ABSTRACT

You will be assessed not only on the intellectual content of your dissertation but also on the way you put across your academic argument. This means that your written style is incredibly important. The success with which you convey your ideas will depend significantly upon the fluidity of your writing style. Writing a dissertation involves following a formula; to be successful, the dissertation must adhere to those accepted rules of academic writing. A wide range of resources and guidance are available to help improve academic style; here we will give you guidance on how to finesse your academic writing.