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Introduction

Dissertations: getting started

The aim of this guide is to help you prepare for your dissertation or major project at Teesside University.

The materials and resources will help you identify:

• The key aspects of preparing for a dissertation or project

• An initial topic

• The purpose of a literature review

• Issues to consider in your planning

Workshop materials & handouts

Previous workshop recording and resources appear below.

Recording from webinar: Dissertation support: how Student and Library Services can support you from planning to completion
(Recorded on 12 May 2020)
Recording: Dissertations: Don't panic workshop
(Recorded 18th March 2021)

Dissertations: Getting Started Padlet

Q&A comments provided by Kay Bryden (Academic Librarian) and Laura Hird (Assistant Academic Librarian) - Teesside University Business School

PDF version of PowerPoint titled "Dissertations Getting Started" used in the workshops
Dissertation Planner
Template to help you identify key events and milestones.
Worksheet: Preparation and Planning
Doing a Literature Search Handout
Search record: blank
You can use this to keep track of your searches.
How to include appendices

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