The dissertation should have a clear organisation and structure, with sub-headings as appropriate. Quotations, tables, etc. should be clear and relevant and demonstrate skills of selection and summary. References should be complete and consistent in Harvard style. The dissertation must be typed or word-processed in double spacing. There should be an abstract and a contents page.
Credit is given for accurate, fluent and vivid use of language.
Appendices should only contain material that is relevant to the purpose of the dissertation, and there should be reference to the appendices within the text. Assignments which significantly exceed or fail to reach the expected word count will be penalised in the marks for this section. The most important consideration here will be the tutor's professional opinion of the quality of the dissertation. The dissertation should have overall coherence and fulfil the stated purpose. It should adopt an analytical approach and should substantiate the discussion throughout.