interpreting and manipulating data – how to approach graphs, tables, formulae and basic statistics
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2013) How to improve your critical thinking & reflective skills. Harlow, England: Pearson.
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Principles of quantitative research: How to obtain and analyse numerical information
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Principles of qualitative research: How to obtain and analyse descriptive information
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Experimental research and field visits: How to develop and apply your skills
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Number crunching: How to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Interpreting and presenting data: How to understand and produce graphs, tables and basic statistics
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B. (2011) How to write dissertations & project reports. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson.
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Dissertations: An overview

The session offers advice and tips in relation to choosing a topic or research question, planning your project, researching your sources and of course, the all important write up. All are welcome, be aware the session is broadly aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates who have not previously completed a dissertation or are returning to study.

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Research - Resource index

Research - general

Dissertations & long research projects

Research ethics

Research methods

Research and dissertations - Workshops

Dissertations: An overview