This handbook should be read in conjunction with the supplementary dissertation information that relates specifically to your program: School of the Built Environment Dissertation, HWU, UK

This handbook should be read in conjunction with the supplementary dissertation information that relates specifically to your program. This will provide additional information you will need to know for the preparation of
your dissertation.

This handbook offers advice for students undertaking a dissertation as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate degree studies within the School of the Built Environment. The guide contains information relating to mandatory presentation specifications including layout, format, and structure which all dissertations submitted to the School must conform to. Regulations governing plagiarism and late submission procedures are also outlined. In addition, the guide also provides good practice advice that is relevant to all types of dissertations, explaining some of the features to be found in good dissertations as well as highlighting some of the pitfalls and bad practices to be avoided. Following this advice will greatly increase your chances of obtaining a good grade for your work.

Program and Course specific information

Reference is made throughout the text to program-specific dissertation guidance, which should be read in conjunction with this handbook. This will be issued separately by your dissertation director and contains information relating to your particular program and course relating to:

• Submission date
• Criteria used in assessing your dissertation
• Extension of Time’ procedures for dissertations submitted late.