Dissertation Word Count by Chapter
- Introduction5,000-8,000 words
- Literature Review10,000-15,000 words
- Methodology8,000-12,000 words
- Results10,000-15,000 words
- Discussion15,000-20,000 words
Dissertation Tips
- Set word count goals for each chapter
- Write consistently (500-1000 words per day)
- Don't edit while writing first draft
- Keep a research journal separately
- Remember: references and appendices may not count