Free guides for thesis writers
Practical, step-by-step advice from our mentors on every stage of your thesis. New guides regularly.
Referencing
Harvard Referencing: A Quick Guide with ExamplesNEW
In-text citations, reference list formats and ready-to-copy examples for the sources you use most.
Research methodsHow to Write a Dissertation Methodology Chapter
Design, sampling, data collection, analysis and ethics: how to justify every choice you made.
PlanningDissertation Structure: What Goes in Each Chapter
From abstract to appendices: what each chapter must do, and a word count split that keeps you on track.
PlanningHow to Write a Research Proposal That Gets Approved
Aims, methodology, timeline and more: how to structure a proposal your supervisor will approve.
Getting startedHow to Choose a Dissertation Topic: 8 Practical Steps
Turn a broad interest into a focused, researchable question you can finish on time.
WritingHow to Write a Literature Review for Your Thesis
Find sources, organise themes, synthesise research and spot the gap your study will fill.