B2 noun Formal

dissertation

/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

A long, formal piece of writing on a particular subject, typically submitted for a university degree. It involves extensive independent research and is often the final requirement for completing an undergraduate or master's program.

Exemplos

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1

I've been spending every weekend at the library working on my dissertation.

I have been using all my weekend time at the library to complete my final university research paper.

2

The student was required to submit a 10,000-word dissertation by the end of the semester.

The learner had to hand in a long academic report of ten thousand words before the term finished.

3

I'm halfway through my diss and I still haven't found enough sources.

I have finished half of my long paper but I need more academic references.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dissertation
Verb
dissertate
Adjetivo
dissertational
Relacionado
dissertator
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Dissertation' as your final 'Station' in the journey of your university degree.

Quiz rápido

After two years of research, Marcus finally finished writing his ______ on medieval history.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: dissertation

Exemplos

1

I've been spending every weekend at the library working on my dissertation.

everyday

I have been using all my weekend time at the library to complete my final university research paper.

2

The student was required to submit a 10,000-word dissertation by the end of the semester.

formal

The learner had to hand in a long academic report of ten thousand words before the term finished.

3

I'm halfway through my diss and I still haven't found enough sources.

informal

I have finished half of my long paper but I need more academic references.

4

A successful dissertation must demonstrate a high level of critical analysis and original thought.

academic

A good academic paper needs to show deep thinking and new ideas from the author.

5

His dissertation on international trade laws made him a highly desirable candidate for the legal firm.

business

The research he wrote about global trade rules helped him get noticed by the law company.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dissertation
Verb
dissertate
Adjetivo
dissertational
Relacionado
dissertator

Colocações comuns

write a dissertation to compose the long academic paper
submit a dissertation to hand in the final research project
defend a dissertation to explain and justify research to a committee
doctoral dissertation a long research paper for a PhD degree
original dissertation a research paper containing new ideas

Frases Comuns

write up a dissertation

the process of finalising the written draft

dissertation supervisor

the professor who guides the student's research

dissertation topic

the specific subject being researched

Frequentemente confundido com

dissertation vs thesis

In the UK, a dissertation is usually for Bachelor/Master levels, while a thesis is for a PhD; in the US, these terms are often reversed.

dissertation vs essay

An essay is a short piece of writing on a subject, whereas a dissertation is a very long, research-based project.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost exclusively used in higher education. It typically follows the preposition 'on' (e.g., a dissertation on climate change).

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Erros comuns

Students often misspell it with one 's' instead of two. Also, learners sometimes call any long homework an 'essay' when 'dissertation' is required for degree-level final projects.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Dissertation' as your final 'Station' in the journey of your university degree.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'dissertatio', meaning a formal discourse or discussion, derived from 'disserere' (to examine or discuss).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: dissertations Often followed by the preposition 'on'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western academic traditions, completing a dissertation is considered the 'rite of passage' for graduating from a university program.

Quiz rápido

After two years of research, Marcus finally finished writing his ______ on medieval history.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: dissertation

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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