Browse model examples showing how essays, dissertations, literature reviews, data analysis and personal statements are structured, referenced and presented at UK undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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EssayHarvard
Argumentative essay structure
Business Management·Undergraduate·2,000 words
A model undergraduate essay demonstrating how to build a clear argument, integrate academic evidence, maintain critical analysis throughout and use Harvard referencing correctly.
Clear thesis statement in the introduction
PEEL paragraph structure throughout body
Critical engagement with contrasting views
Harvard in-text citations and reference list
DissertationAPA 7
Dissertation chapter structure
Nursing·Master's·Full chapter
A model dissertation chapter demonstrating how to transition from literature review into methodology, with clear rationale for qualitative research design and ethical considerations.
Literature review synthesis and gap statement
Methodology rationale and design
Research philosophy and approach
Sampling strategy and ethical considerations
Literature ReviewAPA 7
Literature review framework
Psychology·Master's·3,000 words
A model literature review showing thematic structure, critical synthesis of peer-reviewed sources and a clearly stated research gap that leads into the methodology chapter.
Thematic organisation across five themes
Critical comparison of conflicting studies
Synthesis rather than summary
Research gap identified and justified
Research ProposalHarvard
Research proposal plan
Criminology·Undergraduate·1,500 words
A model research proposal showing how to state aims and objectives clearly, justify a qualitative approach, outline methodology and present a realistic timeline.
Aims, objectives and research questions
Brief literature review and gap
Methodology and sampling justification
Timeline and ethical considerations
Data AnalysisAPA 7
SPSS results and interpretation
Health Sciences·Undergraduate·Findings chapter
A model findings chapter demonstrating how to present SPSS output clearly, interpret statistical results accurately and link findings back to the research questions.
Descriptive statistics table with commentary
Regression analysis output explained
Charts with clear labels and captions
Results linked back to research questions
ReportHarvard
Business report outline
Business Management·Undergraduate·3,500 words
A model business report showing how to structure executive summaries, use appendices correctly, apply case study analysis frameworks and write in a professional report style.
Executive summary and table of contents
SWOT or PESTLE analysis applied to a case
Recommendations section with justification
Referencing and appendix format
Reflective ReportHarvard
Reflective report using Gibbs' Cycle
Education·Undergraduate·1,500 words
A model reflective report following Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, demonstrating how to move beyond description into critical reflection and action planning.
Gibbs' model applied in full
Personal experience analysed critically
Theory connected to reflection
Action plan for future improvement
Personal StatementN/A
Postgraduate personal statement
Law (LLM)·Postgraduate·600 words
A model personal statement for a postgraduate law programme showing how to present academic background, research interests, career aims and motivation without sounding generic.
Clear opening with academic motivation
Research interest linked to programme
Professional or academic experience highlighted
Personal voice maintained throughout
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