Writing your thesis

We understand that writing your thesis can be a daunting process! This page will guide you through the process and help to get you started. Don't forget you can speak with your Librarian to discuss search strategies and resources you might use.  

There is faculty-specific advice for getting started on your Master’s thesis:

• Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS)
• Faculty of Busineess and Management (FBAM)

Library support

Help from library staff

• Email library@cranfield.ac.uk or use our 24/7 online chat service
• Speak face to face with library staff at your library’s welcome desk

Contact your Librarian

• For one-to-one help with search strategies, using library resources and referencing. Find their contact details on our staff page or through your relevant subject and course guide.

Need help with your Cranfield username or password?

• Use the password manager or contact the Cranfield IT service desk.

Academic language support (for writing) 

Academic language support is a free service offered by the library and available to all taught and research students. They offer workshops and tutorials designed to develop an individual’s spoken and written communication skills.

Academic English is no-one’s first language. The service is aimed at any student wanting to develop or simply refresh their skills in this area. 

For more details email languagesupport@cranfield.ac.uk 

Wellbeing

Try to stay calm! We know it’s easy advice to give, but try to make time to relax, sleep and exercise. Eat well and be kind to yourself. If you find you are getting too stressed, please get in touch with Student Support and view the Wellbeing pages on the Intranet. You can either drop in during office hours, call them or email (no appointment necessary) and our Student Advisors will be happy to help you talk through your worries.