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Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation A Step-by-Step Guide

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Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

29.06.2018

Verlag

Sage Publications

Seitenzahl

344

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22,9/15,2/1,9 cm

Gewicht

510 g

Auflage

4. überarbeitete Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-5443-1720-5

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

29.06.2018

Verlag

Sage Publications

Seitenzahl

344

Maße (L/B/H)

22,9/15,2/1,9 cm

Gewicht

510 g

Auflage

4. überarbeitete Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-5443-1720-5

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Libri GmbH
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DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation
  • Produktbild: Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation
  • List of Exhibits
    Preface
    About the Authors
    Publisher's Acknowledgments
    Part I: The Foundations
    Chapter 1. Groundwork for Theses and Dissertations
    Dissertation's Special Nature
    Securing the Needed Resources
    Thesis and Dissertation Key Differences
    Chapter 2. The Thesis or Doctoral Committee
    Roles and Responsibilities of the Committee
    The Dynamics of the Committee
    Preventing Problems With the Committee
    Dealing With Committee Problems
    Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
    Chapter 3. The Degree-Granting Institution's Requirements
    Degree Completion Time Lines
    Styles
    Specific University Guidelines or Requirements
    Chapter 4. The Institutional Review Board
    Knowledge Requirements (Training)
    IRB Resources
    Certification Time Frame
    Case Study I: Selecting Members of the Doctoral Committee
    Forming the Committee/Selecting Committee Members
    Points to Ponder
    Part II: Research Problem Development
    Chapter 5. The Research Problem
    Make a Personal Assessment of Topics
    Reflect and Discuss
    Fix on the Research Topic and Research Problem
    Chapter 6. The Focused Review of the Literature
    Reorganize Your Files
    Retrieve All Related Abstracts
    Evaluate the Results
    Check for Prior Dissertations
    Retrieve the Full Texts of the Most Useful Sources
    Use Primary Sources
    Develop an Annotated Bibliography
    Chapter 7. Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
    Maintain Good Research Practices Throughout the Search
    Develop a Focused Outline of the Search
    Establish Parameters for the Search
    Conduct a Comprehensive Search
    Critique All Sources Retrieved
    Chapter 8. Focused Review of Available Methodologies for Data Collection and Analyses
    Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives
    Research Types
    Research Methods
    Make Preliminary Choices
    Chapter 9. Selected Methodology
    The Research Design: Its General Nature
    The Research Design: Type-Specific Issues
    Develop Your Research Design
    Case Study II: Selecting/Developing a Research Topic
    Developing a Research Topic
    Points to Ponder
    Part III: The Prospectus Preparation
    Chapter 10. The Work Plan
    Develop a Planning Chart
    Make the Tentative Entries
    Chapter 11. The Prospectus Overview
    Peer Collaboration
    Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages
    Structuring the Collaborative
    Formalize the Structure and Request Adviser Approval
    Help the Group Remain Productive
    Chapter 12. The Doctoral Committee and the Prospectus
    Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
    Prospectus Rationale
    Prospectus Development
    Committee Selection
    Committee Dynamics
    Developing the Proposal: Writing Chapter 1
    Developing the Proposal: Writing Chapter 2
    Developing the Proposal: Writing Chapter 3
    Developing the Proposal: The References
    Developing the Proposal: The Appendices
    Chapter 13. The Prospectus Defense
    Coordinate Committee Schedules: Date and Time
    Prepare for the Proposal Defense
    Present the Proposal Defense
    Facilities
    Deal With Other Defense Issues
    Committee Requirements
    Postproposal Steps
    Case Study III: Developing the Research Proposal
    The Research Proposal
    Points to Ponder
    Part IV: The Dissertation
    Chapter 14. The Communication Process and the Writing of the Dissertation
    Communicate Periodically With the Chair
    Ensure Access to the Research Site
    Avoid Premature Data Collection
    Develop a Detailed Planning Calendar
    Change the Schedule as Needed
    Prevent Problems With the Intervention
    Use Computers Mindfully
    Ensure a High Rate of Return on Surveys
    Maintain Careful and Duplicate Records
    Chapter 15. Academic Style
    Recommended Style Guide
    The Writing Process
    The Academic Style
    Writing Software
    Chapter 16. The Dissertation Organization
    How Are Dissertations Organized?
    What Principles Govern the Organization of Individual Chapters?
    How Can the Organization Be Made Clear to the Reader?
    How Is the Dissertation Finally Packaged?
    Chapter 17. The Introduction
    Introduction to the Chapter
    The Background of the Study
    The Problem Statement
    The Professional Significance of the Study
    Overview of Methodology
    Limitations and Delimitations
    Definition of Terms
    Chapter 18. Review of the Literature
    Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
    Reread All Sources
    Develop the Final Outline
    Levels of Headings
    Write the Introductory Paragraph
    First Section of the Review
    The Remaining Sections, Including a Summary
    Chapter 19. Methodology
    Prepare to Write
    Use an Objective Writing Style
    Determine the Chapter Content
    Outline the Chapter and Use Headings Appropriately
    Describe the Study's Context
    Identify the Subjects or Participants
    Identify the Data Collection Instruments
    Explain the Research Design Procedures
    Explain the Data Analysis/Analyses Procedure(s)
    Write a Summary
    Chapter 20. Data Analysis/Analyses
    Prepare to Present the Results
    Decide on the Contents and Format of the Chapter
    Determine the Organization of the Chapter
    Develop the Tables and Figures
    Write the Introductory Paragraph
    Write the First Section
    Write the Remaining Sections, Using Appropriate Headings
    Revise the Chapter and Submit for Review
    Chapter 21. The Results Discussion
    Review the Results Reported
    Develop an Outline of the Final Chapter
    Write the Introductory Paragraph
    Restate the Problem and Review the Methodology
    Summarize the Results
    Discuss the Meaning of the Study
    Case Study IV: Writing the Dissertation
    The Dissertation
    Points to Ponder
    Part V: The Dissertation Defense
    Chapter 22. Defense Committee Meeting
    Planning
    Secure Needed Resources
    Edit the Dissertation
    Check on Content and Order
    Write the Abstract
    Write the Title and Approval Pages
    Write the Acknowledgments Page
    Write the Table of Contents and Lists of Tables and Figures
    Include the Chapters
    Finalize the References
    Finalize Any Appendices
    Submit the Dissertation
    Holding the Defense
    After Your Presentation
    After the Defense
    Institutional Review Board Completion Requirements
    Chapter 23. The Degree-Granting Institution's Graduation Requirements
    Handbooks: A Source of Information
    Graduation Requirements
    Chapter 24. The Publication of the Dissertation
    Add to the Research Knowledge Base
    Present a Scholarly Paper
    Publish a Journal Article
    Develop a Plan to Publish a Book
    Case Study V: Defending the Dissertation
    The Dissertation Defense Hearing
    Points to Ponder
    Part VI: Technology
    Chapter 25. Technology and the Dissertation
    University Research Librarians
    Software
    Software Capabilities
    Creating Charts
    Creating Figures and Tables
    Collecting and Analyzing Data
    Numbering Pages
    Editing the Style
    Editing the Content
    Telecommunicating
    Software Compatibility
    Formatting
    Packaging the Final Dissertation
    References
    Index