Sitting down to write your thesis is an intimidating prospect, but help is out there. As with much of your PhD, your best source of support will be your supervisor. He or she will want you to produce a high quality thesis on time. However, there are some other excellent sources of information:
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The VITAE website provides some excellent guidance on the thesis writing process.
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Writing and Presenting Your Thesis or Dissertation - A guide to crafting, implementing and defending a thesis or dissertation, by Joseph Levine, Michigan State University.
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How to Write a PhD Thesis - Helpful tips on how to write a thesis, originally written for graduate students in physics by Joe Wolfe, University of New South Wales.
Notice of Intention to Submit
Not less than one month before your intended date of submission, and four months before intended graduation, you must give notice in writing to the Registry of your intention to submit a thesis.
Guidance on Submission of Theses
The library publishes a guidance note on the submission of research theses. This provides information on the submission process, formatting requirements for University of Aberdeen theses, and details of the oral examination process.
University Forms
The Oral Examination
Once you have submitted your thesis, the final hurdle is the viva voce (oral) examination. If you wish to leave Aberdeen after submitting your thesis, you should ensure that you will be available for the oral examination whenever it is to be held; the internal examiner or your supervisors will be able to advise you on the arrangements that have been made. VITAE offers some advice to help you prepare for the examination. Good luck!