When you pursue an advanced degree, you may have to write a thesis or dissertation to complete your degree program. A dissertation shows that you have a good understanding of your field, especially the topic you choose to write about.
If you are getting your Master's of Business Administration degree, your MBA dissertation must be well researched, contain appropriate citations, and it must be impeccably written.
While this will be a difficult project, the end result will be well worth the effort.
Outline Your Dissertation
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By creating a rough draft or outline for your dissertation, you can organize the information you need for your project so you don't overlook anything during the writing process. Creating an outline also allows you to order your dissertation more logically and allows you to cut out extraneous information before writing your first draft.
Do The First Edit
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After writing your first draft, go through it and correct your punctuation, find spelling mistakes and look for any grammar mistakes. You can also edit out any information you don't need to include in the next draft.
Polish The Next Draft
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After the first edit, rewrite the dissertation and comb through it one section at a time to make sure it is properly cited and that the word usage is correct. Review facts to make sure they are accurate and take the time to review the information in your document.
Get A Critique
Have a someone you know read your dissertation and critique it for you. This person should have some knowledge of the subject and be someone you can trust to give an objective opinion. Let them make all the notes they wish so you can review them and make the appropriate changes to your dissertation.
Review The Final Copy
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After writing your final copy, go over it again to make sure you haven't missed any errors and to make sure your information is accurate.
Reading it out loud will help you catch problems with wordiness or find passages that are hard to understand.
Carol Newton
