As well as our Events resources, the Library also stocks books on dissertation writing and research skills. You can search Discover for our full stock, but these books may help you to get started:
Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide [eBook] Bestselling author Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports. The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers everything from preparation and planning through to conducting research and writing up the finished article. Packed with dozens of hands-on activities and quotes from real students, this book demystifies dissertations and project reports and helps ensure that the process is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels embarking on a dissertation, project report or other piece of extended writing. Its interdisciplinary approach means it is the ideal companion for students of all disciplines.
Check the Books page for other options. We can buy books you recommend, obtain additional material as Interlibrary Loans, and get you access to other university libraries.
A literature review examines and comments on the information available about a topic. It provides background to your work, showing how it relates to existing knowledge of the field, and demonstrating your command of the subject.
In general, literature reviews are arranged by theme or issue, rather than addressing each piece of information individually.
The Finding Information page on Skills for Learning contains guidance on finding information for literature reviews, as well as tips for finding sources for any of your projects.
These are good places to access past examples of theses, dissertations and research projects online:
Within Leeds Beckett
You can search the university repository for past Leeds Beckett research.
The Library also has some hard copies of old dissertations and theses. You can consult these to see how previous students conducted and presented their work. Search for a dissertation or thesis on Discover:
1) Your Academic Librarian can advise on finding and using information.
2) The Skills for Learning pages offer further guidance on finding information, dissertation writing, workload planning and literature reviews. Workshops and drop-ins also operate throughout the year.
3) These tools may also help:
