Can't create an Organizational chart on Pages_09

I think what you are missing is the flexible connection line to link objects.

create and select 2 objects (Textbox/Shape/Table/Chart) > Menu > Insert > Connection Line

It is nowhere near as sophisticated as Words organisation charts but you can build one.

Peter

You can in Pages 09 use shapes, which you can write text in, and connect them. See this link http://pagesfaq.blogspot.se/2009/04/how-do-i-make-organisation-chart-or.html

Here's a thought. What document format is your dissertation requirement? If it is expected in a Microsoft Word format, then you would be better served (without future surprises) to do your dissertation entirely in MS Word, and take advantage of Microsoft's Smart Art (Hierarchy category) graphics within Word.

Your work will look professionally done and not hand-drawn. You will create all work directly in a native Word document format, and not experience potential format issues when Pages attempts to translate its content to a non-native format. Dissertations are very important. Don't gamble. Enjoy Pages on less critical documents.

Or OmniGraffle.

Peter