Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation

副标题: A Step-by-Step Guide

ISBN: 9780761939610

作者: Allan A·Glatthorn/Randy L·Joyner

出版社: Corwin Press

出版年: 2005-5-26

页数: 288

定价: GBP 21.99

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

Here's an experience-based, step-by-step, practical guide to take you through planning, writing, and presenting your dissertation or thesis. Find out how to write an objective, documented, and detailed report of your research, one that reflects well on you as a researcher and can help advance your career. Glatthorn divides the book into five sections, with each section focusing on a specific part of the process. This Second Edition includes two completely new chapters - one on using the technology in doing the research and writing the dissertation and one on using peer collaboration. It also provides specific models and examples for each chapter of the dissertation.He shows you exactly how to: find a research topic and lay the proper groundwork; develop a high-quality proposal and defend it successfully; do your research, collect your ideas, and write your paper; defend and (if appropriate) publish your work; and, solve work- or committee-related problems that may come up along the way. You'll gain a wealth of knowledge from Glatthorn's experience chairing nearly 100 dissertation committees. He shows you how the correct academic style adds credibility to your work. His insights can save you hours of valuable time and help you streamline the preparation of your paper. If you have a thesis or dissertation to write, and you are having a hard time getting started or have questions about the process, this is the book you need. It answers your questions and gives you the information to need to get started and keep going. It can make the difference success and failure for your dissertation between.