Succeeding with your Master's Dissertation is a thorough and comprehensive guide for
postgraduate dissertation students. Now in its fifth edition it offers clear straightforward
and practical support for each stage of the master's dissertation. Brimming with examples of
good practice to help students to reach their full potential this fully updated and revised
edition takes students through the entire writing process from start to finish from proposal
to submission. Featuring detailed guidance on how to: .Clarify your research objectives
.Produce a research proposal .Complete each chapter of a traditional dissertation: Introduction
Literature Review Research Methods Findings and Conclusion .Reference sources .Add a
professional touch .Prepare for a viva This is essential reading for social science students of
all disciplines. Additional tailored advice is provided on: .Writing about theory and practice
.Critiquing what you have created .Completing a systematic review I first became aware of
John's work on how to undertake your MSc when he came to give a presentation on this subject to
our cohort of MSc students. I loved his methodology and practical advice. I bought this book
and since then have tried to apply its advice to the MSc students I supervise and others I have
tried to help. Buy it it will help you - it's worth every penny. Dr Mario Antonioletti EPCC
The University of Edinburgh UK In this book John Biggam offers a clear background on why a
dissertation is a standard part of many Masters programmes and provides a user-friendly
approach to planning and writing large pieces of work. Pragmatic advice and guidance on good
practise will help students to keep on track with their dissertation and avoid common errors.
The book is written in a reassuring way which should be applicable to students across
disciplines. Donna Murray Head of Taught Student Development The University of Edinburgh UK
Biggam's book now in its fifth edition is the go-to guide to researching and producing a
Master's dissertation. Taking a practical skills-based yet scholarly approach it is current
comprehensive and rigorous. Standout content includes sections on common mistakes made by
students useful templates and a unique chapter on Dissertations by Practice making it an
instructive resource for students of the social sciences and humanities alike. Dr Kate Daniels
Senior Teaching Officer in Academic Training & Development for International Students
University of Cambridge UK
