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When writing your thesis

7 hints that will make writing your thesis easier

Study environment at Dalgas Have


1. Let yourself be inspired
Find inspiration for your work in the works of other students. In Libsearch you will find all theses – both paper-based and electronic. In the database StudentTheses@CBS you will find all e-theses sorted by study programme.
 
2. Keep track of your literature with RefWorks
A RefWorks account will enable you to save references in your own database during the searching process and to insert references directly into your paper, using the correct format.
RefWorks will help you create bibliographies and keep track of the sources and references used in your thesis, thus saving you precious time.
Sign up for a RefWorks seminar or check out one of RefWorks´ own tutorials .
Get help setting up and using your own RefWorks database  
 
3. Borrow books from other libraries
If you need a book, journal, or an article from another library, we will get it for you. Average processing time is 9 days. Order book and articles from other libraries .
 
4. Book a Librarian
Get advice on how to find information. Book an individual instructional session. We will help you identify search terms, search techniques, and relevant databases.
Book a librarian 
 
5. Make correct citations and avoid plagiarism
Avoid accusations of plagiarism - familiarize yourself with the rules of citation, paraphrasing, and use of references in our tutorial www.en.stopplagiat.nu  
 
6. Monitor articles and stay updated
Stay informed on your subject. Subscribe to tables of content from e-journals and create alerts for specific searches. Use Journal search - Journals A-Z to identify the journals that you wish to monitor.
Learn more about creating Alerts
 
7. Survey tool
SurveyXact is a professional tool for conducting surveys; it can help you collect, analyze, and present quantitative data.
 
Upon completion of your thesis
What to do when handing in your thesis

Last updated by Camilla Boelsgaard Lund 06/03/2012