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The ultimate guide to writing a scientific dissertation
The ultimate guide to writing a scientific dissertation

Upskill Resources for authors and journals

Understand how to structure and present an impressive dissertation that establishes the focus and value of your research with detailed lectures, practical tips, short quizzes and a final checklist.
What you learn
The meaning of a scientific dissertation
Purpose and importance of a scientific dissertation
Front matter of a dissertation—Title to Table of Contents
Using the IMRAD structure in your dissertation
Back matter of a dissertation—Bibliography and Appendices
Guidelines for reviewing a dissertation
Description
If you wants to pursue a career as a researcher, you have to take on the mammoth task of writing a dissertation as a key requirement to obtain your degree. This concise course on understanding the basics of a scientific dissertation will help you approach your task of writing a dissertation with more clarity and confidence.
This well-paced program will give you a clear idea of what a scientific dissertation is, highlighting its purpose and significance in research. You will also understand the ideal structure of a scientific dissertation, and the key elements to include in each section of the paper. The program wraps up with a list of important guidelines and checks to review you dissertation before submission. By the end of the course, you will be able to structure and present an impressive dissertation that establishes the focus and value of your research.
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Modules
LECTURE 1 |Document/Slides
Introduction
12 mins
LECTURE 2 |Document/Slides
Objectives of the course
12 mins
LECTURE 3 |Document/Slides
What is a dissertation
12 mins
LECTURE 4 |Document/Slides
Purpose of scientific dissertations
12 mins
LECTURE 5 |Document/Slides
Structure of scientific dissertations
12 mins
LECTURE 6 |Document/Slides
Part of the front matter section
12 mins
Instructor (1)

Upskill
Resources for authors and journals
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