- Have a full draft at least 4 weeks before submission.
- Do review rounds (content and form) with your supervisor or director.
- Pay special attention to details: length, typography, references.
- Do a style revision and make sure to follow the Master’s guidelines.
Block Three
May – June
Block 3
Preparing the Submission
Organize reviews, correct style details, and reach submission calmly.
📘 The Craft of Research – Booth, Colomb & Williams
Download PDFManage deadline anxiety, regulate perfectionism, close stages.
To always keep in mind
“A finished work is better than a perfect work that is never delivered.”
Practical exercises
- Realistic checklist: break down the final tasks into concrete steps (bibliography, conclusions, formatting) and tick them off as you progress.
- 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4 sec, hold 7 sec, exhale 8 sec. Repeat 4 times. Use it right before starting work or when feeling blocked.
- Closure letter: write a short note thanking yourself for the effort and acknowledging what you have learned beyond the grade.