Synopses & Reviews
Accurate, clearly written, and easy to understand even for the beginning researcher, with equal coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research. This is the only book to combine a textbook approach with a how-to approach.-Carol Roberts, Professor, University of La VerneAuthor, The Dissertation Journey
This is a very practical book and will be immediately usable for graduate students at any stage in their research. The multitude of examples is wonderful, and the content is very current.-Mary Betsy Brenner, Professor of EducationUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation
No matter what state or stage your project is in, this how-to manual provides comprehensive guidance to help you tackle your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Covering both quantitative and qualitative research methods, this essential resource offers direction for every step of the process. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations, the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through: Choosing a topic and writing research hypothesesSelecting a chair or committeeEnsuring a successful proposal and oral defense Adapting the finished product for publication Using the Internet and desktop publishing effectively
With a conversational style suitable for both faculty and students, Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation demystifies the writing experience and presents step-by-step directions for successfully completing your project.
Synopsis
Written for both faculty and students, this user-friendly book provides a comprehensive "how-to" compendium for completing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. The authors??discuss sources and criteria for selecting a suitable topic and cover: Both quantitative and qualitative research methods Using technology effectively An overview and tips on the oral defense and presentation Tips on adapting the thesis or dissertation for publication Suggestions for publishing the research
Synopsis
The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation
Written in a conversational style for both faculty and students, this how-to manual covers quantitative and qualitative research methods and provides comprehensive guidance for successfully completing a master′s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations, the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through:
- Choosing a topic and writing research hypotheses
- Selecting a chair or committee
- Ensuring a successful proposal and oral defense
- Adapting the finished product for publication
- Using the Internet and desktop publishing effectively
Synopsis
Written for both faculty and students, this user-friendly book provides a comprehensive how-to compendium for completing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
The authors??discuss sources and criteria for selecting a suitable topic and cover:
- Both quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Using technology effectively
- An overview and tips on the oral defense and presentation
- Tips on adapting the thesis or dissertation for publication
- Suggestions for publishing the research
Synopsis
This comprehensive manual offers direction for every step of the thesis or dissertation process, from choosing an appropriate topic to adapting the finished work for publication.