How do you write a good research proposal? By avoiding these three common errors!

How should you structure your methodology chapter in your postgraduate social sciences dissertation? Use these six key headings to get started: context; sampling; data collection; data analysis; ethical considerations; changes and reflections.

What does ontology mean? What does epistemology mean? How can you use them in your assignments and dissertation as a postgraduate? In this blogpost, I explain all of that!

Three top tips to boss your literature reviews as a postgrad

Master critical thinking and critical analysis by beginning with everyday life things - like an Egg & Cheese McMuffin!

Critical analysis is a straightforward process: describe; interpret, evaulate! In this blogpost, I walk you through a series of questions to ask at each stage.

By the time you get to the conclusion chapter of your dissertation, you’re probably sick of it! But, take the time to plan and structure it well, and you’ll leave a great impression on the person marking it!

Learn about the six key things you need for an incredible Introduction chapter in your dissertation.

It’s hard to know what to do in your literature based dissertation (LBD). So much advice focuses on research dissertations, which are a completely different thing! In this blogpost, I tackle three of the most common questions about LBDs!

I’ve been marking – or grading – dissertation literature reviews for the last 20 years, and there are some common mistakes I see all the time. In this post, I’m going to tell you about them, and how you can avoid them!

You’ve done a thorough, critical analysis of loads of academic literature. You’ve got reams and reams of notes! But how do you write this all up? In this post, I share how to structure your literature review using themes.

How do you know when you can stop reviewing the literature for your essay or dissertation? When you can demonstrate these six things …

When you’re writing an essay or a dissertation, how do you ensure your analysis of the literature is critical enough?

You’ve got a book, a book chapter or a journal article to read for your assignment or dissertation. But how do you actually read it? How can you do so in a way that will save time and help you squeeze as much out of it as possible? In this blogpost, I explain my three-step process.

Okay, so, you’ve started your dissertation literature review. But, where do you go from here, how do you find more stuff? How do you do this properly, systematically, in a way that maximizes your chances of finding super useful stuff?

In this blogpost, I write about the importance of staying hydrated, and share some of my tips for doing so. Since I started drinking more water, I’m way more productive!

In this blog, I explain why preparing a fabulous assignment is like cooking a delicious chilli. Learn to step away, and let it simmer!

The Pareto Principle states that 80% of our results come from just 20% of our work. Eek! What are we doing for the rest of the time?! In this blogpost, I share a recent “Pareto moment”.

In this post, I consider the advantages of zoning out from the world every once in a while and working in silence. Can quietening the space around us enable us to channel our brilliance? Some studies suggest it certainly can!