About this video
In this video I present an overview of why failing to submit draft work to your supervisor can severely impact your dissertation success. I want you to succeed. As a law professor and the Master’s Degree Expert, who’s supervised hundreds of Master’s students, I explain why this missed opportunity is a major factor in dissertation failure. Factor #6 in my countdown explores how many students avoid sharing drafts due to perfectionism or procrastination. I clarify what supervisors are expecting from you and why their feedback is crucial for meeting Master’s level standards and expectations. Learn the optimal timing for submitting draft work, how to approach your supervisor for maximum benefit, and why this feedback loop is essential for dissertation success, even if your writing isn’t polished.
This countdown series provides you with my expert tips based on my experience of helping many hundreds of Master’s students succeed at top UK universities. Please make sure that you check the guidance and guidelines within your own university as they apply to your Master’s degree programme. Whether you’re just starting your dissertation or feeling overwhelmed partway through, these practical insights will help you stay on track.
References in videos
Notion: A freemium platform, in which you can duplicate outlining templates and integrate them within your own home Notion environment. Ideal for outlining and wider productivity tools.
Worried about ‘failure’ at the dissertation stage, or even your entire Master’s degree? Very few Master’s students understand (reasonably enough) what a ‘fail’ actually means. Check out Dr Nicky’s blogpost ‘Let’s Talk About Failing on a Master’s Degree Programme‘
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