Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted May 14, 2017 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2017 22 hours ago, SpursRiot2012 said: People who have written dissertations - was there a particular strategy you employed when deciding on a topic? Was it a case of finding a question that you could find loads of papers and stuff on? I feel like that's the best move  Because of the amount of work involved, like people have said above, it's better to find a question you're interested in rather than something you know there's already loads on. With my most recent dissertation there was a lot of talk from my supervisor about "identifying the gap" - finding something specific within the subject that hasn't been covered by anyone before. Sometimes you can balance that alongside something that has been written about a lot already. For my undergrad dissertation I wanted to write about vampires in literature, which has been covered pretty extensively, but narrowed it down to the use of vampires as representation of contemporary threats in the 19th century, which sounds very pretentious but allowed me to write about an interesting subject with academic literature as support, but put my own spin on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted May 14, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks guys. I have to choose between an 8,000 word research project or a 3,000 word journalistic project with a 2,000 word critical essay. I may be forced to do the research project in order to keep the required balance between academic and practical modules. The project proposal is due in October, so plenty of time to think about it. Basing it on something that actually interests you is solid advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted May 18, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 18, 2017 Me again. I got a new passport today. I signed by name below the line instead of above the line. Is this going to cause me problems does anyone know? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonworden Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Did you apply today or receive today? If it's done and dusted I wouldn't worry. Unless your going somewhere very fussy nobody looks at them that much for British passport holders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Guys, bit of advice needed. I'm going to Slamdunk Festival on the 29th (woohoo) which is a Bank Holiday. I'm trying to get the cheapest train ticket possible from Weybridge to Hatfield. How best to go about this? I genuinely don't understand off peak and that sort of thing. Is The Trainline still the best place? I think I'll be getting the train back the next day as well which I guess doesn't help. Any advice much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members stumobir Posted May 19, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 19, 2017 Search for some split ticket sites, you can normally shave a few quid off by breaking the journey up to individual journeys if there are changes involved. Trainline will just give you the most direct routes available and will be the standard price everyone else is paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted May 19, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 19, 2017 57 minutes ago, simonworden said: Did you apply today or receive today? If it's done and dusted I wouldn't worry. Unless your going somewhere very fussy nobody looks at them that much for British passport holders I received it. I ended up emailing them and they said it's still valid but it is possible it could cause an extra delay, but I don't think that's likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonworden Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Then you are probably fine, out of interest where are you off to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted May 20, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 20, 2017 Going to Mexico in a couple weeks for my 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonworden Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 You don't half get about, sure you've only just collected your baggage from SE Asia, have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted May 21, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 21, 2017 5 hours ago, simonworden said: You don't half get about, sure you've only just collected your baggage from SE Asia, have a good time! I've been to Croatia since then. Dubrovnik is lovely, I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted May 24, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'm waiting on a new BT TV UHD box to come on Friday. I wanted to watch the Europa final tonight on BT Sport Showcase. It's supposed to be on channel 115 Freeview. But for some reason my guide jumps from channel 105 to 120. Anybody have any idea why this might be and how I might fix it? Thanks.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 No but it's on YouTube if you can't get it to work in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapnut Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I'm considering moving into a 1 bed flat in Cardiff, but the estate agents are asking for £312 tenant fees in total just for myself which sounds absolutely scandalous. Am I being taken for a ride or is that the norm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 One thing I liked about Ed Miliband's manifesto was banning letting agents from charging tenants fees. Have Labour kept that this year or quietly let it drop? It is ridiculous as the choice of agent is the landlord's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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