How to read an assignment brief and marking criteria
Command words, learning outcomes and marking bands, and how to turn them into a plan.
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Clear, practical answers to the questions students ask us most, from structuring a dissertation to staying within proofreading rules.
How to structure a dissertation, chapter by chapter
What each chapter needs to do, how long it usually is, and the mistakes that cost marks.
UK referencing styles explained: Harvard, APA, OSCOLA and more
Which style your subject is likely to use, how the main systems differ, and how to stay consistent.
What can a proofreader change? UK university proofreading rules explained
What third-party proofreaders may and may not do under typical UK university policies, and how to stay on the right side of them.
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