Writing a dissertation is not only required for getting a degree, it’s also helpful in determining your professional field of study, or your career path.
Because it takes up a lot of time and effort, it can be difficult to organize your work properly. Here are 5 general advice that might help you achieve maximum efficiency.
1. Draw up a time frame
Planning is essential for your work, as it helps distribute effort more evenly. Your time frame should include start and finish time for the whole thing and for every separate step of the process. Decide how much you’ll spend on research, on writing, on each section or chapter of your dissertation. And follow that time frame.
Don’t forget to start early to have all the time you need for working alone, and for working with your mentor. You need to have a couple of weeks left to tie up all the loose ends. Saving time helps clear your mind and keep calm.
2. Keep your work organized
Making a creative mess out of your materials and notes is not helpful. You might lose or forget something in this big heap of data that keeps growing constantly, so you better make sure you don’t. Stacking your data according to category, topic, chapter, and sequence will keep you from a lot more unnecessary and tiring work of finding everything later when you need it.
3. Manage distractions
Face your biggest distractions. Then get rid of them. You hide your video game console in the closet, put your phone or tablet out of reach, set them to mute, log out of all the social networks and messengers, or ask your friend to watch your dog. Hyperactivity can be counterproductive and tiring. Apply most of your energy to the task at hand.
4. Adjust your work rate
Exhausting yourself for 24 hours and then sleeping for twelve will only be bad for your health and it will ultimately slow down the process. Break up your working time so that your efficiency and energy levels are optimal.
5. Choose your workplace properly
Pick the best workplace for yourself. Adjust it for yourself. Eliminating all the distractions is one thing. But make sure you’re comfortable and have enough lighting and fresh air. Think of a place you would be most comfortable working at and go there. It might save you a lot of time and strength.
Doing all that, staying hydrated, eating and sleeping properly, you will be able to lead a normal life and enjoy your free time while successfully writing a dissertation.