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This dissertation get started guide offers practical tips, clear steps, and helpful strategies to begin your research journey with confidence.

Starting your dissertation introduction can feel daunting, but it sets the stage for your entire research journey. This section provides a clear idea of what your study is about, why it matters, and how you plan to approach it.

This definitive, step-by-step guide is designed specifically for UK university students to demystify the process. We’ll break down what a literature review really is, what your markers are looking for, and how you can write one that earns a high mark.

This guide is designed to walk you through the process step-by-step. We’ll focus on how to justify your research methodology, the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods, and how to write a chapter that feels confident and convincing.

There is often some confusion on how to name this chapter. Use “Results” for quantitative research. Use “Findings” for qualitative research. Use “Results and Findings” or “Findings and Results” for mixed-methods research.

The dissertation discussion chapter is where you interpret your findings and connect them back to your research questions, objectives, and literature review. 

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