Features of a dissertation:

LAWS61617 Dissertation

Features of a dissertation:

An extended piece of detailed work - it is an investigation.

Demonstrates skills in:planning, organising, researching, problem solving, time management as well as oral and written communication skills. Dissertations also demonstrate in-depth subject knowledge.

Effective use of headings.

Written in the academic style: needs to be clear, concise, professional and referenced (using the OSCOLA referencing system).

Dissertationshave, as a general rule, this layout:

Title page

Abstract

Aims and Objectives- what are you trying to achieve by doing this investigation?

Literature Review-what is current thinking about this subject?

Research Methodology-what are you going to do to research this subject?

Findings and Discussion-from your investigations what have you found out? And what does it mean? Here you present findings (what you have found out from your investigation) and make comments about what those findings mean.

Recommendations(if requested) - after doing this investigation and research what do yourecommend?

Bibliography

Be led by your supervisor in relation to whether you need to make recommendations.