Symposium

The University set up a Symposium today where previous Graduates returned to give talks on their experiences of writing dissertations.

This was a good idea and I gained some valuable tips.

• Find a subject that interests you
• Find your voice and make it heard
• Always read and research as much as possible
• Don't be afraid to voice your opinion but always have a plausible argument
• Write small chunks i.e 500 words a week
• Whenever you come across a quote that you like or a piece of writing to paraphrase, keep a note book
• One book will lead to another. 
• Keep lists of anything interesting

All this advice is common sense, but it is surprising how sometimes common sense can get lost when your mind is in the midst of stress and panic!

I sat in for the first half and listened to three speakers. They had given me food for thought.