Can I write a 10,000 word dissertation in 2 weeks?

EricBoll

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With a 10,000-word History dissertation due in exactly two weeks, I find myself in a serious time crunch and am looking for some community wisdom. While I was granted an extension due to some challenging personal circumstances—which, admittedly, contributed to my current situation—my progress so far is limited to foundational research and a rough outline.

Academically, I'm currently on track for a 2:1, holding an average around 66%. My primary goal is to secure at least a 2:2 on this dissertation to protect my overall degree classification.

So, my pressing questions for anyone who has faced a similar uphill battle are:

  1. Is this realistically achievable? I'm fully aware it won't be easy, but I'm committed to giving it my absolute best effort.
  2. What are your most effective strategies? For those of you who have successfully written a large project under a tight deadline, what were your key tips for managing time, maintaining focus, and ensuring quality?
Any advice on structuring these final two weeks, from drafting to editing, would be immensely appreciated.
 
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