The Dissertation Thread 2017-2018

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Original post by brynone

Glad I'm not the only one with this issue!

Yeah I know. My other peers also have stalled.

But I've promised myself I shall get some done AFTER Christmas. But I will not respond to her emails if my tutor tries to hunt me down!

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Original post by Abbiejadex

Im just starting to write my 10,000 word dissertation on parenting with a learning disability. I chose the topic because mothers who have LD are more likely than any other group of parents to have their children removed from their care and I would therefore like to explore what support they are being offered during pregnancy and parenthood to prevent this... I havent thought of a specific question yet though, Im just seeing how it goes 😓

Good luck everyone

Oh wow, that sounds like a really intriguing exploration.

What degree is this for? I'm guessing something like Social Work, Sociology or Psychology perhaps?

Reply 82

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Original post by Airmed

Got excited the other morning when I got a Google Scholar notification for the first academic, recently published, paper that will actually be useful for my dissertation :lol:

Freaked out my poor SO who was still in bed. :rofl:

Haha, love it!

What was the book on?

Reply 83

Original post by The Empire Odyssey

Oh wow, that sounds like a really intriguing exploration.

What degree is this for? I'm guessing something like Social Work, Sociology or Psychology perhaps?

Thanks, its definitely interesting but very complex. Suppose it means I shouldnt have any trouble writing 10,000 words haha. Yeah Social Work degree! :smile:

Reply 84

username2858058

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How many words do you guys have to do?

My dissertation doesnt really feel like one..

I only have to do 3600 words. No methods or anything either as we dont do any experiments or stuff

So it’s basically a 3600 word essay...
:/

Shouldnt take a few days, right?

Is this normal?

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 85

DrSocSciences

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You lot should try an 85,000 word thesis. Such whingers.

Reply 86

Original post by faith 101

How many words do you guys have to do?

My dissertation doesnt really feel like one..

I only have to do 3600 words. No methods or anything either as we dont do any experiments or stuff

So it’s basically a 3600 word essay...
:/

Shouldnt take a few days, right?

Is this normal?

Ive never heard of a 3600 word count for a dissertation before, Ive got a 4000 word assignment due in the very same week as my 10 000 word dissertation is due 😫 you're very lucky!

Reply 87

Original post by DrSocSciences

You lot should try an 85,000 word thesis. Such whingers.

85,000 words 😵 what are you studying?

Reply 88

DrSocSciences

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Original post by Abbiejadex

85,000 words 😵 what are you studying?

PhD. The final 4 weeks before submission took me to the darkest places I've ever experienced.

Reply 89

Original post by DrSocSciences

PhD. The final 4 weeks before submission took me to the darkest places I've ever experienced.

Wow, I could only imagine. There is no way Id be capable of completing that at all, what an achievement for you! and heres me almost in tears over 10,000 words... Thank you for putting things into perspective haha

Reply 90

The Uniqueness

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I’m literally dreading my dissertation lol

I’m in the final year of my nursing degree and I’m doing a literature review

Reply 91

Could anybody point me in the right direction please? My dissertation is classed as a literature review as we arent able to conduct our own research. The sections are; intro, background, legislation & policy, lit review, discussion, recommendations. My only issue is idk how to go about the leg&policy bit, would I just write this section as I would a law/social policy assignment concerning my chosen topic or would that not be suitable for this work? I just dont know how else I could go about it and havent been offered much guidance 😕 thanks x

Reply 92

ELogan

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Please spare 2 minutes to fill out my survey for my dissertation! it's on the police and social media. I will return the favour! :smile:

Thanks.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/97B6QMR

Reply 93

OP

Original post by faith 101

How many words do you guys have to do?

My dissertation doesnt really feel like one..

I only have to do 3600 words. No methods or anything either as we dont do any experiments or stuff

So it’s basically a 3600 word essay...
:/

Shouldnt take a few days, right?

Is this normal?

Well is your essay classed as a "dissertation" or something like an "independent project"? If it is not classed as a dissertation by your uni course/dept. then it probably isn't one. It might just be a literature review or something.

Your best bet is to ask your tutor or the module leader for clarification.

Reply 94

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Original post by Abbiejadex

Wow, I could only imagine. There is no way Id be capable of completing that at all, what an achievement for you! and heres me almost in tears over 10,000 words... Thank you for putting things into perspective haha

Well, dissertations are hard too! We're at Bachelor's level, not Ph.D so ignore what this poster is saying about we should not be complaining!

Reply 95

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Original post by Abbiejadex

Could anybody point me in the right direction please? My dissertation is classed as a literature review as we arent able to conduct our own research. The sections are; intro, background, legislation & policy, lit review, discussion, recommendations. My only issue is idk how to go about the leg&policy bit, would I just write this section as I would a law/social policy assignment concerning my chosen topic or would that not be suitable for this work? I just dont know how else I could go about it and havent been offered much guidance 😕 thanks x

Perhaps speak to your supervisor or module leader if you're a bit unsure!

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