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*A practical guide for students with help on planning, writing and defending a dissertation
*Provides samples of accepted proposals and dissertations
Increasing numbers of adults are enrolling in doctoral programs, but their earlier college lives often do not prepare them for the rules of academic game. Many have no idea what a dissertation proposal or an accepted dissertation looks like, how it gets that way, or what options are available to them. There is a real need for explicit information on what this highly complex and interactive, social and political process involves.
The book is a…
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Maximize the best of both worlds in your thesis or dissertation with mixed-methods research!
The first of its kind, this comprehensive guide discusses a wide array of qualitative and quantitative methods, the strengths and limitations of each, and how they can be effectively interwoven into various research designs.
Special features include:
- 20 examples of thesis and dissertation proposals that successfully mix qualitative and quantitative methods in diverse ways
- Tips on how to publish research results
- Techniques for collecting data and
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Previous editions of this bestseller have helped well over 100,000 students and professionals write effective proposals for dissertations and grants. Covering all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, the Fifth Edition of Proposals That Work has been completely updated and revised to offer clear advice backed up with excellent examples.
Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals
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Final year dissertations often constitute a major part of a student’s degree – as a result, they can cause a lot of unnecessary stress and panic. This book aims to maximise the potential of its readers, guiding them clearly through the steps involved in putting together a successful piece of work. There are chapters on: what to investigate, what research to carry out, how best to do the research, what literature to refer to, how to write up and present your information to the best of your ability, and how to get the most out of your dissertation…
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Written for practicing educators, this resource provides a step-by-step process, organizational templates, and tips throughout for completing an academically rigorous dissertation.
The Education Dissertation: A Guide for Practitioner Scholars
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The aftermath of graduate school can be particularly trying for those under pressure to publish their dissertations. Written with good cheer and jammed with information, this lively guide offers hard-to-find practical advice on successfully turning a dissertation into a book or journal articles that will appeal to publishers and readers. It will help prospective authors master writing and revision skills, better understand the publishing process, and increase their chances of getting their work into print. This edition features new tips and planning tables to…
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Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It’s likely to be the largest single piece of work you’ll have to submit – and also the hardest! “Writing a Dissertation For Dummies” walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and…
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Five major stages in the process of thesis and dissertation writing are illustrated with multiple examples from the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and such allied fields as education, social work, and business administration.
This book guides students through the process of planning, researching, and writing the final version of theses and dissertations. Five major stages of the process are illustrated with multiple examples from the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and such allied fields as education, social work, and business administration. The first stage, Preparing the Way, describes problems and alternative solutions in working with…
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Takes readers through the process of writing the qualitative dissertation. Shares the author’s and many correspondents’ understandings of and reflections on how it feels and what it means to do qualitative research for the doctoral dissertation.
Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing












