Jordan Jay

Improve your advanced higher English dissertation by recognising and avoiding common writing pitfalls that can harm your grade and credibility. This article explains frequent errors such as poor planning and research, disorganised paragraphs, weak transitions, inconsistent referencing, last‑minute revisions, over‑summarising instead of analysing, and ignoring guidelines and word counts. It also offers practical tips for structuring your work, enhancing critical engagement, and polishing your final draft.