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Writing the winning thesis or dissertation : a step-by-step guide / Randy L Joyner; William A Rouse; Allan A Glatthorn.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2013.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xx, 303 p. : 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781452258782
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB2369 .J69 2013
Contents:
Laying the groundwork for the thesis and dissertation -- Dealing with institutional requirements -- Finding a research problem -- Conducting a focused review of the literature -- Making a preliminary choice of methodology -- Organizing and scheduling your work -- Developing the prospectus and organizing the committee -- Conducting a comprehensive critique of the literature -- Detailing the methodology -- Developing and defending the proposal -- Implementing the research design -- Mastering the academic style -- Organizing the dissertation -- Writing the introductory chapter -- Writing the review of the literature -- Explaining the methodology -- Presenting the results -- Summarizing and discussing the results -- Preparing and holding the dissertation defense -- Publishing from the thesis or dissertation.
Summary: Writing your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. This newly updated edition demystifies the experience, taking you through the process one step at a time. Major topics include: laying the groundwork for the thesis dissertation, organizing and scheduling your work, collaborating with peers, using technology, and solving problems throughout the dissertation process.
Item type: Research Collection
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library Judith Thomas Library Research Section JTL Research Collection LB 2369 .J69 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA22185 Available AUA22185

Prev. ed. main entry under Glatthorn, Allan A.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Laying the groundwork for the thesis and dissertation --
Dealing with institutional requirements --
Finding a research problem --
Conducting a focused review of the literature --
Making a preliminary choice of methodology --
Organizing and scheduling your work --
Developing the prospectus and organizing the committee --
Conducting a comprehensive critique of the literature --
Detailing the methodology --
Developing and defending the proposal --
Implementing the research design --
Mastering the academic style --
Organizing the dissertation --
Writing the introductory chapter --
Writing the review of the literature --
Explaining the methodology --
Presenting the results --
Summarizing and discussing the results --
Preparing and holding the dissertation defense --
Publishing from the thesis or dissertation.


Writing your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. This newly updated edition demystifies the experience, taking you through the process one step at a time. Major topics include: laying the groundwork for the thesis dissertation, organizing and scheduling your work, collaborating with peers, using technology, and solving problems throughout the dissertation process.