ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with a brief discussion of what is meant by the construct feedback and why it is important for both L1 and L2 dissertation writers. It focuses on feedback that may be given on how the content is organized. The chapter discusses feedback on how to create an effective argument, and on the importance of coherent writing at both the local, sentence level and at the more global, discourse level where cohesion also forms an important component of the wider coherence of a student's writing. It considers the type of feedback that may be given to L2 dissertation writers if there are issues with their content coverage; their voice and stance in relation to the content presented. The chapter also considers other issues with the claims and conclusions L2 dissertation writers provide or fail to provide; the extent to which critical engagement is evident and managed; and their use and misuse of citations.
