What the examiners say and how to fix it
| No Introduction |
Make sure you have an introduction |
| Disjointed structure | Plan each section using bullet points to summarise what you are going to say; decide on the sequence of information. Check for logical flow. |
| Incorrect use of references | Always state your sources; make sure you reference images; always note the source as you are reading it |
| Citation errors in references | Always check the spelling of your references; make sure you include all appropriate bibliographical data. |
| Too many nested sub-sections in the Table of Contents |
Make sure that your table of contents is no more than two pages. |
| No error analysis | Don't be afraid of finding errors in your methods or results. State clearly and honestly if there was some problem. |
| Assumptions not being made explicit | Check that what you have said can be understood by someone else. |
| Missing/incomplete explanations | Always do a comprehension check of your work: is an explanation needed? Have you included all relevant details? |
| Diagrams/figures too small | Always use 12 point font as a minimum size. |
| Undefined symbols, symbols changing, using two symbols for one item | Proofread your work carefully; check for consistency in use of symbols; if you change a symbol, explain this to the reader. |