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Writing the winning thesis or dissertation : a step-by-step guide
- Title
- Writing the winning thesis or dissertation : a step-by-step guide / Allan A. Glatthorn and Randy L. Joyner.
- Author
- Glatthorn, Allan A., 1924-2007
- Publication
- Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Press, [2005]
- ©2005.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Use in library | LB2369 .G56 2005 | Off-site |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Joyner, Randy L.
- Description
- xv, 268 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- Writing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. The second edition of this book demystifies the process, helping students to prepare scholarly work. This experienced-based, practical book takes writers through the process one step at a time. Newly revised and updated, this edition uses a step-by-step approach, providing specific models and examples that will shepherd students through the complex writing process. The first edition of this resource has been used by thousands of students, and will provide prospective thesis and dissertation writers with clear directions for structuring a winning document.
- Subject
- Dissertations, Academic > Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Report writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Research > Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Dissertations, Academic
- Research
- Report writing
- Writing
- Writing
- Academic Dissertations as Topic
- Research
- doctoral dissertations
- theses
- dissertations
- masters theses
- research (function)
- writing (processes)
- Dissertations, Academic
- Report writing
- Dissertation
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Wissenschaftliches Manuskript
- Schrijfvaardigheid
- Proefschriften
- Genre/Form
- handbooks.
- Handbooks and manuals
- Handbooks and manuals.
- Guides et manuels.
- Note
- Rev. ed. of: Writing the winning dissertation. c1998.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-260) and index.
- Contents
- Part I. Establishing the foundations -- Laying the groundwork for the thesis and dissertation -- Finding a research problem -- Conducting a focused review of the literature -- Making a preliminary choice of methodology -- Organizing and scheduling your work -- Developing the prospectus and organizing the committee -- Using peer collaboration -- Using technology -- Learning from the pre-proposal conference -- Part II. Developing and defending the proposal -- Conducting a comprehensive critique of the literature -- Detailing the methodology -- Developing and defending the proposal -- Part III. Researching and writing the thesis or dissertation -- Carrying out the research design -- Mastering the academic style -- Organizing the dissertation -- Writing the introductory chapter -- Writing the review of the literature -- Explaining the methodology -- Presenting the results -- Summarizing and discussing the results -- Preparing the dissertation for defense -- Part IV. Defending and profiting from the dissertation -- Holding a successful defense -- Using the dissertation as the foundation of a writing career -- Part V. Solving problems throughout the dissertation process -- Solving problems with the committee -- Solving personal problems with the dissertation.
- ISBN
- 076193961X
- 9780761939610
- 0761939601
- 9780761939603
- LCCN
- 2004024587
- OCLC
- ocm56809719
- 56809719
- SCSB-8904196
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library