Undergraduate Dissertation

Anonymous #1

My 10,000 word dissertation is due in 3 and a half months and I haven’t started any of it, will I get it done in time?

Reply 1

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Original post by Anonymous

My 10,000 word dissertation is due in 3 and a half months and I haven’t started any of it, will I get it done in time?

Hey, first off, don’t panic—you’ve still got time to turn this around! Three and a half months might feel tight, but with a solid plan, you can definitely get it done. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you:

Sort Your Topic and Research ASAP: If you haven’t finalized your topic, get that nailed down this week. Start gathering your research materials—journals, books, articles—so you have a solid foundation.

Create a Timeline: Break it down into smaller chunks, like:

Month 1: Finish research and outline your chapters.

Month 2: Write the bulk of your content. Aim for ~500 words a day.

Month 3: Edit, refine, and sort out citations.

Set Mini-Deadlines: Hold yourself accountable with weekly goals (e.g., finish intro by next Friday).

Talk to Your Supervisor: They can help you stay on track and give feedback on drafts.

Avoid Perfectionism in Drafting: Just get words on the page—you can polish them later.

You’ve got this! Just focus on steady progress, and you’ll smash it.
Wish you all the best.

Thanks & Regards,
Coventry University Student Ambassadors

Reply 2

gjd800

Plenty of time. Get started sooner rather than later

Reply 3

hallamstudents

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Original post by Anonymous

My 10,000 word dissertation is due in 3 and a half months and I haven’t started any of it, will I get it done in time?

Hi there!

This is enough time for you to finish your dissertation, however I would say you might as well start it as soon as possible!

I think that it might end up taking you a bit longer than you may think, especially as you want to make sure that it is as good as you can get it, so it is worth starting it now so that you have plenty of time to read over it and change anything that needs changing to get the best grade you can!

If you feel like you are struggling at all, make sure you talk to your tutors as it is their job to help you and they will be there to support you but you will need to make sure you are talking to them otherwise they won't know you need help. It's better to reach out as soon as you need help!

I hope this helps,

Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂

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PinkMobilePhone

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The most time consuming thing will be the research, not the writing itself. But yes, you have enough time.

Reply 5

Anonymous #1

Original post by PinkMobilePhone

The most time consuming thing will be the research, not the writing itself. But yes, you have enough time.

Thank you for your advice. I’ve started the research this week and I definitely understand what you mean. It’s taking a while but I’m sure I’ll get there!