Tools to use when writing a thesis using Word 2011 (for Apple computers)

A collection of videos on time saving features when using MS Word 2011 to write a thesis. Learn how to use styles, make table of contents, make table of figures, use the document map, use the browse object tool and keep a count of the words in your file and many more useful features of Word 2011. Word 2011 is for Apple computers, there is a collection of similar video for use with the PC version Word 2010.

Technical reports

Collection of resources for COMP 1205

Interactive report writing from Edinburgh Napier University

Short general guide to report writing with drag and drop activities and sequenced (multiple choice) questions

Sample student reflective writing (Computer Science)

4 examples of student reflections

How to use styles when writing your thesis in MS Word 2011 (Mac) Manual

Writing your thesis will be made a whole lot easier if you learn to use styles. This document is written to show you how to create a consistent looking file with a table of contents. It makes considerable reference to the new University thesis template which can be downloaded from the same site as this manual.

How to use styles when writing your thesis in MS Word 2010 (PC) Manual

Writing your thesis will be made a whole lot easier if you learn to use styles. This document is written to show you how to create a consistent looking file with a table of contents. It makes considerable reference to the new University thesis template which can be downloaded from the same site as this manual.

COMP1205 Technical Report Specification

This document describes 6 scenarios from which students can choose the topic of their technical report, and outlines the formatting requirements for the report.

COMP1205 Technical Report Template

This is the template for the technical report

COMP1205 Technical Report Marking Scheme

This document outlines the grading boundaries for marking the technical report. It can be used for marking sample reports and peer review. The COMP1205 course team use it to show how they mark a sample report.

Tidying up tools for writing a thesis in MS Word 2010 (PC) Manual

This manual shows you how to use a range of useful smaller features Word 2010 - cross referencing, track changes, word count, endnotes and footnotes, spell checker, autocorrect, screen split, comments and find and replace.

COMP1205 Writing summaries: reading list

small set of selected papers from which to choose two papers to read and summarise

COMP1205 Writing summaries: activities

Description of a set student activity to create summaries of selected academic papers. Also contains small set of selected papers from which to choose two papers to read and summarise

Example Technical Report

Technical Report for Use in COMP1205 Examination 2013

ELEC6021 Research Methods: Report Writing

Slides and Handouts for this part of the module

WSA Technical Services

A brief presentation for staff about WSA technical services.