OUGD601 / Contect Of Practice / Time Plan

Stage of the dissertation writing process	Number of days/weeks needed	Start date	End date
STAGE ONE: Reading and research
a) Seek to identify an original, manageable topic	1	10/10/15	17/10/15
b) Reading and research into chosen topic	4	10/10/15	10/11/15
STAGE TWO: The detailed plan
a) Construct a detailed plan of the dissertation	2	10/11/15	24/11/15
STAGE THREE: Initial writing
a) Draft the various sections of the dissertation	1	1/12/15	7/12/15
b) Undertake additional research where necessary	/	/	/
STAGE FOUR: The first draft
a) Compile and collate sections into first draft of dissertation	2	7/12/15	18/12/15
b) check the flow of the dissertation	1	18/12/15	30/12/15
c) Check the length of the dissertation
d) Undertake any additional editing and research
STAGE FIVE: Final draft
a) Check for errors		11/01/16	11/01/16
b) Prepare for submission		13/01/16	13/01/16
c) Final proof-read (by a friend or yourself) and final editing		11/01/16	11/01/16
d) Compile bibliography		11/01/16	11/01/16
e) Get the dissertation bound		12/01/16	12/01/16
f) Submit your dissertation		14/01/16	14/01/16

Key Dates:

• Turn it final submission 11/12/15