As an undergraduate student, researching and writing a dissertation may seem like a huge task. The secret of writing a good dissertation, however, is not that difficult. Below you will find information to develop your ideas and convey them in a structured and logical way. Good luck!
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Practical help in writing a dissertation
This document is intended to stimulate your thinking, whilst also helping you to structure and present your ideas in a logical way.
Plagiarism and other forms of academic malpractice
These notes provide some excellent guidance on how to avoid plagiarism. The information is provided courtesy of Purdue online writing lab.
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