What makes a good dissertation proposal? Where to start looking for a research topic? How to settle on the right one? And how will you ever be able to write that many words? 

The early stages of working on a research project or dissertation are full of possibility and potential, but how do you know what’s the right direction for you, and get started? Join our WDC tutors Helen and Sarah as they discuss the highs and lows of finding your direction on a research project that will be the capstone of your undergraduate or masters degree, and ask them for their tips and advice. 

Calling all undergraduate and Master’s students! Are you working on your dissertation or research project? Managing large projects like that can be tricky. How can you break it into manageable chunks? How can you make sure you’re keeping your project ticking along whilst working on your other assignments as well? How can you stay motivated and avoid procrastination?

Join Writing Development Centre tutors as they answer all your questions and share their top tips on managing a dissertation!

Dissertation students! The end is in sight, and our WDC tutors Nicky and Caroline are here to help you reach the finish line in style. Wondering how to make sure your structure works, if you’ve been critical enough and how to check your writing makes sense? Our tutors will be on hand to answer all your questions and share their top tips on writing up your research and polishing your work so that it’s the best it can be.

Hello undergraduate and Master’s students! If you’re working on your Literature Review this semester, WDC tutors Nicky and Caroline are at hand to answer all your questions and share their top tips. Whether you’re at the very start of the process or whether you’re just polishing your Literature Review up and knocking it into shape, this is the session for you. We’ll be able to cover everything from ‘erm, what actually *is* a Literature Review?’ to critical reading, to critical writing and more. Why don’t you join us?!

Struggling to find the motivation to study? Taking almost 3 hours to make notes for a 1-hour lecture? Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you feel you need to do and all the online notifications that are competing for your attention? Join our tutors as they talk all things time management, from how to create a sense of structure and accountability when studying from home, to making informed decisions about how much work is ‘enough work.’

They’ll be chatting about how to stay motivated and productive whilst taking care of your own wellbeing, and sharing their top tips for making the most effective use of your time. You’ll also have the opportunity to put your own questions to them throughout the session.