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Writing a successful thesis or dissertation: tips and strategies for students in the social and behavioral sciences

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: California Corwin Press 2008Description: xvii, 333 pISBN:
  • 9781412942256
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.066378 L8W7
Summary: "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 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 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."
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"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 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 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."

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