Dissertation writing requires a lot of research and time
from topic selection to writing the conclusion. You must try to avoid the following mistakes
in order to write a good dissertation.
1.
Topic Selection
For dissertation, writing it is imperative that you choose a
topic, on which research is not done before, or if you could question an
argument not done before, or if you could present a new perspective of the same
old method. As the word implies “re-search” this means that you are researching
the same things with different perspective to give something new and unique to
the readers. That’s what the scientist do, research over and over again in
order to find weakness and flaws of existing system that’s is how they come up
with new methods, techniques, systems and phenomena.
2.
Unfocused and Ambiguous Writing
In dissertation you have to very focused, make sure that
your literature review and other parts of the research are not deviated from
your topic. Irrelevant content can
reduced the quality of your work, you must try to be clear as possible
in order to avoid ambiguity in your writing. You can also check online websites
for dissertation writing help.
Most of the students often exaggerate and write too much
detail in order to complete the word count, if you are unable to complete word
count discuss it with your supervisor they will definitely facilitate you or
reduce your word count limit. But make sure that you do not compromise the
quality of your dissertation.
3.
Avoid Grammatical Error
While writing try to avoid grammatical mistakes, if you are
weak in grammar do not worry. MS Word offers features for grammar check and
phrase check you can use that feature. On the other hand, there is various software,
which you can install for a thorough check.
If you are using Google Docs you can install plug ins for browser which
you can use for grammar check.
If you are still not satisfied you can get help from your
friends or tutor to proof read your dissertation.
4.
Avoid referencing mistakes
First, check which referencing style is required for your
dissertation, ask your supervisor to provide you referencing style guide or you
can check your university portal they must have provided a copy for students to
access.
Every single comma or full stop is noticed therefore you
must be careful.
5.
Sources of data collection
While doing research make sure that you search in authentic
places where you can find authentic and valid data. You can visit your local
library or university library, universities give access to various online
journals which you can use free of cost. Some of the good online websites can
be Google Scholars, Google Books, jStore, Emerald Insight and various online
journals can provide you authentic support.
If you are still not confident in writing, you can always
refer to your tutor or supervisor they can surely provide you writing help and
guidance for writing your dissertation.
