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Reference Roadblock
The foundation of your dissertation or thesis is your references. You must consult the literature to choose and understand your topic, determine the problem to research, choose your methods and methodology, and finally explain how your results fit with existing knowledge. Compiling references is a complex and daunting task. Unfortunately, one roadblock you may not foresee is limitations set by your adviser or committee.
We at College Paper Partner have noticed a growing trend of advisers insisting that references be within the past five years. One recent project required references to be published within 2011-2016, even though we are still in 2015. The rationale was that the student’s oral exams would be in 2016. This restriction cost the student an extra $2,000 in fees because the adviser failed to mention the limitation at the beginning of the dissertation drafting process.
Don’t make this mistake! Clarify with your adviser and committee members early in the degree process what they require regarding references. Ask about:
- How many references do I need?
- Are there publication date restrictions (i.e., all within the past five or ten years)?
- Are there publication type restrictions (i.e., no textbooks)?
Clarity with your adviser will save you time, money, and stress! Contact College Paper Partner today to save even more headaches!
