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Dissertation Structure & Layout 101:

In this post, we’ll be discussing a traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout, which is generally used for social science research across universities, whether in the US, UK, Europe or Australia. However, some universities may have small variations on this structure (extra chapters, merged chapters, slightly different ordering, etc).

So, always check with your university if they have a prescribed structure or layout that they expect you to work with. If not, it’s safe to assume the structure we’ll discuss here is suitable. And even if they do have a prescribed structure, you’ll still get value from this post as we’ll explain the core contents of each section.  

Overview: S tructuring a dissertation or thesis

• Acknowledgements page
• Abstract (or executive summary)
• Table of contents , list of figures and tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Literature review
• Chapter 3: Methodology
• Chapter 4: Results
• Chapter 5: Discussion
• Chapter 6: Conclusion
• Reference list

As I mentioned, some universities will have slight variations on this structure. For example, they want an additional “personal reflection chapter”, or they might prefer the results and discussion chapter to be merged into one. Regardless, the overarching flow will always be the same, as this flow reflects the research process , which we discussed here – i.e.:

• The introduction chapter presents the core research question and aims .
• The literature review chapter assesses what the current research says about this question.
• The methodology, results and discussion chapters go about undertaking new research about this question.
• The conclusion chapter (attempts to) answer the core research question .

In other words, the dissertation structure and layout reflect the research process of asking a well-defined question(s), investigating, and then answering the question – see below.

To restate that – the structure and layout of a dissertation reflect the flow of the overall research process . This is essential to understand, as each chapter will make a lot more sense if you “get” this concept. If you’re not familiar with the research process, read this post before going further.

Right. Now that we’ve covered the big picture, let’s dive a little deeper into the details of each section and chapter. Oh and by the way, you can also grab our free dissertation/thesis template here to help speed things up.

The title page of your dissertation is the very first impression the marker will get of your work, so it pays to invest some time thinking about your title. But what makes for a good title? A strong title needs to be 3 things:

• Succinct (not overly lengthy or verbose)
• Specific (not vague or ambiguous)
• Representative of the research you’re undertaking (clearly linked to your research questions)

Typically, a good title includes mention of the following:

• The broader area of the research (i.e. the overarching topic)
• The specific focus of your research (i.e. your specific context)
• Indication of research design (e.g. quantitative , qualitative , or  mixed methods ).

For example:

A quantitative investigation [research design] into the antecedents of organisational trust [broader area] in the UK retail forex trading market [specific context/area of focus].

Again, some universities may have specific requirements regarding the format and structure of the title, so it’s worth double-checking expectations with your institution (if there’s no mention in the brief or study material).

Acknowledgements

This page provides you with an opportunity to say thank you to those who helped you along your research journey. Generally, it’s optional (and won’t count towards your marks), but it is academic best practice to include this.

So, who do you say thanks to? Well, there’s no prescribed requirements, but it’s common to mention the following people:

• Your dissertation supervisor or committee.
• Any professors, lecturers or academics that helped you understand the topic or methodologies.
• Any tutors, mentors or advisors.
• Your family and friends, especially spouse (for adult learners studying part-time).

There’s no need for lengthy rambling. Just state who you’re thankful to and for what (e.g. thank you to my supervisor, John Doe, for his endless patience and attentiveness) – be sincere. In terms of length, you should keep this to a page or less.

Abstract or executive summary

The dissertation abstract (or executive summary for some degrees) serves to provide the first-time reader (and marker or moderator) with a big-picture view of your research project. It should give them an understanding of the key insights and findings from the research, without them needing to read the rest of the report – in other words, it should be able to stand alone .

For it to stand alone, your abstract should cover the following key points (at a minimum):

• Your research questions and aims – what key question(s) did your research aim to answer?
• Your methodology – how did you go about investigating the topic and finding answers to your research question(s)?
• Your findings – following your own research, what did do you discover?
• Your conclusions – based on your findings, what conclusions did you draw? What answers did you find to your research question(s)?

So, in much the same way the dissertation structure mimics the research process, your abstract or executive summary should reflect the research process, from the initial stage of asking the original question to the final stage of answering that question.

In practical terms, it’s a good idea to write this section up last , once all your core chapters are complete. Otherwise, you’ll end up writing and rewriting this section multiple times (just wasting time). For a step by step guide on how to write a strong executive summary, check out this post .

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Table of contents

This section is straightforward. You’ll typically present your table of contents (TOC) first, followed by the two lists – figures and tables. I recommend that you use Microsoft Word’s automatic table of contents generator to generate your TOC. If you’re not familiar with this functionality, the video below explains it simply:

If you find that your table of contents is overly lengthy, consider removing one level of depth. Oftentimes, this can be done without detracting from the usefulness of the TOC.

Right, now that the “admin” sections are out of the way, its time to move on to your core chapters. These chapters are the heart of your dissertation and are where you’ll earn the marks. The first chapter is the introduction chapter – as you would expect, this is the time to introduce your research…

It’s important to understand that even though you’ve provided an overview of your research in your abstract, your introduction needs to be written as if the reader has not read that (remember, the abstract is essentially a standalone document). So, your introduction chapter needs to start from the very beginning, and should address the following questions:

• What will you be investigating (in plain-language, big picture-level)?
• Why is that worth investigating? How is it important to academia or business? How is it sufficiently original?
• What are your research aims and research question(s)? Note that the research questions can sometimes be presented at the end of the literature review (next chapter).
• What is the scope of your study? In other words, what will and won’t you cover ?
• How will you approach your research? In other words, what methodology will you adopt?
• How will you structure your dissertation? What are the core chapters and what will you do in each of them?

These are just the bare basic requirements for your intro chapter. Some universities will want additional bells and whistles in the intro chapter, so be sure to carefully read your brief or consult your research supervisor.

If done right, your introduction chapter will set a clear direction for the rest of your dissertation. Specifically, it will make it clear to the reader (and marker) exactly what you’ll be investigating, why that’s important, and how you’ll be going about the investigation. Conversely, if your introduction chapter leaves a first-time reader wondering what exactly you’ll be researching, you’ve still got some work to do.

Now that you’ve set a clear direction with your introduction chapter, the next step is the literature review . In this section, you will analyse the existing research (typically academic journal articles and high-quality industry publications), with a view to understanding the following questions:

• What does the literature currently say about the topic you’re investigating?
• Is the literature lacking or well established? Is it divided or in disagreement?
• How does your research fit into the bigger picture?
• How does your research contribute something original?
• How does the methodology of previous studies help you develop your own?

Depending on the nature of your study, you may also present a conceptual framework towards the end of your literature review, which you will then test in your actual research.

Again, some universities will want you to focus on some of these areas more than others, some will have additional or fewer requirements, and so on. Therefore, as always, its important to review your brief and/or discuss with your supervisor, so that you know exactly what’s expected of your literature review chapter.

Now that you’ve investigated the current state of knowledge in your literature review chapter and are familiar with the existing key theories, models and frameworks, its time to design your own research. Enter the methodology chapter – the most “science-ey” of the chapters…

In this chapter, you need to address two critical questions:

• Exactly HOW will you carry out your research (i.e. what is your intended research design)?
• Exactly WHY have you chosen to do things this way (i.e. how do you justify your design)?

Remember, the dissertation part of your degree is first and foremost about developing and demonstrating research skills . Therefore, the markers want to see that you know which methods to use, can clearly articulate why you’ve chosen then, and know how to deploy them effectively.

Importantly, this chapter requires detail – don’t hold back on the specifics. State exactly what you’ll be doing, with who, when, for how long, etc. Moreover, for every design choice you make, make sure you justify it.

In practice, you will likely end up coming back to this chapter once you’ve undertaken all your data collection and analysis, and revise it based on changes you made during the analysis phase. This is perfectly fine. Its natural for you to add an additional analysis technique, scrap an old one, etc based on where your data lead you. Of course, I’m talking about small changes here – not a fundamental switch from qualitative to quantitative, which will likely send your supervisor in a spin!

You’ve now collected your data and undertaken your analysis, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. In this chapter, you’ll present the raw results of your analysis . For example, in the case of a quant study, you’ll present the demographic data, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics , etc.

Typically, Chapter 4 is simply a presentation and description of the data, not a discussion of the meaning of the data. In other words, it’s descriptive, rather than analytical – the meaning is discussed in Chapter 5. However, some universities will want you to combine chapters 4 and 5, so that you both present and interpret the meaning of the data at the same time. Check with your institution what their preference is.

Now that you’ve presented the data analysis results, its time to interpret and analyse them. In other words, its time to discuss what they mean, especially in relation to your research question(s).

What you discuss here will depend largely on your chosen methodology. For example, if you’ve gone the quantitative route, you might discuss the relationships between variables . If you’ve gone the qualitative route, you might discuss key themes and the meanings thereof. It all depends on what your research design choices were.

Most importantly, you need to discuss your results in relation to your research questions and aims, as well as the existing literature. What do the results tell you about your research questions? Are they aligned with the existing research or at odds? If so, why might this be? Dig deep into your findings and explain what the findings suggest, in plain English.

The final chapter – you’ve made it! Now that you’ve discussed your interpretation of the results, its time to bring it back to the beginning with the conclusion chapter . In other words, its time to (attempt to) answer your original research question s (from way back in chapter 1). Clearly state what your conclusions are in terms of your research questions. This might feel a bit repetitive, as you would have touched on this in the previous chapter, but its important to bring the discussion full circle and explicitly state your answer(s) to the research question(s).

Next, you’ll typically discuss the implications of your findings . In other words, you’ve answered your research questions – but what does this mean for the real world (or even for academia)? What should now be done differently, given the new insight you’ve generated?

Lastly, you should discuss the limitations of your research, as well as what this means for future research in the area. No study is perfect, especially not a Masters-level. Discuss the shortcomings of your research. Perhaps your methodology was limited, perhaps your sample size was small or not representative, etc, etc. Don’t be afraid to critique your work – the markers want to see that you can identify the limitations of your work. This is a strength, not a weakness. Be brutal!

This marks the end of your core chapters – woohoo! From here on out, it’s pretty smooth sailing.

The reference list is straightforward. It should contain a list of all resources cited in your dissertation, in the required format, e.g. APA , Harvard, etc.

It’s essential that you use reference management software for your dissertation. Do NOT try handle your referencing manually – its far too error prone. On a reference list of multiple pages, you’re going to make mistake. To this end, I suggest considering either Mendeley or Zotero. Both are free and provide a very straightforward interface to ensure that your referencing is 100% on point. I’ve included a simple how-to video for the Mendeley software (my personal favourite) below:

Some universities may ask you to include a bibliography, as opposed to a reference list. These two things are not the same . A bibliography is similar to a reference list, except that it also includes resources which informed your thinking but were not directly cited in your dissertation. So, double-check your brief and make sure you use the right one.

The very last piece of the puzzle is the appendix or set of appendices. This is where you’ll include any supporting data and evidence. Importantly, supporting is the keyword here.

Your appendices should provide additional “nice to know”, depth-adding information, which is not critical to the core analysis. Appendices should not be used as a way to cut down word count (see this post which covers how to reduce word count ). In other words, don’t place content that is critical to the core analysis here, just to save word count. You will not earn marks on any content in the appendices, so don’t try to play the system!

Time to recap…

And there you have it – the traditional dissertation structure and layout, from A-Z. To recap, the core structure for a dissertation or thesis is (typically) as follows:

• Acknowledgments page

Most importantly, the core chapters should reflect the research process (asking, investigating and answering your research question). Moreover, the research question(s) should form the golden thread throughout your dissertation structure. Everything should revolve around the research questions, and as you’ve seen, they should form both the start point (i.e. introduction chapter) and the endpoint (i.e. conclusion chapter).

I hope this post has provided you with clarity about the traditional dissertation/thesis structure and layout. If you have any questions or comments, please leave a comment below, or feel free to get in touch with us. Also, be sure to check out the rest of the  Grad Coach Blog .

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Structure Breakdown of a 10000 Words Dissertation With Writing Guidelines

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The structure breakdown of a 10000 word dissertation includes planning each chapter of your thesis according to the suggested word count and hierarchy. Dissertations are the lengthiest assignments that students write in their academic journey. But you know what becomes a nightmare for them? It’s building each section’s argument within the allocated word count by the institution (that’s scary, isn’t it?).

To make it easier for you, we are going to discuss every nook and cranny of building your idea and word count requirements. We will break down the structure for each chapter so you can get every bit of your dissertation right. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this.

Note : Each section's word count requirement might differ for each institute. This is a general guide for a 10,000-word dissertation; you’re advised to refer to the guidelines provided by your college/university.

Structure Breakdown of a 10000 Words Dissertation 

To make it easier for you to write your dissertation, we have broken down the dissertation structure .

Here is its weightage:

• Introduction 10%
• Literature review 30%
• Methodology 15%
• Discussion 30%
• Conclusion 10%

We have provided guidelines for keeping up with the argument in each section; we suggest you read the complete guide for a better understanding.

Here is the visual representation of the weightage:

1. Introduction Chapter | Word Limit and Argument Hierarchy

The tone-setter of the dissertation, the introduction, is the first chapter and plays a vital role in determining the tone of the paper. Typically, the introduction section consists of 10% of the overall dissertation word count. So technically, the introduction of a 10000 word Dissertation will take up to 1000 words.

You are expected to cover each of these details in the Introduction section to build a strong argument:

• Background information on the topic to align your research with the context.
• Clearly state the focus of the study.
• Relevance of your research.
• Explain what value your research adds to the field.
• Explain the objectives and features of your research.
• State the thesis statement/research question.

How to Build Logic in the Introduction?

To create reasoning in the dissertation, you must start building it from the beginning of the writing. Start the dissertation by introducing your topic and giving background information to contextualise your research. After you give it a context, you should describe the scope and focus of the study and explain why it’s important.

Simply put, you need to justify how your research fills a gap or solves a problem. Once you explain the scope and importance, you are ready to set the anticipation for your reader. State the research question and objectives you want to achieve in this research.

Now that you have finished your work with the introduction section, let’s move on to a more important one.

2. Literature Review | Word Limit and Argument Hierarchy

Although all sections of your 10000 word Dissertation are equally important and serve the same purpose, the literature review is the chapter where you describe the first step of your research process.

Seeing the importance of the section, it has been given 30% weightage, which is 3000 for a 10,000- word dissertation.

These are the must-haves of a comprehensive literature review:

• It must identify and address the literature gaps.
• It has to describe the methodological approach of the literature.
• It must propose solutions for unsolved literature queries.
• It must strengthen and add value to the existing knowledge.

How to Continue the Argument in Literature Review?

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Anyway, let’s get back to our discussion. First, you need to provide detailed background and context for the topic. Also, remember to reinstate the objectives of the study (you gave an overview in the introduction, right?).

Now comes the time to describe the theoretical frameworks, key concepts, and major contributions of your source literature. To wrap up the literature review chapter of your 10000-word Dissertation, critically analyse the recent studies in the field and their contributions to set the direction for the future.

3. Research Methodology | Word Limit and Argument Hierarchy

This is your chance to show off your hard work and tell the reader about the effort you put into the research process. Well, this is not like bragging about the efforts; this will build the credibility and reliability of your research.

The weightage of this section is 15%, which means you need to churn out 1500 words to explain the research methodology you used in the process.

Here is what you should explain to build reliability:

• Research methods you used (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
• Justify the reason for using that research methodology.
• Ways you used for data collection.
• Tools you used in the process (if any)
• How did you avoid research biases?

What Should Be the Argument Hierarchy in Research Methodology

The argument hierarchy of the methodology chapter is quite simple. It starts with the research design and later discusses different research approaches used. In this chapter, you need to discuss the overall research strategy, data sources, analysis, and sampling, respectively. You should then describe the measures you took in order to protect the integrity and reliability of the research findings.

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4. Research Findings | Word Limit and Argument Hierarchy

Writing the results or findings of your 10000 word dissertation is another critical chapter, and you need to tackle it more carefully. This section has only 5% weightage and, ultimately, 500 words to conclude your entire research. With a limited word count, the chances of missing out on things increase. So, you need to be up to the mark.

In this limited word count, you must cover the following points:

• Some introductory lines will be used to reinstate the research question and study purpose.
• Summary of research results/findings in an unbiased manner.
• How is background information relevant to your findings?
• Using illustrations like graphs, tables, and charts to show results (if applicable).

How to Build Arguments in the Results Chapter?

First, present the results of your research by highlighting the patterns and relevancy of the text. To demonstrate the results, you can use visuals and interpret the themes and meanings of the data.

Then, write an in-depth analysis of the finding to explain how it relates to the literature and how it meets the expectations. You also need to explain if you get any unexpected results from the research.

5. Discussion | Word Limit and Argument Hierarchy

The Discussion section is where you explain the relevance, importance, and meaning of your results. This chapter should give a detailed explanation of your findings and how they relate to your literature review. You should also provide arguments in support of your results.

This section is 30% of your 10000-word Dissertation , meaning 3000 words to explain what you did, why you did this, and why this was the best way.

This is what your discussion section should explain:

• Brief overview of the results
• Interpretations of the results
• Implications of your findings
• Limitations of your findings
• Recommendations for studies required

What Should the Argument Structure of the Discussion Section Be?

Explain your results in relation to the source literature, themes explored, and best practices. You also need to describe unexpected results that you get and how you failed to find inevitable, expected results (if so).

At the end, state the limitations and weaknesses of your research; this will show your awareness of your shortcomings.

6. Conclusions | Word Limit and Argument Hierarchy

The conclusion contains 10% of the text of your dissertation, which is approximately 1000 words. In this chapter, you give an overview of the ideas discussed in the dissertation.

How Do You Build an Argument in the Conclusion Chapter?

Here is how you should structure your argument step by step:

• You must summarise each chapter of your thesis.
• State your research question.
• State your research goals.
• Explain the methods you used to achieve those goals.
• Why were those methods the most appropriate ones?
• Did you achieve your goals for the study?
• Are there any gaps in your research?

Remember, no matter how difficult the task is, there is always a way out; if you’re feeling stuck for some reason, this guide will help you get out of the ambiguity. However, if your deadline is approaching and you do not have enough time, you must acquire dissertation writing services from expert writers. They will help you in composing a comprehensive dissertation based on your institution's guidelines and will ensure timely completion.

In this article, we have broken down the structure of a 10000-word dissertation and guided you on how to build your overall and section-wise argument. We have covered all the sections a dissertation can have, their commonly allocated word count and tips for structuring the argument in each of them.

To conclude this guide, we can say dissertations are the most demanding and challenging tasks, requiring excellent writing, critical thinking, brainstorming, and research skills. If you want to get it written and completed within the deadline, you need to plan every bit of it.

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The Structure and Breakdown of 10000 Words Dissertation

It was day 19, my sleep schedule was messed up and so was my mental health. It was like I didn’t know what to do and how to do… That LEGO set was giving me such a nightmare and I knew I had to finish building it because my nephew’s birthday was coming up.

Wait, you thought I was talking about my dissertation? Oh, no I finished that a month before the deadline. Although, I won’t ever say writing my dissertation was easy, I had my fair share of struggles with figuring out the dissertation layout. But hey, you don’t have to worry, I struggled just so I can help students like you create a perfect dissertation easily!

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10,000 Words Dissertation Structure UK

A lot of students don’t know how to structure a dissertation in first place due to lack of guidance and incomplete instructions. You don’t need to worry about any of it because you are at the right place!

Dissertation Breakdown, Simple And Easy To Understand

Let me explain dissertations with a simple dissertation breakdown:

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Data Collection + Analysis
• Conclusion and Recommendations

Every dissertation has same structure whether it’s a 7000 words dissertation or a 10000 words dissertation structure . Each of these chapters has a different but significant weight in your dissertation so be extra careful with each of them!

How To Write A Dissertation Introduction?

A good introduction is the key to capture the reader’s attention and keep him or her hooked up till the end. The introduction chapter includes your argument, its background, scope, research questions and assumptions about the outcomes.

Dissertation Introduction Word Count To Capture The Reader:

If you are thinking how many words for dissertation introduction in a 10000 word dissertation, here is your answer

In a 10000 words dissertation, dissertation introduction word count should be 1000 words and these 1000 words are your only way to get to the reader and make them read your whole dissertation!

Once you understand how to write a dissertation introduction, nothing is coming in your way of crafting a flawless dissertation structure.

How Many Words Is A Dissertation Literature Review Is Considered Ideal?

Literature Review chapter includes a concise and critical summary of all the literature that you used for your dissertation and research.

If you are thinking how many words should a literature review be in a dissertation , well, In a 10000 words dissertation, the idea length of the literature review chapter should be around 3000 words.

Make sure to keep the balance otherwise the read could get bored and move to another chapter which could affect negatively on your grades.

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What Is The Ideal Length Of Methodology Chapter?

In the methodology chapter, you have to mention the methods you used for research and writing your dissertation so the reader(s) don’t get confused while reading your dissertation.

How long should a methodology be in a 10,000 word dissertation is a key question and the magic number is 1500. Remember that your structuring will be perfectly balanced.

The magic number can do wonders but only when it is as exact 1500. Try to do it and your professors will be pleased.  

How To Perfectly Balance The Data Collection + Analysis

You have to state data collected after your research and a detailed analysis on it in this chapter.

In a 10000 dissertation word count, the data collection + analysis chapter should have 500 words. Comparatively shorter than other chapters but these 500 words should be very detailed! Make sure of it otherwise your professors won’t be happy and I learned it the hard way with revisions.

How Long Should A Dissertation Conclusion Be? Let's Find Out!

The final chapter is an important chapter of your dissertation because it is the outcome and final result of all of your research and hard work over months.

Talking about how long should a conclusion be on a 10000 word dissertation , we believe that the ideal length of the conclusion and recommendations chapter is 1000 in a 10000 words dissertation. In these 1000 words you have to thoroughly explain the outcomes of your research and your opinions and recommendations about it.

How Long Does It Take To Write A 10000 Word Dissertation?

Now that we are clear on a how to write a 10000 word dissertation let’s talk about the time that it will take

This is a very commonly asked question with an infinite number of answers.

When I knew it was time to start writing my dissertation, I started quickly and got done with it very quickly in around 25 days. These days included a few breaks as well because I didn’t want to burn myself out.

The only reason I didn’t wait for the deadline to be on my head before I start researching and working on my dissertation because I didn’t know how long does it take to write a 10000 word dissertation and that actually helped me complete my dissertation on time.

So my estimate would be that an average person who is not used to write that much could take at least 20 days (working) to finish and edit a 10000 words dissertation with a proper dissertation structure!

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Conclusion:

The key to write a flawless dissertation to capture a reader lies among the balance. Once you master the balance there’s nothing else you have to worry about at all besides the deadline. I recommend you and every single student around the year that you should never ever leave the dissertations for the due date.

Start your dissertation the day you get the instructions from your professors without wasting anytime. If you run into any trouble, you can ask online dissertation services providers such as DissertationProposal to help you out of your troubles.

Although, after I explained the dissertation structure thoroughly above, I don’t think you’d need any other help crafting a perfect 10000 words dissertation.

So how long do you think it will take you to write your 10000 words dissertation? Which chapter will take you the most time?