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Dissertation Structure & Layout 101: How to structure your dissertation, thesis or research project.

By: Derek Jansen (MBA) Reviewed By: David Phair (PhD) | July 2019

So, you’ve got a decent understanding of what a dissertation is , you’ve chosen your topic and hopefully you’ve received approval for your research proposal . Awesome! Now its time to start the actual dissertation or thesis writing journey.

To craft a high-quality document, the very first thing you need to understand is dissertation structure . In this post, we’ll walk you through the generic dissertation structure and layout, step by step. We’ll start with the big picture, and then zoom into each chapter to briefly discuss the core contents. If you’re just starting out on your research journey, you should start with this post, which covers the big-picture process of how to write a dissertation or thesis .

Dissertation structure and layout - the basics

The Caveat

In this post, we’ll be discussing a traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout, which is generally used for social science research across universities, whether in the US, UK, Europe or Australia. However, some universities may have small variations on this structure (extra chapters, merged chapters, slightly different ordering, etc).

So, always check with your university if they have a prescribed structure or layout that they expect you to work with. If not, it’s safe to assume the structure we’ll discuss here is suitable. And even if they do have a prescribed structure, you’ll still get value from this post as we’ll explain the core contents of each section.

Overview: S tructuring a dissertation or thesis

Acknowledgements page
Abstract (or executive summary)
Table of contents , list of figures and tables
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Literature review
Chapter 3: Methodology
Chapter 4: Results
Chapter 5: Discussion
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Reference list

As I mentioned, some universities will have slight variations on this structure. For example, they want an additional “personal reflection chapter”, or they might prefer the results and discussion chapter to be merged into one. Regardless, the overarching flow will always be the same, as this flow reflects the research process , which we discussed here – i.e.:

The introduction chapter presents the core research question and aims .
The literature review chapter assesses what the current research says about this question.
The methodology, results and discussion chapters go about undertaking new research about this question.
The conclusion chapter (attempts to) answer the core research question .

In other words, the dissertation structure and layout reflect the research process of asking a well-defined question(s), investigating, and then answering the question – see below.

A dissertation's structure reflect the research process

To restate that – the structure and layout of a dissertation reflect the flow of the overall research process . This is essential to understand, as each chapter will make a lot more sense if you “get” this concept. If you’re not familiar with the research process, read this post before going further.

Right. Now that we’ve covered the big picture, let’s dive a little deeper into the details of each section and chapter. Oh and by the way, you can also grab our free dissertation/thesis template here to help speed things up.

The title page of your dissertation is the very first impression the marker will get of your work, so it pays to invest some time thinking about your title. But what makes for a good title? A strong title needs to be 3 things:

Succinct (not overly lengthy or verbose)
Specific (not vague or ambiguous)
Representative of the research you’re undertaking (clearly linked to your research questions)

Typically, a good title includes mention of the following:

The broader area of the research (i.e. the overarching topic)
The specific focus of your research (i.e. your specific context)
Indication of research design (e.g. quantitative , qualitative , or mixed methods ).

For example:

A quantitative investigation [research design] into the antecedents of organisational trust [broader area] in the UK retail forex trading market [specific context/area of focus].

Again, some universities may have specific requirements regarding the format and structure of the title, so it’s worth double-checking expectations with your institution (if there’s no mention in the brief or study material).

Acknowledgements

This page provides you with an opportunity to say thank you to those who helped you along your research journey. Generally, it’s optional (and won’t count towards your marks), but it is academic best practice to include this.

So, who do you say thanks to? Well, there’s no prescribed requirements, but it’s common to mention the following people:

Your dissertation supervisor or committee.
Any professors, lecturers or academics that helped you understand the topic or methodologies.
Any tutors, mentors or advisors.
Your family and friends, especially spouse (for adult learners studying part-time).

There’s no need for lengthy rambling. Just state who you’re thankful to and for what (e.g. thank you to my supervisor, John Doe, for his endless patience and attentiveness) – be sincere. In terms of length, you should keep this to a page or less.

Abstract or executive summary

The dissertation abstract (or executive summary for some degrees) serves to provide the first-time reader (and marker or moderator) with a big-picture view of your research project. It should give them an understanding of the key insights and findings from the research, without them needing to read the rest of the report – in other words, it should be able to stand alone .

For it to stand alone, your abstract should cover the following key points (at a minimum):

Your research questions and aims – what key question(s) did your research aim to answer?
Your methodology – how did you go about investigating the topic and finding answers to your research question(s)?
Your findings – following your own research, what did do you discover?
Your conclusions – based on your findings, what conclusions did you draw? What answers did you find to your research question(s)?

So, in much the same way the dissertation structure mimics the research process, your abstract or executive summary should reflect the research process, from the initial stage of asking the original question to the final stage of answering that question.

In practical terms, it’s a good idea to write this section up last , once all your core chapters are complete. Otherwise, you’ll end up writing and rewriting this section multiple times (just wasting time). For a step by step guide on how to write a strong executive summary, check out this post .

Need a helping hand?

This section is straightforward. You’ll typically present your table of contents (TOC) first, followed by the two lists – figures and tables. I recommend that you use Microsoft Word’s automatic table of contents generator to generate your TOC. If you’re not familiar with this functionality, the video below explains it simply:

If you find that your table of contents is overly lengthy, consider removing one level of depth. Oftentimes, this can be done without detracting from the usefulness of the TOC.

Right, now that the “admin” sections are out of the way, its time to move on to your core chapters. These chapters are the heart of your dissertation and are where you’ll earn the marks. The first chapter is the introduction chapter – as you would expect, this is the time to introduce your research…

It’s important to understand that even though you’ve provided an overview of your research in your abstract, your introduction needs to be written as if the reader has not read that (remember, the abstract is essentially a standalone document). So, your introduction chapter needs to start from the very beginning, and should address the following questions:

What will you be investigating (in plain-language, big picture-level)?
Why is that worth investigating? How is it important to academia or business? How is it sufficiently original?
What are your research aims and research question(s)? Note that the research questions can sometimes be presented at the end of the literature review (next chapter).
What is the scope of your study? In other words, what will and won’t you cover ?
How will you approach your research? In other words, what methodology will you adopt?
How will you structure your dissertation? What are the core chapters and what will you do in each of them?

These are just the bare basic requirements for your intro chapter. Some universities will want additional bells and whistles in the intro chapter, so be sure to carefully read your brief or consult your research supervisor.

If done right, your introduction chapter will set a clear direction for the rest of your dissertation. Specifically, it will make it clear to the reader (and marker) exactly what you’ll be investigating, why that’s important, and how you’ll be going about the investigation. Conversely, if your introduction chapter leaves a first-time reader wondering what exactly you’ll be researching, you’ve still got some work to do.

Now that you’ve set a clear direction with your introduction chapter, the next step is the literature review . In this section, you will analyse the existing research (typically academic journal articles and high-quality industry publications), with a view to understanding the following questions:

What does the literature currently say about the topic you’re investigating?
Is the literature lacking or well established? Is it divided or in disagreement?
How does your research fit into the bigger picture?
How does your research contribute something original?
How does the methodology of previous studies help you develop your own?

Depending on the nature of your study, you may also present a conceptual framework towards the end of your literature review, which you will then test in your actual research.

Again, some universities will want you to focus on some of these areas more than others, some will have additional or fewer requirements, and so on. Therefore, as always, its important to review your brief and/or discuss with your supervisor, so that you know exactly what’s expected of your literature review chapter.

Now that you’ve investigated the current state of knowledge in your literature review chapter and are familiar with the existing key theories, models and frameworks, its time to design your own research. Enter the methodology chapter – the most “science-ey” of the chapters…

In this chapter, you need to address two critical questions:

Exactly HOW will you carry out your research (i.e. what is your intended research design)?
Exactly WHY have you chosen to do things this way (i.e. how do you justify your design)?

Remember, the dissertation part of your degree is first and foremost about developing and demonstrating research skills . Therefore, the markers want to see that you know which methods to use, can clearly articulate why you’ve chosen then, and know how to deploy them effectively.

Importantly, this chapter requires detail – don’t hold back on the specifics. State exactly what you’ll be doing, with who, when, for how long, etc. Moreover, for every design choice you make, make sure you justify it.

In practice, you will likely end up coming back to this chapter once you’ve undertaken all your data collection and analysis, and revise it based on changes you made during the analysis phase. This is perfectly fine. Its natural for you to add an additional analysis technique, scrap an old one, etc based on where your data lead you. Of course, I’m talking about small changes here – not a fundamental switch from qualitative to quantitative, which will likely send your supervisor in a spin!

You’ve now collected your data and undertaken your analysis, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. In this chapter, you’ll present the raw results of your analysis . For example, in the case of a quant study, you’ll present the demographic data, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics , etc.

Typically, Chapter 4 is simply a presentation and description of the data, not a discussion of the meaning of the data. In other words, it’s descriptive, rather than analytical – the meaning is discussed in Chapter 5. However, some universities will want you to combine chapters 4 and 5, so that you both present and interpret the meaning of the data at the same time. Check with your institution what their preference is.

Now that you’ve presented the data analysis results, its time to interpret and analyse them. In other words, its time to discuss what they mean, especially in relation to your research question(s).

What you discuss here will depend largely on your chosen methodology. For example, if you’ve gone the quantitative route, you might discuss the relationships between variables . If you’ve gone the qualitative route, you might discuss key themes and the meanings thereof. It all depends on what your research design choices were.

Most importantly, you need to discuss your results in relation to your research questions and aims, as well as the existing literature. What do the results tell you about your research questions? Are they aligned with the existing research or at odds? If so, why might this be? Dig deep into your findings and explain what the findings suggest, in plain English.

The final chapter – you’ve made it! Now that you’ve discussed your interpretation of the results, its time to bring it back to the beginning with the conclusion chapter . In other words, its time to (attempt to) answer your original research question s (from way back in chapter 1). Clearly state what your conclusions are in terms of your research questions. This might feel a bit repetitive, as you would have touched on this in the previous chapter, but its important to bring the discussion full circle and explicitly state your answer(s) to the research question(s).

Next, you’ll typically discuss the implications of your findings? In other words, you’ve answered your research questions – but what does this mean for the real world (or even for academia)? What should now be done differently, given the new insight you’ve generated?

Lastly, you should discuss the limitations of your research, as well as what this means for future research in the area. No study is perfect, especially not a Masters-level. Discuss the shortcomings of your research. Perhaps your methodology was limited, perhaps your sample size was small or not representative, etc, etc. Don’t be afraid to critique your work – the markers want to see that you can identify the limitations of your work. This is a strength, not a weakness. Be brutal!

This marks the end of your core chapters – woohoo! From here on out, it’s pretty smooth sailing.

The reference list is straightforward. It should contain a list of all resources cited in your dissertation, in the required format, e.g. APA , Harvard, etc.

It’s essential that you use reference management software for your dissertation. Do NOT try handle your referencing manually – its far too error prone. On a reference list of multiple pages, you’re going to make mistake. To this end, I suggest considering either Mendeley or Zotero. Both are free and provide a very straightforward interface to ensure that your referencing is 100% on point. I’ve included a simple how-to video for the Mendeley software (my personal favourite) below:

Some universities may ask you to include a bibliography, as opposed to a reference list. These two things are not the same . A bibliography is similar to a reference list, except that it also includes resources which informed your thinking but were not directly cited in your dissertation. So, double-check your brief and make sure you use the right one.

The very last piece of the puzzle is the appendix or set of appendices. This is where you’ll include any supporting data and evidence. Importantly, supporting is the keyword here.

Your appendices should provide additional “nice to know”, depth-adding information, which is not critical to the core analysis. Appendices should not be used as a way to cut down word count (see this post which covers how to reduce word count ). In other words, don’t place content that is critical to the core analysis here, just to save word count. You will not earn marks on any content in the appendices, so don’t try to play the system!

Time to recap…

And there you have it – the traditional dissertation structure and layout, from A-Z. To recap, the core structure for a dissertation or thesis is (typically) as follows:

Acknowledgments page

Most importantly, the core chapters should reflect the research process (asking, investigating and answering your research question). Moreover, the research question(s) should form the golden thread throughout your dissertation structure. Everything should revolve around the research questions, and as you’ve seen, they should form both the start point (i.e. introduction chapter) and the endpoint (i.e. conclusion chapter).

I hope this post has provided you with clarity about the traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout. If you have any questions or comments, please leave a comment below, or feel free to get in touch with us. Also, be sure to check out the rest of the Grad Coach Blog .

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Glad to hear that, Arun. Good luck writing your dissertation.

Such clear practical logical advice. I very much needed to read this to keep me focused in stead of fretting.. Perfect now ready to start my research!

what about scientific fields like computer or engineering thesis what is the difference in the structure? thank you very much

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Hi! How many words maximum should contain the abstract?

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How To Write 10,000 Words Dissertation

Date published May 22 2021 by Stella Carter

It was day 19, my sleep schedule was messed up and so was my mental health. It was like I didn’t know what to do and how to do… That LEGO set was giving me such a nightmare and I knew I had to finish building it because my nephew’s birthday was coming up.

Wait, you thought I was talking about my dissertation? Oh, no I finished that a month before the deadline. Although, I won’t ever say writing my dissertation was easy, I had my fair share of struggles with figuring out the dissertation layout. But hey, you don’t have to worry, I struggled just so I can help students like you create a perfect dissertation easily!

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Dissertation Breakdown, Simple And Easy To Understand

Let me explain dissertations with a simple dissertation breakdown:

Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Data Collection + Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendations

Every dissertation has same structure whether it’s a 7000 words dissertation or a 10000 words dissertation structure . Each of these chapters has a different but significant weight in your dissertation so be extra careful with each of them!

How To Write A Dissertation Introduction? Find Out Here:

A good introduction is the key to capture the reader’s attention and keep him or her hooked up till the end. The introduction chapter includes your argument, its background, scope, research questions and assumptions about the outcomes.

Dissertation Introduction Word Count To Capture The Reader:

If you are thinking how many words for dissertation introduction in a 10000 word dissertation, here is your answer

In a 10000 words dissertation, dissertation introduction word count should be 1000 words and these 1000 words are your only way to get to the reader and make them read your whole dissertation!

Once you understand how to write a dissertation introduction, nothing is coming in your way of crafting a flawless dissertation structure.

How Many Words Is A Dissertation Literature Review Is Considered Ideal?

Literature Review chapter includes a concise and critical summary of all the literature that you used for your dissertation and research.

If you are thinking how many words should a literature review be in a dissertation , well, In a 10000 words dissertation, the idea length of the literature review chapter should be around 3000 words.

Make sure to keep the balance otherwise the read could get bored and move to another chapter which could affect negatively on your grades.

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What Is The Ideal Length Of Methodology Chapter?

In the methodology chapter, you have to mention the methods you used for research and writing your dissertation so the reader(s) don’t get confused while reading your dissertation.

How long should a methodology be in a 10,000 word dissertation is a key question and the magic number is 1500. Remember that your structuring will be perfectly balanced.

The magic number can do wonders but only when it is as exact 1500. Try to do it and your professors will be pleased.

How To Perfectly Balance The Data Collection + Analysis

You have to state data collected after your research and a detailed analysis on it in this chapter.

In a 10000 dissertation word count, the data collection + analysis chapter should have 500 words. Comparatively shorter than other chapters but these 500 words should be very detailed! Make sure of it otherwise your professors won’t be happy and I learned it the hard way with revisions.

How Long Should A Dissertation Conclusion Be? Let's Find Out!

The final chapter is an important chapter of your dissertation because it is the outcome and final result of all of your research and hard work over months.

Talking about how long should a conclusion be on a 10000 word dissertation , we believe that the ideal length of the conclusion and recommendations chapter is 1000 in a 10000 words dissertation. In these 1000 words you have to thoroughly explain the outcomes of your research and your opinions and recommendations about it.

How Long Does It Take To Write A 10000 Word Dissertation?

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This is a very commonly asked question with an infinite number of answers.

When I knew it was time to start writing my dissertation, I started quickly and got done with it very quickly in around 25 days. These days included a few breaks as well because I didn’t want to burn myself out.

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The key to write a flawless dissertation to capture a reader lies among the balance. Once you master the balance there’s nothing else you have to worry about at all besides the deadline. I recommend you and every single student around the year that you should never ever leave the dissertations for the due date.

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Dissertation writing is no simple feat. It’s a lengthy process that usually lasts for months. To understand how to structure a dissertation is one of the most important questions. If you know, let’s say, a 10000 word dissertation breakdown into its chapters, you’ve got a major problem solved.

Dissertation writing in UK is no simple feat. It’s a lengthy process that usually lasts for months and novice students have a lot of trouble adjusting to its many needs, some of which are unexpected. In that manner, understanding how to structure a dissertation and dissertation word count breakdown becomes one of the most important questions. If you know, let’s say, a 10000-word dissertation breakdown into its chapters, you’ve got the first problem solved.

Yes, you have. You see? Knowing your dissertation word count breakdown structure sorts out so many problems for you. Once you have that sorted, you can move on to focusing on what to write in each of the chapters and structure them properly without having to worry about crossing your word limit because now you know how many words go per section in the dissertation.

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Knowing Dissertation Word Count Breakdown In Chapters

Let’s begin with what the usual number of chapters is in a dissertation. Before you read the rest of this section, though, let me tell you the most important thing here is to follow your university’s/college’s guidelines. If they have given you a particular structure to follow, do exactly that.

In case you’ve been thrown in the arena to battle with the dissertation dragon (that sounds so corny) without much help, you need to figure out how to overcome the beast.

Out of the usual options for dissertation breakdown, a 5-chapter structure is more convenient for this discussion.

I just noticed you looking suspiciously at the word convenient .

Well, I didn’t mean we were going to miss anything. Of course, we can’t leave anything important undiscussed. I just don’t want to make this discussion complicated for you.

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This is the chapters of dissertation word count breakdown I want you to consider:

Chapters of dissertation breakdown pyramid

A simple 5-chapter dissertation structure.

The chapters are listed in the pyramid in order of sequence. Do not think the size of a chunk is connected to the chapter’s word count percentage.

Important Reminder: Your 10000 Word Dissertation is a 10000 Word Essay

Another thing you should remember about your dissertation.

It’s an essay.

Or a book of interconnected essays, since every chapter is itself an essay as well. With quite a few sub-sections.

So, when you’re working on your dissertation structure, remember to write it like an essay.

How Many Words Go Per Section in My Dissertation?

It’s all about the ratio. Each chapter of the dissertation is expected to have a particular chunk of the report in terms of the number of words allowed.

Let me give you the percentage ratio I use for calculating each chapter’s word count for our customers at Dissertation Sage. I’ll be using a 10000 word dissertation word count breakdown for simpler calculations.

Doughnut chart representation of chapters of dissertation breakdown

NOTE: This is a tentative dissertation breakdown. Some university guidelines will ask for a different number of words for a chapter and some other places will ask for a different set of chapter titles. So, again, stick to your university’s given guidelines. What I have done here is a convenient breakdown for you to understand how much of your dissertation’s word count should go into its main sections.

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Now that you know what percentage of words goes into which section of your dissertation, you can easily calculate your dissertation breakdown on your own.

But we’ll make it even easier. You don’t have to leave this page without getting the actual numbers for your dissertation chapters, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s a 10000-word dissertation or a 12000-word dissertation word count breakdown (or more) because it’s the ratio that matters.

Here’s your dissertation word count breakdown calculator. Just put in your total word count and the calculator will give you the numbers in a tick.

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The Structure and Breakdown of 10000 Words Dissertation

The structure and breakdown of the dissertation is the first thing that students look for when they start writing a dissertation. If you have a clear idea about the word count of each chapter in a dissertation, it can make your dissertation writing task easy. In this article, the expert writers at The Academic Papers UK have provided complete guidelines about the structure and breakdown of a 10,000 words dissertation.

The structure and breakdown of word count are as essential in dissertation writing as is the map or design of a building because it provides you with the base for writing a dissertation. It is a fact that the total word count, and structure for dissertation vary from subject to subject as well as for different education levels such as PhD, Masters and Undergraduate. Also, every institution has its own requirements and guidelines. When you are asked to write a dissertation, your supervisor will provide you with a dissertation template or dissertation writing prompt. In this dissertation writing prompt, a complete detail about the dissertation structure will be presented.

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Introduction: how long should an introduction be in a 10000 words dissertation.

The first main chapter of a dissertation is known as an introduction. The introductory chapter of a dissertation consists of 10% of the whole dissertation. If you are going to write a dissertation of 10,000 words, the introductory chapter of a dissertation should consist of 1000 words. In these 1000 words, you will have to establish your research topic, state your research questions, state the objectives of the dissertation and provide an overview of the structure of the dissertation.

Literature Review: How Long Should a Literature Review Be in A 10000 Words Dissertation?

The literature review chapter of a dissertation consists of 30% of the whole dissertation. In 10,000 words dissertation, the length of the literature review chapter of the dissertation will be 3000 words. In these 3000 words, you will have to address the gap in the literature, take a methodological approach to the topic, propose the possible solutions to the unsolved questions and strengthen the existing knowledge relevant to your dissertation topic idea with the help of the new data.

Research Methodology: How Long Should a Methodology Be in A 10000 Words Dissertation?

The research methodology chapter of a dissertation consists of 15% of the whole dissertation. In 10,000 words dissertation, the research methodology chapter of a dissertation should consist of 1500 words. In these 1500 words, you will have to provide the overall structure and style of the dissertation, provide complete detail to analyze the data and provide a complete idea about the evaluation of the research methods. You can also get expert help in writing a Dissertation methodology chapter customized to your needs by our expert writer.

Findings/Results: How Many Words Should Findings and Results Be in A 10000-Word Dissertation?

The findings or results chapter of a dissertation consists of 5% of the whole dissertation. In 10,000 words dissertation, the findings or results section of a dissertation consists of 500 words. In these 500 words, it is necessary for a student to provide an in-depth analysis of the results of a dissertation.

Discussion: How Many Words Should a Discussion Be in A Dissertation?

The analysis or discussion chapter of a dissertation consists of 30% of the whole dissertation. Like the literature review, the analysis or discussion chapter of a dissertation should also consist of 3000 words. In these 3000 words, you will have to provide a complete overview of the implications of the results which are relevant to the main theme of your dissertation.

Conclusions + Recommendations: How Long Should A Conclusion Be In a 10000 Words Dissertation?

The conclusions and recommendations chapter of a dissertation consists of 10% of the whole dissertation. In 10,000 words dissertation, the conclusions and recommendations chapter of a dissertation consists of 1000 words. In these 1000 words, you will have to summarize the main points of your dissertation. This last chapter of a dissertation leaves a clear understanding of the main argument of the dissertation.

References: How Many References for A 10000 Words Dissertation?

Students are required to back their writing with authentic references to avoid plagiarism. Usually, no limit is set for the number of references by institutions as it depends on the literature available on a certain topic. However, you should not miss any research study or research paper in your subject area. You need to authenticate the latest references to back your hypothesis, to state the significance and need of your research topic. Also, you need journals, books, research papers, and articles published previously for your literature review chapter.

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Is it Possible to Write a 10,000-word Undergraduate Dissertation in 16 Days?

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The clock is counting down, and the deadline for your undergraduate dissertation is on the away.

Whether the timeline caught you by surprise or you've been meticulously planning, the final stretch demands a strategic, focused approach.

We've crafted a foolproof 16-day plan to not only complete your 10,000-word dissertation but to ensure it shines with clarity, coherence, and scholarly insight.

From brainstorming compelling topics to fine-tuning each sentence, this guide is your roadmap through the labyrinth of research, writing, and revision.

16-Day Plan to Write a 10,000-word Undergraduate Dissertation

Whether you were given a month or two to submit your undergraduate dissertation paper, the fact is that today you are just 16 days away from the deadline. With no time to waste, here is how you can write a 10,000-word dissertation in 16 days.

Day 1 – 2: Brainstorm Potential Topics

Devote the first two days to just brainstorming topic ideas and nothing else. Start with making a list of topics you are interested in and then look into each. You can also explore topics that are related to your career goals. That way, you begin to get a better understanding of the field of your choice.

The topic should not be too vague or complex. Once you have made your decision, discuss it with your guide to check its feasibility before you go ahead.

Day 3 – 6: Start the Research

You have a topic and your guide’s approval. Now is the time to get immersed in conducting detailed research on the chosen topic. Don’t just rely on search engines – you have four days in hand, spend one day in the college library, and refer to journals and past dissertations.

Research that involves fieldwork, such as surveys, lab work, and interviews, is more time-consuming, so ensure you plan it accordingly. Gather all the information you collected through various sources and organize it properly so you don’t have to look for it later.

Day 7: Create a Rough Outline

Just like you created rough outlines for college essays, you need to do the same for your dissertation paper. Outline the sections you plan to include and enlist the main points under each section. Broadly, these are the sections you must have:

Introduction;
Literature Review;
Research Methodology;
Results or Findings;
Conclusion;
Bibliography.

You must ensure you have included the key points and see that the paper flows logically. Once the outline is ready, it is a good idea to consult your guide and incorporate their feedback.

Day 8 – 12: Start Drafting

Now begins the writing process, and you have five days to complete it, which is a reasonable amount of time to do full justice. It is a good idea to break down the writing and aim to finish 1,000 – 2,000 words daily. This saves you from burnout and enhances productivity, too.

Find the best time to write when your surroundings are peaceful, and you can devote all your attention to completing the paper. Keep your phone away while writing, and be focused on meeting your daily writing goal. Before you know it, your 10,000-word dissertation paper will be over!

Day 13: Take a Break

The hard part is over – you are done with the writing. Not only do you need a break, you truly deserve one. Before you hop on to the next step, pat yourself on the back for completing it on time and take a break. Spend time with friends, relax, watch a movie, or do anything that takes your mind off the paper and rejuvenates your mind.

Day 14: Edit the Paper

You've diligently written 10,000 words or more, and now it's crucial to refine your manuscript for the final submission. As you review your work, ask yourself:

Is the content concise, or could it be more succinct?
Are concepts repeated or presented clearly just once?
Does the narrative flow smoothly and logically?
Are there sections that need better organization?
Are your arguments well-balanced and substantiated?

Remember, a fresh perspective is invaluable, so allow some time to rest your eyes before beginning the editing process.

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Day 15: Do a Thorough Proofread

Many mistakes in editing and proofreading for being the same, but that’s not true. While editing is about checking the flow and quality of writing, proofreading involves checking for spelling, grammatical, and typing errors. Both of these are equally important to submit quality, well-written papers.

Day 16: Ask for Feedback

Finally, you are done with your 10,000-word undergraduate dissertation paper! Before you bind it, it helps to get feedback on your paper. Share a copy with a friend, parent, or guide and get a fresh set of eyes on your writing. They may be able to point out loopholes or flaws that can give you perspective and help you improve the piece further.

Frequently Asked Questions

Embarking on the journey of writing a 10,000-word undergraduate dissertation in just 16 days can spark a myriad of questions and concerns. In this section, we've compiled the most commonly asked questions to provide you with clear, concise answers, ensuring a smoother and more efficient dissertation-writing process. Whether you're curious about time management strategies, seeking writing tips, or looking for clarity on structural elements, you'll find your answers here.

How long does it take to write a 10000-word dissertation?

The time it takes to write 10,000 words can vary significantly based on various factors, including the writer's speed, the complexity of the topic, the amount of research required, and the level of detail needed. Our writers are equipped to write a comprehensive and well-researched document of 10,000 words within a span of just two weeks.

Can you write a dissertation in a day?

Writing a comprehensive dissertation in a day is a herculean task, even for our writers. While our team comprises highly trained and professional writers, quality and thorough research take time. In a day, what we can offer is to craft a well-structured chapter of your undergraduate dissertation or develop a detailed, perfect outline for it. This ensures that you receive a solid foundation or a significant portion of your dissertation, characterized by the quality and depth you expect from professional writers.

What is a 10,000-word undergraduate dissertation structure?

A 10,000-word undergraduate dissertation typically follows a structured approach to ensure that the content is well-organized and coherent. Here's a general structure that is commonly used, along with approximate word counts for each section to guide you:

Title Page (1 page)
Abstract (150-300 words)
Acknowledgements (optional, 100-200 words)
Table of Contents (1-2 pages)
List of Figures and Tables (if applicable, 1-2 pages)
Introduction (800-1,000 words)
Literature Review (2,000-2,500 words)
Methodology (1,500-2,000 words)
Results or Findings (1,000-1,500 words)
Discussion (2,000-2,500 words)
Conclusion (800-1,000 words)
References/Bibliography (not included in word count)
Appendices (if applicable, not included in word count)

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How to Write a Dissertation | A Guide to Structure & Content

A dissertation or thesis is a long piece of academic writing based on original research, submitted as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

The structure of a dissertation depends on your field, but it is usually divided into at least four or five chapters (including an introduction and conclusion chapter).

The most common dissertation structure in the sciences and social sciences includes:

An introduction to your topic
A literature review that surveys relevant sources
An explanation of your methodology
An overview of the results of your research
A discussion of the results and their implications
A conclusion that shows what your research has contributed

Dissertations in the humanities are often structured more like a long essay , building an argument by analysing primary and secondary sources . Instead of the standard structure outlined here, you might organise your chapters around different themes or case studies.

Other important elements of the dissertation include the title page , abstract , and reference list . If in doubt about how your dissertation should be structured, always check your department’s guidelines and consult with your supervisor.

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Acknowledgements, table of contents, list of figures and tables, list of abbreviations, introduction, literature review / theoretical framework, methodology, reference list.

The very first page of your document contains your dissertation’s title, your name, department, institution, degree program, and submission date. Sometimes it also includes your student number, your supervisor’s name, and the university’s logo. Many programs have strict requirements for formatting the dissertation title page .

The title page is often used as cover when printing and binding your dissertation .

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The acknowledgements section is usually optional, and gives space for you to thank everyone who helped you in writing your dissertation. This might include your supervisors, participants in your research, and friends or family who supported you.

The abstract is a short summary of your dissertation, usually about 150-300 words long. You should write it at the very end, when you’ve completed the rest of the dissertation. In the abstract, make sure to:

State the main topic and aims of your research
Describe the methods you used
Summarise the main results
State your conclusions

Although the abstract is very short, it’s the first part (and sometimes the only part) of your dissertation that people will read, so it’s important that you get it right. If you’re struggling to write a strong abstract, read our guide on how to write an abstract .

In the table of contents, list all of your chapters and subheadings and their page numbers. The dissertation contents page gives the reader an overview of your structure and helps easily navigate the document.

All parts of your dissertation should be included in the table of contents, including the appendices. You can generate a table of contents automatically in Word.

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If you have used a lot of tables and figures in your dissertation, you should itemise them in a numbered list . You can automatically generate this list using the Insert Caption feature in Word.

If you have used a lot of abbreviations in your dissertation, you can include them in an alphabetised list of abbreviations so that the reader can easily look up their meanings.

If you have used a lot of highly specialised terms that will not be familiar to your reader, it might be a good idea to include a glossary . List the terms alphabetically and explain each term with a brief description or definition.

In the introduction, you set up your dissertation’s topic, purpose, and relevance, and tell the reader what to expect in the rest of the dissertation. The introduction should:

Establish your research topic , giving necessary background information to contextualise your work
Narrow down the focus and define the scope of the research
Discuss the state of existing research on the topic, showing your work’s relevance to a broader problem or debate
Clearly state your objectives and research questions , and indicate how you will answer them
Give an overview of your dissertation’s structure

Everything in the introduction should be clear, engaging, and relevant to your research. By the end, the reader should understand the what , why and how of your research. Not sure how? Read our guide on how to write a dissertation introduction .

Before you start on your research, you should have conducted a literature review to gain a thorough understanding of the academic work that already exists on your topic. This means:

Collecting sources (e.g. books and journal articles) and selecting the most relevant ones
Critically evaluating and analysing each source
Drawing connections between them (e.g. themes, patterns, conflicts, gaps) to make an overall point

In the dissertation literature review chapter or section, you shouldn’t just summarise existing studies, but develop a coherent structure and argument that leads to a clear basis or justification for your own research. For example, it might aim to show how your research:

Addresses a gap in the literature
Takes a new theoretical or methodological approach to the topic
Proposes a solution to an unresolved problem
Advances a theoretical debate
Builds on and strengthens existing knowledge with new data

The literature review often becomes the basis for a theoretical framework , in which you define and analyse the key theories, concepts and models that frame your research. In this section you can answer descriptive research questions about the relationship between concepts or variables.

The methodology chapter or section describes how you conducted your research, allowing your reader to assess its validity. You should generally include:

The overall approach and type of research (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, experimental, ethnographic)
Your methods of collecting data (e.g. interviews, surveys, archives)
Details of where, when, and with whom the research took place
Your methods of analysing data (e.g. statistical analysis, discourse analysis)
Tools and materials you used (e.g. computer programs, lab equipment)
A discussion of any obstacles you faced in conducting the research and how you overcame them
An evaluation or justification of your methods

Your aim in the methodology is to accurately report what you did, as well as convincing the reader that this was the best approach to answering your research questions or objectives.

Next, you report the results of your research . You can structure this section around sub-questions, hypotheses, or topics. Only report results that are relevant to your objectives and research questions. In some disciplines, the results section is strictly separated from the discussion, while in others the two are combined.

For example, for qualitative methods like in-depth interviews, the presentation of the data will often be woven together with discussion and analysis, while in quantitative and experimental research, the results should be presented separately before you discuss their meaning. If you’re unsure, consult with your supervisor and look at sample dissertations to find out the best structure for your research.

In the results section it can often be helpful to include tables, graphs and charts. Think carefully about how best to present your data, and don’t include tables or figures that just repeat what you have written – they should provide extra information or usefully visualise the results in a way that adds value to your text.

Full versions of your data (such as interview transcripts) can be included as an appendix .

The discussion is where you explore the meaning and implications of your results in relation to your research questions. Here you should interpret the results in detail, discussing whether they met your expectations and how well they fit with the framework that you built in earlier chapters. If any of the results were unexpected, offer explanations for why this might be. It’s a good idea to consider alternative interpretations of your data and discuss any limitations that might have influenced the results.

The discussion should reference other scholarly work to show how your results fit with existing knowledge. You can also make recommendations for future research or practical action.

The dissertation conclusion should concisely answer the main research question, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of your central argument. Wrap up your dissertation with a final reflection on what you did and how you did it. The conclusion often also includes recommendations for research or practice.

In this section, it’s important to show how your findings contribute to knowledge in the field and why your research matters. What have you added to what was already known?

You must include full details of all sources that you have cited in a reference list (sometimes also called a works cited list or bibliography). It’s important to follow a consistent reference style . Each style has strict and specific requirements for how to format your sources in the reference list.

The most common styles used in UK universities are Harvard referencing and Vancouver referencing . Your department will often specify which referencing style you should use – for example, psychology students tend to use APA style , humanities students often use MHRA , and law students always use OSCOLA . M ake sure to check the requirements, and ask your supervisor if you’re unsure.

To save time creating the reference list and make sure your citations are correctly and consistently formatted, you can use our free APA Citation Generator .

Your dissertation itself should contain only essential information that directly contributes to answering your research question. Documents you have used that do not fit into the main body of your dissertation (such as interview transcripts, survey questions or tables with full figures) can be added as appendices .

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Writing a lengthy dissertation can be a bit tricky task because organizing the structure and deciding the word count. It is because of this reason that there are dissertation help in the UK to provide students with correct guidance on how to write a lengthy dissertation. There are many dissertation writing services in the UK. A dissertation is required to be structured in a particular manner and the word count and the type of research topic also plays a key role in the. Of the total word count, 10% of it should be dedicated to writing the introduction part which is the first chapter of the dissertation. Since a base or platform of the entire dissertation is required to be created within this chapter, therefore, 10% of the word count is required to be allotted to this section. Within this section, the research aims and objectives, research questions, the background of the research and the outline of the research are covered. Since each of these aspects are required to be covered in small portions of words therefore, 10% of the word count is justifiable in this section. Thus, in a dissertation of 10000 words, 1000 words are required to be allotted to the introduction chapter.

The next chapter is the literature review which is one of the lengthiest chapters of the dissertation as the theoretical foundation of the dissertation is required to be build in this chapter. Of the total word count the literature review section is required to have a 30% of the total word count. In this chapter the views and the opinions of the different authors and scholars are covered and arguments are presented to understand the different perspective about the subject. Furthermore, the theories and the models related to the research subject are covered in this chapter. Since arguments and counter arguments are required to be given in all the sub headings of the literature review to enhance the overall quality, the high word count is

allotted to this section. Not only this, a sub section of research gap is also required to be covered in the literature review which although does not require majority of the word count but still, clarity of aspects is required to be considered which makes it up to a significant portion of the word count. Thus, 30% of the total word allotment for the literature review section is justifiable. Therefore, in a dissertation of 10000 words 3000-word count allotment to the literature review is apt.

The next chapter of the dissertation is research methodology which is known for providing a blueprint of information about the manner in which the research is intended to be carried out. The different research methods are discussed at a stretch in this chapter. Basically Sounder’s onion model is used in this chapter to understand the manner in which research aspects are bifurcated and the manner in which each of them is required to be selected. Furthermore, the philosophical approach and the data analysis approach is required to be presented in this chapter. Not only this, the manner in which data is to be analysed is discussed along1 with the sampling aspects. Therefore, allotting a total of 15% of the total word count to this chapter is sufficient. Data findings is the next chapter which is headed after the research methodology chapter. In this section, the collected data is simply put down in words and therefore, allotting just 5% of the total word count is sufficient. An in-depth analysis of dissertation findings is required to be provided in this section which does not cover much of word count. Critical thinking and discussion is the next chapter involved which is again the main part of the dissertation and thus a major part of the word count is required to be allotted to this section. A comprehensive overview of the results and their relevance to the dissertation is required to be covered in this dissertation. The findings are required to be discussed in congruence with the themes of the dissertation. Therefore, in a dissertation of 10000, allotting 3000 words to this chapter is justifiable. Conclusion is the last chapter of the dissertation which is required to be about 10% of the total word count. Thus, in this chapter, all the necessary information and findings from the dissertation are required to be summarised and at the same time, some recommendations are also required to be provided. Thus, in a dissertation of total 10000 words, 1000 words are justifiable for the conclusion chapter.

It is necessary to maintain the word count per section throughput the entire document as it helps in preventing from over boarding with the writing and at the same time ensures that nothing is underwritten. A 10000 word dissertation structure is given below-

Structing the dissertation

A dissertation is required to have 5 or 6 chapters. The format consists of-

Topic introduction
Analysis of existing literature for forming theoretical base
Outline of how conclusions were coming upon
In-depth analysis of findings and relevance to the field
Summary of results that demonstrates the value of study
ent id details are given

Acknowledgement – expressing the gratitude to all who contributed in the dissertation Abstract – providing a brief synopsis of work Table of contents – List of chapters along with page numbers are provided. List of figures – the figures used in dissertation along with the page number are mentioned

Introduction – Groundwork of the dissertation is presented

Literature Review – compiling the previous data from the past researches.

Methodology – the overall credibility of the research can be found out on the basis of methodology provided.

Results – the data gathered from the different sources is presented in this chapter. This chapter can be organised in different manner as per the requirements.

Discussion – the significance and application of findings of the research are discussed in this chapter. The findings are analysed and explained how they relate to the hypothesis.

Conclusion – the summary of the dissertation is presented along with the recommendations based on the findings. List of references- an exhaustive reference list of different sources used is given. Appendix – only relevant information that is in context to the information used in the dissertation is included in this section.

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Published on September 9, 2022 by Tegan George . Revised on July 18, 2023.

It can be difficult to know where to start when writing your thesis or dissertation . One way to come up with some ideas or maybe even combat writer’s block is to check out previous work done by other students on a similar thesis or dissertation topic to yours.

This article collects a list of undergraduate, master’s, and PhD theses and dissertations that have won prizes for their high-quality research.

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University : Columbia University Faculty : History Author : Julien Saint Reiman Award : 2018 Charles A. Beard Senior Thesis Prize Title : “A Starving Man Helping Another Starving Man”: UNRRA, India, and the Genesis of Global Relief, 1943-1947

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University: University of Edinburgh Faculty: Informatics Author: Christopher Sipola Award: 2018 Social Responsibility & Sustainability Dissertation Prize Title: Summarizing electricity usage with a neural network

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University: Utrecht University Faculty: Linguistics Author: Hans Rutger Bosker Award: 2014 AVT/Anéla Dissertation Prize Title: The processing and evaluation of fluency in native and non-native speech

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Writing your master’s thesis over the summer.

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Three months to write a 10,000-word international history dissertation seems like a very long time. You’ve got the luxury of pondering your topic, doing endless readings, arranging to visit archives, meeting with your supervisor, finalising your arguments, structuring and then, eventually, writing, and THEN – editing. And maybe even publishing! Three months seems like ages, but if you don’t organise your time efficiently, the deadline can really creep up on you!

A dissertation is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’s important to pace yourself and methodically approach your thesis. This is by no means the best way for everyone – some of my peers will see this and think, “this is not how I work,” but here’s my own advice to break up the summer to use it productively to smash that dissertation for the 1st of September deadline.

Familiarise yourself with the requirements!

It sounds obvious, but check and double-check the requirements. For example, your dissertation must use primary source material to write about a precise topic in international history. To clarify, international history dissertations have to be… international. It can’t just examine one limited area of history in a nation, but comparatively study or involve at least two states or societies. Furthermore, it must be based on primary sources, not secondary source research, and it must also not be a historiographical dissertation only. This compared to my undergraduate dissertation, so it was important, before starting off and planning my summer, to familiarise myself with the requirements!

Work out your topic

I changed my topic quite late in the semester, necessitating a lot of visits to the library to flesh out my own understanding of the existing historiography, the gaps in scholarship, and the existing primary sources. It took some time to really get to grips with the topic, so give yourself some time (several weeks) to really read and engage with the existing literature. It was important to be familiar with the topic so I could explain it to my friends and family, so that when it came to meeting with my supervisor, I had a clear idea. Furthermore, the better you know your topic, the easier it is to find an angle or a perspective to approach your dissertation.

Spend time on your sources

It’s important to work out if you’re using one source or a varied selection of different sources . This will help you work out your timings – if you’re going to spend more time on a limited set of sources, or less time on a larger range of sources. I’ve gone for the second approach, as I’m hoping to understand different perspectives of the Bangladesh conflict and make comparisons. However you choose to approach your international history, it’s important to spend a considerable amount of time thinking about how you’re going to use your sources within the body of your dissertation to support your argument.

Meet with your supervisor before structuring/writing

Not everyone will feel the need to do this, but start off with a strong structure and idea, and then you can tweak it as you go along. It’s a nightmare to have structured and written a chunk of your work to be told later on that it’s not strong enough. It’s also really helpful to get fresh perspectives from your supervisor to develop a robust framework. Your supervisor may make suggestions, whether you agree with them or not, but it’s always useful to confer and discuss, so make the most of meeting with your supervisor when you can!

Sit down and MIND MAP! Think about the table of contents and list of abbreviations, your introduction, chapters, conclusion, any appendices, and any pictures you wish to include. What is absolutely key information you must include? What is interesting but ultimately does nothing for your argument? What is unhelpful, or a distraction from your thesis? 10,000 words isn’t a lot, especially counting footnotes, so being concise and selective is an important skill when thinking about the structure of your dissertation. This part of any essay always takes me a particularly long time, and involves a lot of printing and differently coloured highlighters, so stock up and get your head down.

Writing and editing

If you have a solid structure that you’ve worked out with your supervisor, it’s time to start writing. Personally, writing takes me the shortest amount of time. However, editing, proofing, sending to family members to proofread and check grammar and spelling, takes the longest amount of time. Save yourself a solid 2-3 weeks to do this stage of the dissertation! Writing your bibliography will take some time too – don’t make the mistake I made in my undergraduate degree when I decided to start compiling the bibliography the evening before my paper was due.

Work with others

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Now that we are able to meet with others, it’s so important to have a sense of solidarity and work with your peers who are also working on their dissertations. I sometimes need to be held to account, so having friends to work with is a huge morale and productivity booster. It’s not a competition, and everyone will work on their essays differently to you, but it’s great to be able to bounce around ideas, support, motivate, (and also complain!) about how hard it is to write a dissertation without the structure of seminars and other essays.

Take breaks, go on holiday, do non-dissertation related work!

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Three months of flat-out dissertation work? No, thanks. I spent a week in Brighton to get out of London and enjoy a change of scenery, and to passively reflect on my topic rather than actively engage with it constantly. If you can’t go on holiday, take some days off to rest your brain. Also, going back to your work with fresh eyes can do wonders. This is also why I’d suggest setting yourself an earlier deadline than the 1st of September, so you can print, read, mark, edit, and then re-print your work before it’s submitted.

Keep going, have faith, ask for help when you need it. Talk to your peers, your professors, your family, your pet. One of the most helpful ways I’ve managed to stay on top of things is by talking out loud to other people, it really helps to visualise and process. To my fellow Master’s students currently writing their dissertations, good luck!

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The Structure and Breakdown Of 10,000 Words Dissertation

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When students begin writing a dissertation, one of the first things they look for is a structure and breakdown. If you know exactly how many words each chapter of your dissertation should have, it will be much easier to write it. This post offers a detailed explanation of a 10,000-word dissertation’s structure and breakdown by My Assignments Pro’s qualified writers.

Writing a dissertation relies on the foundation provided by the dissertation’s structure and breakdown of word count just as much as a building does. Even though a dissertation’s format may differ from subject to subject or university to institution, it is a given that it will not be the same. A dissertation template or dissertation writing prompt will be provided when you are asked to write one.

The Dissertation Structure of 10,000 Words

For years, students have been puzzled by the structure and breakdown of a 10000-word dissertation.

In a 10000-word dissertation, how long should the introduction be?

A dissertation’s introduction is the first substantial section of the document. 10% of a dissertation’s content is found in the first chapter. When writing a 10,000-word dissertation, the first chapter should be no more than 1,000 words. Your study subject, research questions, dissertation objectives, and dissertation format will all need to be stated in these 1000 words or less.

10000-word dissertation: How long should the literature review be?

This chapter makes up 30 percent of the entire dissertation. The literature review chapter of a 10,000-word thesis will be 3000 words long. It is imperative that you use these 3000 words as an opportunity to address the gap in the literature, provide alternative solutions to unanswered questions, and strengthen the current knowledge.

What is the proper length of a methodology section in a 10000-word dissertation?

15% of a dissertation is devoted to the research methodology chapter. The methods chapter of a 10,000-word thesis should be 1500 words long. In approximately 1500 words, you will need to describe the overall organization and style of the dissertation and all the information you need to assess the data and evaluate the research techniques. Our skilled writer can also assist you in writing a Dissertation methodology chapter tailored to your specific needs when your search on Google “ Do my assignments ” .

How many words should a 10000-word dissertation’s findings and outcomes be?

Results or findings are 5% of the entire dissertation length’s. The findings or results part of a 10,000-word dissertation is 500 words long. Students must present a thorough evaluation of their dissertation’s findings in just 500 words.

A dissertation’s discussion section should not exceed a specific word count.

Analyses and discussions make about 30% of a dissertation’s total length. There should be no more than 3000 words in the analysis or discussion section of a dissertation. These 3000 words will be used to outline the consequences of your research findings that are pertinent to your dissertation’s central topic.

If you’re writing a 10000-word dissertation, how long should your conclusion be?

Approximately 10% of a dissertation is devoted to the conclusion and recommendations section of the document. 1000 words are the average length of the conclusion and recommendations section of a 10,000-word thesis. You’ll need to sum up your dissertation’s main themes in these 1000 words. The central argument of a dissertation is made evident in this final chapter of the dissertation.

How many citations are needed for a 10000-word paper?

To avoid plagiarism, students are expected to cite reliable sources in their writing. In most cases, universities do not restrict the number of references included in a paper. To support your study hypothesis, you need to use credible and up-to-date evidence, as well as the most recent references. In addition, you will need to look through academic journals, books, research papers, and articles that have already been published.

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The Structure and Breakdown of 10000 Words Dissertation

The structure and the breakdown of the dissertation is the primary aspect that students are looking for when they begin writing their dissertation. If you've got a clear understanding of the word count for every chapter of dissertations, it can help make the dissertation writing process effortless. This article outlines expert writers from AHECounselling have given full guidelines on the structure and structure of a 10,000-word dissertation.

The structure and breakdown of the word count is just as crucial to for a dissertation as the layout or plan of a structure because it gives you the basis for the writing of dissertation. It is a fact the structure of a dissertation may differ due to the fact that the word count of dissertations can differ from one subject to another or even from one university to another. If you're required to write a dissertation your supervisor will give you the dissertation template or writing request. In this writing prompt for dissertations you will find a full description of the dissertation's structure will be included.

10,000 Words Dissertation Structure UK

Introduction how long is an introduction in a dissertation of 10000-words.

The initial part of the dissertation is referred to as the introduction. The introduction chapter in dissertations is composed of 10percent of your total dissertation. If you intend create a dissertation that is 10,000 words, the introduction chapter of a dissertation ought to be composed of 1000 pages. In the 1000 words, you must establish your research subject, outline your research objectives and to outline the goals of your dissertation, and outline the dissertation's structure.

Research methodology What should the length of an approach be in the form of a dissertation that is 10000 words?

The chapter on research methodology of a dissertation comprises 15percent of entire dissertation. For a dissertation of 10,000 words the chapter on research methodology of a dissertation ought to be composed in 1500 words. In the 1500-words, you need to outline the general structure and style for the dissertation. You must also give complete details to analyse the data , and also present a full understanding of the analysis of the research methodology. Additionally, you can get professional assistance in writing an Dissertation methodology chapter that is tailored to your requirements by our professional writers.

Literature review What should the length of the literature review take in a 10000-word dissertation?

The literature review section of a dissertation comprises thirty percent of entire dissertation. If you write a dissertation of 10,000 words and the length of the literature review chapter in the dissertation is 3000 words. In the 3000 words, you'll have to fill in the gaps in the literature, adopt a methodological approach to the topic, offer potential solutions to the remaining questions, and enhance the existing knowledge pertinent to the dissertation topic with the aid of new information.

Results/Findings: How many words should the findings and findings be in a dissertation of 1000 words?

The chapter on findings or results of a dissertation comprises five percent of the total dissertation. In a dissertation of 10,000 words the findings or the sections on results of dissertations is comprised of 500 words. In the 500 words, it's essential for the student to write a thorough review of the outcomes of their dissertation.

Conversation: What amount of sentences should the conversation have in an presentation?

The conversation or examination portion of a paper is 30 percent of the presentation. Similar to the writing survey, the conversation or investigation section of your exposition should contain 3000 words. In these words, you will need to provide an outline of all the consequences of your results that relate to the main topic of your paper.

Recommendations and Ends How long is the best time to make a decision in a ten thousand word expository?

The suggestions and ends part of an exposition makes up 10percent of an thesis. In a paper of 10,000 words the proposal and the end section of an exposition will comprise 1000 words. In the 1000 words, you will need to summarize the main points that you want to discuss in your thesis. The final section of your thesis will give you a clear understanding of the central argument in the argument.

References: How many references are needed for 10000 words of a dissertation?

Students must back their work with authentic sources in order to avoid plagiarism. There is usually no limit set on the number of references required by institutions since it is contingent on the amount of literature available on a particular topic. However, you must not skip any research study, research paper or other study in your field. You should verify your research and use the most current sources to support your theory and to justify the importance and importance of your research subject. Additionally, you will require books, journals research papers, and articles that have been published before to write your review of the literature.

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Perfect Structure Of The Dissertation With 10000 Words

Dissertation writing is not a simple task. It is one of the lengthiest processes that can take months of the students while working hard to adjust to the dissertation’s needs. Students have to tackle the unexpected factors throughout the process of writing and researching for the dissertation. Therefore, the students must have a good and complete knowledge of the structure before jumping into the writing details. If you get a complete idea about the structure according to the requirement of the word count, the entire process of dissertation writing will become effective and easy for you.

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How To Organise Your Dissertation Structure?

Understanding the structure can solve many types of problems that you might face without comprehending the dissertation structure effectively. Once you have comprehended each and every requirement of the structure, make sure that you also focus on the requirements of each chapter and its components. Every component of the dissertation is specifically targeted for a certain objective of the research. Therefore, ensure that you know what to write in different components of the chapters so that each chapter and the entire dissertation collectively achieve its objectives and goals significantly.

What Are The Chapters Of The Dissertation?

The complete academic dissertation is based on the 5 chapters. All of these chapters are additionally divided into various components that complete each chapter’s requirements. Students have to make sure that they have understood each and every requirement of the chapter and its components in order to get the best results of the thesis.

Before talking about the chapters and components of the dissertation’s structure, ensure that if your thesis supervisor has provided you with some specific guidelines try to follow the same.

Let’s see the breakdown of these chapters in detail;

Chapter# 1: The Introduction

Introduction
Background Of The Problem
Problem Statement
Purpose Of The Study
Research Questions
Significance Of The Study
Definitions
Limitations And Assumptions

Chapter# 2: Literature Review

Description Of The Research
Conceptual Framework
Review Of The Research

Chapter# 3: Research Methodology

Research Design
Hypothesis And Research Questions
Sample And Population
Data Collection
Data Analysis

Chapter# 4: Results And Findings

Results And Findings

Chapter# 5: Summary

Summary Of Results And Findings
Conclusion Based On Hypothesis And Research Questions
Recommendation For Future Research

Mentioned above is a complete structure of the thesis along with its components. You need to understand the requirements and demands of each of its components if you want the desired results for research and writing an academic paper.

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Breakdown Of 10000 Words In The Dissertation

Most students cannot understand the breakdown of words into the sections of the thesis. Every part of the dissertation has its own requirements of word limits which cannot be exceeded at any cost. You need to calculate the exact percentage of the words to be incorporated in every section of the dissertation’s structure. Let’s see how should you break down the words requirement throughout every section of the thesis.

The structure and the dissertation breakdown is the first thing that students need to understand before starting working on the research process. Once you understand the requirements for each chapter, whether it is for the word count limits for incorporating the information into the sections, believe me, the entire process will become significant and easy simultaneously.

Understanding the requirements of every chapter three sets the pace of your presentation based on which you can easily understand what to do and what to avoid throughout the process of research. However, the requirements of the word count limits can vary from college to college and university to university. Therefore, make sure that you comprehend the entire guidelines of the teachers and follow the same for the desired results.

Let’s see the requirements of world limits and detail for each chapter of the dissertation;

The Introduction: (10% Of The Total Word Count Of 10000)

The first and the most important chapter of the dissertation is the introduction. This entire chapter of the dissertation should be 10% of the total word count of 10000 or as per the requirement of your instructor. So if you are writing a dissertation consisting of 10000 words then your introduction chapter should be 1000 that makes 10% of 10,000. It is necessary to provide a brief introduction of the selected topic of your research whilst eating the research questions and research objectives at the same time.

The prime objective of the introduction chapter is to give a good overview to the targeted audience about what is actually you are going to pursue throughout your research and dissertation writing. One of the reasons why the introduction chapter is the most important one is that it allows you to grab the attention of the readers from the very beginning of the document so that they can continue to read the same until the end. Don’t miss this opportunity and produce a well-crafted introduction to attract the readers.

I would strongly recommend you avoid providing extra details in the introduction section as a literature review is a chapter where you have to provide excessive details of the selected topic. You can also get professional help for writing an introduction of a dissertation.

The Literature Review: (30% Of The Total Word Count Of 10000)

The literature review is the most important chapter of the dissertation as it is being regarded as the heart of your dissertation. Your literature review of the dissertation should consist of 30% of the total word count of your dissertation. So according to the percentage, 3000 would be the total word count of your dissertation if you are writing at 10000 words for the entire document.

The main objective of the Literature reviews is to provide complete details on the selected topic so that readers can understand your claims and arguments throughout the writing. Throughout the process of writing a literature review, you have to find and label the gaps in the literature as well. Finding and addressing the gap in the literature would help you to make the most suitable and appropriate methodological approach according to the selected topic. Furthermore, it will help you to find in propose to most appropriate solutions to the research questions and to make a strong position in the literature about the existing knowledge for the selected topic of the dissertation.

Research Methodology: (20% Of The Total Word Count Of 10000)

Research methodology is one of the chapters where you have to define the selected methods of your research. The total word count of your research methodology should be 20% of your overall word count which makes 2000 out of the total 10000 words. Here you have to provide the complete structure and style of the thesis. Furthermore, you also have to analyse the collected data and evaluate the same using the selected research methods.

However, writing the structure of the dissertation is the most difficult one because the implementation of research methodologies can be tough for the students. The best way to cope up with the challenges is to get professional help in order to find the right direction of pursuing your research methodology in the dissertation paper.

Results And Findings: (30% Of The Total Word Count Of 10000)

The results and finding chapter of the dissertation should consist of 30% of the total word count. So, in the case of writing a 10000 words dissertation, your complete results in finding a chapter should be 500 words. Always ensure that you provide the necessary details along with the analysis of your results and findings in this section.

Conclusion: (10% Of The Total Word Count Of 10000)

The conclusion is the final and most significant chapter of your dissertation. It should consist of 10% of the total word count of 10000. So your conclusion would be 1000 words if you are writing a 10000 words dissertation.

Problems You Might Face When Working On A Dissertation

What are the most common issues that should have to faced while working on the dissertation? Well, it is a common problem among the students as writing a dissertation is the most important and most probably the final activity the students have to do before earning their degree. You might not have heard that from anyone that writing a dissertation is an easy task, it is the most daunting thing for the students as it demands a good interest with the best time management skills in order to manage the entire dissertation writing as per the standards.

If you want the best and the desired results of dissertation writing make sure that you are passionate about the selected topic. This is one of the reasons why students are always recommended to select a topic of their interest. What is addition writing is something that requires your attention so that you can easily and effectively answer the questions that are must throughout the process of analysis, research, and writing.

Here are few basic problems that students have to deal with while working on their dissertation;

Inappropriate Hypotheses And Research Questions

Constructing research questions and hypothesis is the most important factor of the dissertation. They act as the main pillars of the dissertation on which the entire work will be based. Normally students get stuck while creating hypotheses and Research questions due to a lack of understanding of the process.

The hypothesis should be based upon the dependent and independent variables that you have selected. The nature of the hypothesis should be the claims that you are providing in your dissertation, and at the end of your thesis if you have to explain whether your hypothesis is accepted or rejected on the basis of logic, facts, figures and overall findings. Similarly, research questions define the approach of your research whether you have conducted a qualitative, quantitative method or mixed-method throughout the process of research. You have to make sure that your answer each of your research questions to give a better understanding to the targeted audience and to make your research more authentic at the same time.

Indefinite Timelines Of Submission

Normally every academic activity has a specific timeline and students have to submit their tasks while staying within the deadlines. Dissertation is one of the activities for which students can get even a whole year to work. One of the basic problems among the students is the issue of procrastination. They think that they have a whole year to work on their dissertation and keeps delaying their work. Students normally end up with a remaining single month or a couple of weeks before submission when they start working on the dissertation.

This may cause a huge problem for the students as it is not something like your daily assignments. Ensure that start working on new dissertation research in writing from the very beginning of the period when it is assigned to you so that you can give a proper time to each and every chapter and section of the dissertation for the desired and top quality results.

A Huge Volume Of Literature

It is difficult for the students to deal with the huge and relevant literature throughout the dissertation. This is why students are provided with an ample amount of time to work on their thesis so that take research on the literature and gather the information to incorporate in the writing of the thesis.

There is a whole chapter of literature review which is the most lengthy and significant part of the dissertation. The literature review consists of at least 40% of the total word count of a dissertation. So, you can get an idea of how much you have to work hard to write a literature review for your thesis. This is why students are recommended to pay proper attention to the research process in order to get the credible and relevant information to be used in the year literature review.

Maintaining The Quality Of Writing

Writing a thesis requires a good grip on some of the basic set of skills and writing is among the most important ones. A thesis requires good writing skills if you want the best and the desired results. Normally dissertation contains more than 10000 words and it is almost impossible to write this huge amount of words without having good writing skills.

The best practice to enhance and polish your writing skill is to work on your daily assignments with interest and hard work. When you practice writing on a daily basis it automatically helps you to develop and polish your writing skills most effectively.

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Lack Of Focus

As we have already discussed a thesis is entirely different from every other academic assignment that you have to deal with on a daily basis. It demands complete focus throughout the process of research and writing a dissertation.

Students normally lack in this requirement as it is difficult for the students to maintain their focus in a single direction straight away. However, the best practice to maintain your focus throughout the process is to take short breaks when working on a thesis but don’t divert your mind to any other activity when working on the thesis. Still, if you find any difficulty focusing on your tasks, you can also get assignment writing help .

Plagiarism is yet another most basic problem that every other student have to face for each academic activity that is entirely based on writing. It is really difficult for the students to stay clear from plagiarism when working on the thesis specifically. It’s because they have to provide certain information from various relevant sources to incorporate the same in the thesis writing. However, students must follow the right procedures if they want to stay away from plagiarism.

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Time to recap…. And there you have it - the traditional dissertation structure and layout, from A-Z. To recap, the core structure for a dissertation or thesis is (typically) as follows: Title page. Acknowledgments page. Abstract (or executive summary) Table of contents, list of figures and tables.
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Literature Review chapter includes a concise and critical summary of all the literature that you used for your dissertation and research. If you are thinking how many words should a literature review be in a dissertation, well, In a 10000 words dissertation, the idea length of the literature review chapter should be around 3000 words.. Make sure to keep the balance otherwise the read could get ...
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Word limit. Your research dissertation should be around 10,000 words. There is an absolute maximum of 12,000 words. This includes everything apart from figure legends, tables, appendices and references. The marker will stop reading after 12,000 words, and anything after that will not be marked (except for your reference list).
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A simple 5-chapter dissertation structure. The chapters are listed in the pyramid in order of sequence. Do not think the size of a chunk is connected to the chapter's word count percentage. Important Reminder: Your 10000 Word Dissertation is a 10000 Word Essay. Another thing you should remember about your dissertation. It's an essay.
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In 10,000 words dissertation, the research methodology chapter of a dissertation should consist of 1500 words. In these 1500 words, you will have to provide the overall structure and style of the dissertation, provide complete detail to analyze the data and provide a complete idea about the evaluation of the research methods.
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A 10,000-word undergraduate dissertation typically follows a structured approach to ensure that the content is well-organized and coherent. Here's a general structure that is commonly used, along with approximate word counts for each section to guide you: Title Page (1 page) Abstract (150-300 words)
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The structure of a dissertation depends on your field, but it is usually divided into at least four or five chapters (including an introduction and conclusion chapter). The most common dissertation structure in the sciences and social sciences includes: An introduction to your topic. A literature review that surveys relevant sources.
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• Submit the final dissertation (10,000 words) by Tuesday 7th September 2021, 3pm Aside from your lectures, you will also be expected to have 4-5 supervision meetings (face- ... Well -made notes will give your work a good structure, and will help you to make connections between these sources. There are many techniques you can use e.g. Cornell ...
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A 10000 word dissertation structure is given below-Structing the dissertation. A dissertation is required to have 5 or 6 chapters. The format consists of-Topic introduction; Analysis of existing literature for forming theoretical base; Outline of how conclusions were coming upon;
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10,000 words dissertation structure 1. Title page • Your name • Title of your dissertation • Date of submission • Your institution 2. Abstract • A brief summary of your research topic, methodology, and findings (usually no more than 300 words). 3. Table of contents • A list of the main sections and subsections in your dissertation, along with the page numbers where they can be found.
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Prize-Winning Thesis and Dissertation Examples. Published on September 9, 2022 by Tegan George.Revised on July 18, 2023. It can be difficult to know where to start when writing your thesis or dissertation.One way to come up with some ideas or maybe even combat writer's block is to check out previous work done by other students on a similar thesis or dissertation topic to yours.
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Three months to write a 10,000-word international history dissertation seems like a very long time. You've got the luxury of pondering your topic, doing endless readings, arranging to visit archives, meeting with your supervisor, finalising your arguments, structuring and then, eventually, writing, and THEN - editing.
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15% of a dissertation is devoted to the research methodology chapter. The methods chapter of a 10,000-word thesis should be 1500 words long. In approximately 1500 words, you will need to describe the overall organization and style of the dissertation and all the information you need to assess the data and evaluate the research techniques.
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Demystifying the Structure and Breakdown of a 10,000-Word Dissertation. Completing a dissertation is a significant milestone in any academic journey, and for many students, it can be a daunting task. A dissertation serves as a testament to a student's research, analytical, and writing skills.
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How Many Words is a Dissertation? 10000 or 15000?
This is where the nightmare begins, the first dissertation that I had to perform was my undergraduate dissertation which normally is around 10,000 to 15,000 words. The structure of a 15,000-word dissertation is as follows: Masters. Generally, a masters dissertation is 15,000 to 20,000 words long. Although the word count changes but the ...
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The Structure and Breakdown of 10000 Words Dissertation
The chapter on research methodology of a dissertation comprises 15percent of entire dissertation. For a dissertation of 10,000 words the chapter on research methodology of a dissertation ought to be composed in 1500 words. In the 1500-words, you need to outline the general structure and style for the dissertation.
10,000 word dissertation structure
My outline is: Introduction chapter (max 1,500 words) Chapter 2 (addresses question set, defining terms and providing background) (c.2000-2,500 words) Chapter 3 (argument 1) (c.2,500 words) Chapter 4 (argument 2) (c.2,500 words) Conclusion chapter (max 1,000 words) I'll probably have different subheadings in the chapters too.
Perfect Structure Of The Dissertation With 10000 Words
Conclusion: (10% Of The Total Word Count Of 10000) The conclusion is the final and most significant chapter of your dissertation. It should consist of 10% of the total word count of 10000. So your conclusion would be 1000 words if you are writing a 10000 words dissertation.
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This is the concluding section of your dissertation. Here, you briefly restate your thesis statement and provide a winding-up opinion on your dissertation topic. This should be of about 1000 words so that it can contribute 10% for your 10000 worded dissertation. This is the last section of your biology dissertation.
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