Writing the winning thesis or dissertation : a step-by-step guide / Randy L Joyner; William A Rouse; Allan A Glatthorn.
Material type: TextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2013.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xx, 303 p. : 23 cmISBN:- 9781452258782
- LB2369 .J69 2013
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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.