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Dispute develop display provide

à. to show you ñàn express and ________ ideas

b. to show you ñàn ______ evidence to support ideas

ñ. to show you ñàn ______ îr support existing theories (this demonstrates critical thinking ability)

d. to _______ knowledge

 

2. Look at the following examples of critical thinking. Mark each with either G,

for this is something I am quite good at, or NG, for this is something I àm ïît so

good at and nååd to practice.

à. recognizing what is relevant and what is not relevant _

b. identifying the writer's ðurðîså _

ñ. assessing the writer's argument _

d. evaluating the credibility of the writer’s sources _

 

3. Tick (٧) the types of extended writing that you need to practise and improve to

bå successful în your course.


à. examination essay

b. non-examination essay

ñ. dissertation

d. thesis

å. report

f. case study


4. Look at the three stages involved in producing à piece of extended writing, Fîr each stage, write two of the steps you would need to carry out.


à. ðlànning

b. researching

ñ. writing up


________________

________________

________________

________________

_______________

_______________


5.Think àbout the topic of the project that you started to discuss in this unit, and

answer the following questions.

à. What have óîu found interesting about this topic?

b. What aspects of the topic have you found quite easy to understand?

ñ. What aspects of the topic have you found mîrå difficult to understand?

 

Self work task:

Make a short summary of the topic “EXPO 2017 as a factor of global recognition of Kazakhstan”.

Unit 2. How to write master’s dissertation (introductory course)

In this unit you will:

- identify the aims of your dissertation

- learn how to write research proposal

- analyze the features of writing the dissertation

Introduction

The dissertation is the final stage of the Masters degree and provides you with the opportunity to show that you have gained the necessary skills and knowledge in order to organise and conduct a research project. It should demonstrate that you are skilled in identifying an area, or areas, suitable for research: setting research objectives; locating, organising and critically analysing the relevant secondary data and authoritative literature; devising an appropriate research methodology; analysing the primary data selected and drawing on the literature in the field; drawing conclusions; and if appropriate making relevant recommendations and indications of areas for further research.

A dissertation is a ‘formal’ document and there are ‘rules’ that govern the way in which it is presented. It must have chapters that provide an introduction, a literature review, a justification of the data selected for analysis and research methodology, analysis of the data and, finally, conclusions and recommendations. Where the subject is based around a business or an applied situation recommendations for action may also be required. Advice on the range of suitable topics which relate to the subject area of your Masters degree will be approved by your Programme Director or course dissertation co-ordinator.



The Masters level dissertation is distinguished from other forms of writing by its attempt to analyse situations in terms of the ‘bigger picture’. It seeks answers, explanations, makes comparisons and arrives at generalisations which can be used to extend theory. As well as explaining what can be done, it addresses the underlying why. The most successful dissertations are those which are specific and narrowly focused.

You should read this guide before starting your dissertation and consult it as necessary throughout the process. This will help you to make a start to your dissertation and make more effective use of your meeting sessions with your supervisor.


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