How do I produce my dissertation at Aberystwyth University?

If you are beginning your dissertation please bookmark this page as it contains essential information for you.

• How do I save my work safely?
• Is there any mind mapping software available to help me structure my dissertation?
• How can I make the most of Microsoft Word when writing my dissertation?
• Where can I find help with printing my dissertation?

Researching your dissertation

• The Effective Study Collection contains lots of material to help you begin preparing your dissertation ( Where can I find it? )
• Find out more about subject specific resources ( Where can I find them? )

• Contact your Subject Support Librarian for more information ( Who is my Subject Librarian? )

Training

• Undergraduates can attend optional free writing, communication and information skills classes ( Where can I find out more? )

• Postgraduates can attend optional free classes in writing and advanced information skills ( Where can I find out more? )

• If you have a specific query you can book a free one-to-one clinic session with a member of Information Services staff ( Where do I book? )

Citations and Bibliography

• Follow your department's advice on how to format your citations and bibliography ( Where can I find out more? )

• Consider using bibliographic referencing software to keep track of your references ( How do I do that? )

Binding

We can print and soft or hard bind personal copies of your dissertation or thesis.

This service is available to Aberystwyth University Staff and Students in support of the academic aims of the University.

When your bound work is ready, you can collect from the Hugh Owen Library.

How this service works:

• Complete the form and attach a PDF of your work
• On receipt of your PDF, we will calculate the cost for:
  • Printing
  • Binding
  • Spine labels (if applicable)
• We will email you:
  •  A job number
  • The cost
  • Details of how to make an on-line payment by credit or debit card via our webpage
• Please note   -  Your request will not be processed until payment has been received
• Please allow 7 working days for your work to be bound