Academic conventions

Intro

Demonstrate critical knowledge of practice 
apply theory to practice
analysis  relevant material
evaluate theory evidence within confers of study
Reflect critiquing and critically reflecting on your learning and using this to improve practice

Indépendant engagement with material
Critical and thoughtful about idea information
Relates evidence ideas to own previous experience and knowledge
Sees the big picture
Relates evidence to conclusions
Examines logic of arguments 
Interested in wider reading and thinking
Ongoing preparation reflection

Academic writing is form and follows standard conventions
Use  vocabulary unique to descepline.
Based of solid evidence and logical analysis and presented as concise accurate argument
Academic writing can allow you to present your argument and analysis
accurate and concise

Art terminology in the library

Intro should map out logic of dissertation paragraph on each chapter and how it leads on 
500 words
Write concisely not waffly
Try not to be uncertain 'might' just say it and back it up with evidence 
Avoid repeating same words
do not open with waffle
Avoid abbreviations slag words, controversial terms and vague terms
Don't use first person

Preliminaries - title/akknowlegements, contents, list of illustrations