LSE LIFE Master’s Dissertation Tube map
Michaelmas Term
How toget started
on yourdissertation
Plan yourdissertation
research
Write yourresearchproposal
Creating a greatdissertation
Develop yourresearchquestion
Explore theliterature anduse it to focus
your dissertation
Structureyour
dissertation
Practicaltips for
transcribingqualitative
data
How to writea Master’s
Dissertation
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Practicaltips for
managingyour data
Practical tips for
qualitativeresearch
How to prepareto collect andanalyse data
Pitch yourproject to
clarify yourideas
Define, refineand practise
your dissertationliterature
search
Find and usesocial sciencedata for yourdissertation
research
Work withothers tomake your
dissertationbetter
Use EndnoteOnline to
manage yourreferences
Use Mendeley to manage your
references
Plan yoursummertimeresearch and
writing
Inject originalityinto your project
What isoriginality
in a researchproject?
Practical tipsfor planning& conducting
interviews
Practicaltips for
thematicanalysis
Practicaltips for
discourseanalysis
Practical tipsfor working
with researchparticipants
Two-minutedissertations:
present tothe room
What is writer’sblock and howto deal with it
Addressprocrastination
while doing yourdissertation
Find and usenews information
in your essaysor dissertation
What isReach OutResearch?
Write yourReach OutResearchproposal Plan your
Reach OutResearch
dissertationproject
Find & referenceresources
Conduct research
Be organised
Write Read
Make notesThink critically
Understand myself
Make the worlda better placeDissertation or exam revision...
how do you manage both?Speak with an LSE LIFE study
adviser for ideas on how to balance - or even combine - the two.
EndNote orMendeley?
Which tool to use to reference
consistently
Plan and dowhat needs to
be donenow, now
Evaluate sourcesand evidence
Improve yourreferencing
Say hello to“constructive
perfectionism”top tips
Read-a-thon:get your
reading done
Write-a-thon:get some
writing done
Dissertationwritingretreats
Start yourdissertationliterature
review
Drop in:Research ethics,
data managementand data protection
Drop in:Ask yourlibrarian
Plan and conductresponsible,
ethical research
Write adraft
abstract
Make the mostof LSE & London
Think by numbers
Be socialBe healthy
Be creative
Communicate
Learnindependently
Use technology
Planning & gettingthings doneWriting &communicating
Finding & referencing resources
To book your place for an event or a a one-to-one appointment, visit lse.ac.uk/lselife, or come and see us on the ground floor of the Library, Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm.
These events across the year can help you make the most of your
research project.The purple line shows events directly
related to your dissertation.The other lines show related skills
to make your research and writing experience smoother and
even more rewarding.Just like the Tube, there’s no need to go to every station! Use this map to see the big picture and create your own journey to a great dissertation.
Supervision meetings take place only during term time. Don’t get
caught out! Plan wisely to make the most of your supervisor’s advice
before the end of term.
One-to-one sessions withLSE LIFE study advisers are available throughout the
summer. To find out how we can help, see overleaf.
Snack & chatabout yourdissertation
Word:dissertation
troubleshooting
Word:dissertationtimesavers
Does your research involve human participants or data related to identifiable
people? If so, you need to complete an ethics review. Come to a research ethics
drop-in session to ask a specialist.
Create a storyboardto visualiseyour whole
project
Build confidencefor academic
writing
Write it in yourown words: paraphrase,
synthesise and reference
!Repeat sessions aheadWorkshops are offered multiple times throughout the year. If you miss a session, don’t worry! All our resources are available on Moodle.
One-to-one sessions Dissertation line workshops How to find us
Ground Floor, LibraryMonday - Friday
10am - 6pmWebsite
lse.ac.uk/lselife
FacebookmyLSELIFE
MoodleLSE LIFE
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Reach Out Research is a project that connects MSc students who want to conduct their research in the non-profit sector with non-profit organisations that are looking for research to be carried out.
Find out more and apply atlse.ac.uk/reachoutresearchand look out for the events labelled with the logo on the map.
We also offer personalised, one-to-one support for your dissertation. During term time, you can come along to our weekly specialist drop-in sessions. You can also book an appointment to see an LSE LIFE study adviser, during the term and over the summer break. Here are the ways an LSE LIFE study adviser can help with your dissertation.
• Structure your dissertation• Develop your writing process• Organise your time• Navigate your literature review• Find inspiration and ideas through discussion• Be creative and think about practicalities related to methods• Find your narrative by discussing a draft outline or abstract together
• Define the scope of your research or formulate your research question• Determine how much data you need• Tell you how to analyse your data• Resolve substantive issues around research design or methods• Read draft chapters or sections and give feedback• Proofread your work
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Create a storyboard to visualise your whole projectDefine, refine and practise yourdissertation literature searchDevelop your research questionExplore the literature and use itto focus your dissertationFind and use social science dataHow to prepare to collect and analyse dataHow to write a master's dissertationInject originality into your projectMake a start writing your literature reviewPitch your research project to clarify your ideasPlan and conduct responsible, ethical researchPlan your dissertation researchPlan your Reach Out Research projectPlan your summertime research and writingPractical tips for discourse analysisPractical tips for thematic analysisPractical tips for managing your dataPractical tips for planning & conducting interviewsPractical tips for qualitative researchPractical tips for transcribing qualitative dataPractical tips for working with research participantsSnack and chat about your dissertationStructure your dissertationTwo-minute dissertations - present to the roomWhat is originality in a research project?What is Reach Out Research?Word: dissertation troubleshootingWord: dissertation timesaversWork with others to make your dissertation better Write a draft abstractWrite your research proposalWrite your Reach Out Research proposalWriting retreats