Class timetables

Dissertation Classes (Sciences)

Series Description: This course covers what to expect from your dissertation and how to produce a high quality research report.

Target Audience: This course is designed for science students undertaking their dissertation (UG and PGT), but feel free to use it if you are earlier in your degree as well.

> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any recordings)

All of these classes are running online. See the table below for dates, times and Zoom links.

Date Time Class Title Class Description Venue
Tue 2 Jun 10:00-11:00 Your Dissertation: Beginning to End This class examines what the whole dissertation process looks like, from choosing a title to handing in your finished product. Zoom Link
Wed 3 Jun 10:00-11:00 Writing a Literature Review This class will explore the process of finding and critically analysing journal articles, as well as how to incorporate academic literature into your writing.  Zoom Link
Thu 4 Jun 10:00-11:00 Developing a Methodology We outline things to consider when designing your research methods and discuss how to write your methods chapter. Zoom Link
Mon 22 Jun 10:00-11:00 Your Dissertation: Beginning to End (repeat) This class examines what the whole dissertation process looks like, from choosing a title to handing in your finished product. Zoom Link
Tue 23 Jun 10:00-11:00 Writing a Literature Review (repeat) This class will explore the process of finding and critically analysing journal articles, as well as how to incorporate academic literature into your writing. Zoom Link
Wed 24 Jun 10:00-11:00 Developing a Methodology (repeat) We outline things to consider when designing your research methods and discuss how to write your methods chapter. Zoom Link
Thu 25 Jun 10:00-11:00 Presenting Your Findings This class looks at the most effective way of discussing your data and writing about your results in the context of your field. Zoom Link
Fri 26 Jun 10:00-11:00 Editing and Proofreading The class looks at the stages of editing and proofreading that you need to complete in order to achieve a polished and professional dissertation.  Zoom Link