ALACS - Dissertation Writing: Mathematical Sciences
Duration 3 days
Team Centre For English Language Education

This course is run by CELE - The Centre for English Language Education

Aims and Objectives

To help you prepare for writing your Mathematical Sciences dissertation by considering: 

 

  • The expectations and marking criteria of a Masters degree in this area
  • Structuring and writing the Introduction and Conclusion
  • Including the right amount of critical discussion of results
  • Proofreading and avoiding plagiarism

 

Process

Tutor input, individual and pairwork and group activities, an opportunity to discuss difficulties you may be having with the dissertation writing process, and how you could apply some of the ideas presented in class to your own subject area and topic. Note that there is only a limited amount of actual writing in this module. 




Who should attend

International students on taught Masters Courses in Mathematical Sciences who would like a brief introduction to, and overview of the process, language and structure of dissertation writing.

 

Note that there will be separate courses offered for students in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment, and for students in other areas of Engineering.
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