The dissertation journey : A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation /
Carol Roberts and Laura Hyatt.
- Third edition
- xix, 218 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographies and index.
New to this edition -- Preface -- A note to doctoral students -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors -- PART I. Quests and questions -- CHAPTER1. Do you have what it takes -- CHAPTER2. What exactly is a dissertation? -- CHAPTER3. What are the ethical considerations in research? -- PART II. Beginning the climb -- CHAPTER4. Choosing a dissertation topic -- CHAPTER5. Creating your dissertation team -- CHAPTER6. Organizing yourself -- CHAPTER7. Mastering the academic style -- PART III. Climbing to base camp -- CHAPTER8. Writing the introduction -- CHAPTER9. Reviewing the literature -- =505 0\ CHAPTER10. Selecting and describing the methodology -- CHAPTER11. The proposal meeting -- PART IV. Final preparations for the peak -- CHAPTER12. Analyzing and presenting the findings -- CHAPTER13. Conclusions and recommendations -- PART V. Final ascent and view from the top and beyond -- CHAPTER14. The final defense -- CHAPTER15. The next peak -- PARTing thoughts -- Appendix. Dissertation content checklist -- References -- Index.
"How to reach the pinnacle of academic achievement. Completing the dissertation or thesis is a challenging mountain to climb. You need knowledgeable guides and the right tools to overcome the practical, social, and psychological hurdles along the way. Readers of this new Third Edition will find Expanded and updated coverage of crucial matters such as choosing a topic, creating a dissertation team, components of a dissertation, conducting a literature review, and harnessing technology to conduct research; graphics, quotes, illustrations, progress tracking tools, sample forms, and new chapter-ending resources; thoroughly updated and revised chapters with the most current need-to-know information. The Dissertation Journey is a comprehensive guide for graduate students tasked with developing and writing a quality dissertation."--taken from back cover.
9781506373317
2018021313
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