dissertation format
DISSERTATION
producing the report
BSc (Hons) Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
2013 – 2014
R P Bundy
CONTENTS page number
Introduction and Objectives 2
Format 3
Content 4
Style 6
Hints and Tips 8
Submission 10
Flexibility 11
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
Most Dissertations are similar in format and to some extent in style. This is partly the result of regulations that require certain components of a Dissertation, and partly conformity to what is considered to be ‘good style’. This set of guidelines details what is expected of a final year honours Dissertation in the Department of Psychology, UZ.
Although many of the following recommendations are not mandatory, a student who wishes to depart from them should do so with caution, and then only after discussing matters extensively with their supervisor. In most cases adherence to these recommendations will produce work that attracts an optimum grade.
Thus the objectives of this booklet are:
to detail recommendations that will assist the production of a student’s best work
to clarify the degree of flexibility in format and presentation that is permitted and appropriate for various types of research design
FORMAT
The format of a Dissertation should follow convention that conveys a sense of quality, focus and organisation.
Format recommendations:
The Dissertation should be: submitted according to Departmental regulations.
word processed using Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
printed single-sided A4.
presented in portrait orientation (except for tables and charts if landscape is preferred).
1.5 line-spaced.
printedin an appropriate professional font (e.g. Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman - if in doubt consult your tutor) size 12pt.
referenced according to the Harvard Convention as interpreted by the APA since 2010.
within the range of
producing the report
BSc (Hons) Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
2013 – 2014
R P Bundy
CONTENTS page number
Introduction and Objectives 2
Format 3
Content 4
Style 6
Hints and Tips 8
Submission 10
Flexibility 11
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
Most Dissertations are similar in format and to some extent in style. This is partly the result of regulations that require certain components of a Dissertation, and partly conformity to what is considered to be ‘good style’. This set of guidelines details what is expected of a final year honours Dissertation in the Department of Psychology, UZ.
Although many of the following recommendations are not mandatory, a student who wishes to depart from them should do so with caution, and then only after discussing matters extensively with their supervisor. In most cases adherence to these recommendations will produce work that attracts an optimum grade.
Thus the objectives of this booklet are:
to detail recommendations that will assist the production of a student’s best work
to clarify the degree of flexibility in format and presentation that is permitted and appropriate for various types of research design
FORMAT
The format of a Dissertation should follow convention that conveys a sense of quality, focus and organisation.
Format recommendations:
The Dissertation should be: submitted according to Departmental regulations.
word processed using Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
printed single-sided A4.
presented in portrait orientation (except for tables and charts if landscape is preferred).
1.5 line-spaced.
printedin an appropriate professional font (e.g. Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman - if in doubt consult your tutor) size 12pt.
referenced according to the Harvard Convention as interpreted by the APA since 2010.
within the range of