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Month: March 2024

Raise the Conceptual Level of Your Writing

Many students approach their literature reviews by emphasising who (i.e., the authors of each reference) is saying what. Each paragraph begins with the authors’ names. This approach is not advisable as it shifts the focus to the authors rather than the content of their statements. Consider the following paragraph as an example of this unfortunate …

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7 Criteria for Grading Your own Problem Statement

The problem statement of your dissertation or proposal is very important. It is a go-to section for your supervisors and examiners. So, why not grade your problem statement yourself? Here are 7 criteria. Score 1 point for each criterion if your problem statement deserves it, ½ a point if you’re undecided, and no point if it …

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