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Thesis Chapter Planner

Enter your total word count and submission date. The planner suggests a chapter split and a backwards schedule, which you can adjust to your department's structure.

Your thesis

Structure

Total word count

Chapters

Edit names and percentages to match your brief. Typical ranges are shown for guidance.

Timeline

Start date

Submission deadline

Editing and proofreading time (%)

Time reserved at the end, before the deadline.

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