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Demystifies the process of writing a thesis or dissertation, helping students prepare their scholarly work and takes them through the process one step at a time.
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The classic for master's and doctoral students-newly revised and updated! Completing your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation, Third Edition, demystifies the process, helping you prepare your scholarly work. This experience-based, practical book takes you 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 take you through the complex writing process. Major topics included are:" Laying the groundwork for the thesis or dissertation " Organizing and scheduling your work " Collaborating with peers " Using technology" Solving problems throughout the dissertation process This excellent resource, used in its first two editions by tens of thousands of students, will provide you with clear direction for structuring a winning thesis or dissertation.
Contents
PrefaceAbout the AuthorsI. Establishing the Foundations1. Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and DissertationUnderstanding the Special Nature of the DissertationPurposes in Writing the DissertationThe Audiences for the DissertationAnalyze the Special Characteristics of the DissertationMaking Ethical Choices With Respect to the DissertationConduct Ethical ResearchSecure Informed ConsentAcknowledge All Those Who Have Contributed or CollaboratedReport the Results Honestly and ObjectivelySecuring the Needed ResourcesAnalyze Your NeedsSearch for Special SupportUnderstanding the Key Differences Between the Thesis and the DissertationRoles and Responsibilities of the CommitteeThe Dynamics of the CommitteePreventing Problems with the CommitteeDealing With Committee ProblemsCommittee Members Do Not Give Feedback PromptlyCommittee Members Give Conflicting AdviceCommittee Members Give Unhelpful AdviceRelationships Critically DeteriorateSolving Personal Problems With the DissertationProblems Near the End of the Course WorkProblems at the End of Course WorkProblems After the ProposalProblems After the DefenseA Look AheadTechnology Technique: The Role of the Internet for Research in the Dissertation Process2. Dealing With Institutional RequirementsStylesSpecific University Guidelines or RequirementsInstitutional Review BoardKnowledge Requirements (Training)Certificate Time FrameDegree Completion Timelines3. Finding a Research ProblemMake a Personal Assessment of TopicsProfessional SignificanceContinuing Professional InterestPersonal InterestCareer AdvancementProfessional Knowledge, Experience, and SkillsLikely SupportTime RequiredAccessibilityConduct a Broad Scan of the LiteratureOrganize for the Broad ScanRead to InquireConcentrate on Research ReviewsReflect and DiscussFix on the Research Topic and Research ProblemTechnology Technique: University Research Librarians4. Conducting a Focused Review of the LiteratureReorganize Your FilesRetrieve All Related AbstractsEvaluate the ResultsCheck for Prior DissertationsRetrieve the Full Texts of the Most Useful SourcesUse Primary SourcesDevelop an Annotated BibliographyA Concluding NoteTechnology Technique: Software for Maintaining Reference Information5. Making a Preliminary Choice of MethodologyQuantitative and Qualitative PerspectivesMixed Method PerspectiveProject-Based StudiesResearch TypesStudies Primarily Quantitative in NatureExperimental ResearchQuasi-Experimental ResearchCausal-Comparative ResearchCorrelational ResearchDescriptive ResearchEvaluation ResearchStudies Primarily Qualitative in NatureCase Study ResearchEthnographic ResearchAction ResearchResearch MethodsMake Preliminary ChoicesTechnology Technique: Data Analysis Software I6. Organizing and Scheduling Your WorkDevelop a Planning ChartMake the Tentative EntriesTechnology Technique: Chart Software7. Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the CommitteeProspectus RationaleProspectus DevelopingCommittee SelectionCommittee DynamicsTechnology Technique: Telecommunication and Software Editing ToolsII. Developing and Defending the Proposal8. Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the LiteratureMaintain Good Research Practices Throughout the SearchDevelop a Focused Outline of the SearchEstablish Parameters for the SearchConduct a Comprehensive SearchCritique All Sources RetrievedA Concluding NoteTechnology Technique: Electronic Note Card9. Detailing the MethodologyThe Research Design: Its General NatureThe Research Design: Type-Specific IssuesQuantitative: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental ResearchQuantitative: Causal-Comparative ResearchQuantitative: Correlational ResearchQuantitative: Descriptive ResearchEvaluationQualitative: Case Study and Ethnographic ResearchMixed Method: Action ResearchDevelop Your Research DesignTechnology Technique: Data Analysis Software II10. Developing and Defending the ProposalPeer CollaborationWeighing the Advantages and DisadvantagesStructuring the CollaborativePrepare for Comprehensive ExaminationsProvide Editorial FeedbackAssist With and Contribute to Literature ReviewAssist With and Contribute to Data CollectionAssist With and Contribute to Data AnalysisPrepare for and Contribute to DefensesDevelop and Article for PublicationProvide Emotional SupportFormalize the Structure and Request Advisor ApprovalHelp the Group Remain ProductiveReaders and ReviewersMini-ProposalDeveloping the ProposalDeveloping the Proposal: The Big PictureDeveloping the Proposal: Writing Chapter 1Introduction to the ChapterBackground of the StudyThe Problem StatementProfessional Significance of the StudyDeveloping the Proposal: Writing Chapter 2Review the Theoretical LiteratureReview the Empirical LiteratureDeveloping the Proposal: Writing Chapter 3Developing the Proposal: The ReferencesDeveloping the Proposal: The AppendicesHolding the Proposal DefenseCoordinate Committee Schedules: Date and TimePrepare for the Proposal DefensePresentation of the Proposal DefenseFacilitiesDeal With Other Defense IssuesPost Proposal StepsSecure IRB ApprovalIRB CertificationIRB Certification/AdvisorUniversity Requirements/ProtocolsCollect Data After Obtaining Appropriate ApprovalsCommittee RequirementsRequired Edits and/or RevisionsReview and Adjust TimelineTechnology Technique: Page Numbering Using Word Processing Software and University GuidelinesIII. Researching and Writing the Thesis or Dissertation11. Following the Research DesignCommunicate Periodically With the ChairEnsure Access to the Research SiteAvoid Premature Data CollectionDevelop a Detailed Planning CalendarChange the Schedule as NeededPrevent Problems With the InterventionUse Computers MindfullyEnsure a High Rate of Return on SurveysMaintain Careful and Duplicate RecordsTechnology Technique: Electronic Data Collection12. Mastering the Academic StyleFollow the Recommended Style GuideUse the Writing ProcessDevelop an Effective Approach to WritingWrite With an Efficient ProcessMastering the Academic StyleProject an Appropriate PersonaDocument AssertionsVary the Way You Identify SourcesUse Appropriate ParagraphingWrite Clear, Mature SentencesSome Special Matters of Word Choice and FormTechnology Technique: Tools for Writing Software13. Organizing the DissertationHow Are Dissertations Organized?What Principles Govern the Organization of Individual Chapters?How Can the Organization Be Made Clear to the ReaderHow Is the Dissertation Finally Packaged?Technology Technique: Editors/Style Editors14. Writing the Introductory ChapterIntroduction to the ChapterThe Background of the StudyThe Problem StatementThe Professional Significance of the StudyOverview of MethodologyLimitations and DelimitationsDefinition of TermsTechnology Technique: Word Processing and Hanging Indents15. Writing the Review of the LiteratureUpdate the Comprehensive Critique of the LiteratureReread All SourcesDevelop the Final OutlineUse Levels of Headings That Reflect the OutlineWrite the Introductory ParagraphWrite the First Section of the ReviewProvide an OverviewGeneralizeSpecific RemindersWrite the Remaining Sections, Including a SummarySpecific RemindersEvaluate and ReviseTechnology Technique: Formatting Quotes16. Explaining the MethodologyPrepare to Write the ChapterUse an Objective Style in Writing the ChapterDetermine the Content of the ChapterOutline the Chapter and Use Headings AppropriatelyMake an OutlineUse Appropriate HeadingsDescribe the Context for the StudyIdentify the Subjects or ParticipantsIdentify the Instruments Used to Collect DataExplain the Procedures Used in Completing the DesignExplain How the Data Were AnalyzedWrite a SummaryTechnology Technique: Formatting17. Presenting the ResultsPrepare to Present the ResultsDecide on the Contents and Format of the ChapterDetermine the Organization of the ChapterDevelop the Tables and FiguresWrite the Introductory ParagraphWrite the First SectionWrite the Remaining Sections, Using Appropriate HeadingsRevise the Chapter and Submit It for ReviewTechnology Technique: Using Software to Create Figures and Tables18. Summarizing and Discussing the ResultsReview the Results ReportedDevelop an Outline of the Final ChapterWrite the Introductory ParagraphRestate the Problem and Review the MethodologySummarize the ResultsDiscuss the Meaning of the StudyReflect on Your FindingsDetermine the Content of the Discussion SectionWrite the Discussion SectionTechnology Technique: Software CapabilitiesIV. Defending and Profiting From the Dissertation19. Preparing and Holding the Dissertation DefensePlanningSecure Needed ResourcesEdit the DissertationCheck on Content and OrderWrite the AbstractWrite the Title and Approval PagesWrite the Acknowledgment PagesWrite the Table of Contents and Lists of Tables and FiguresInclude the ChaptersFinalize the ReferencesFinalize Any AppendicesSubmit the DissertationHolding the DefensePrepareFacilitiesPresentationAfter Your PresentationAfter the DefenseUniversity RequirementsUniversity Graduate School or University LibraryElectronicIRB Completion RequirementsStudy ClosureDocumentationTechnology Technique: Packaging the Final Draft of The Dissertation20. Publishing the Thesis or DissertationAdd to the Research Knowledge BasePresent a Scholarly PaperPublish a Journal ArticleIdentify Several Possible JournalsMake a Careful Analysis of Each JournalPrepare the Article for SubmissionDevelop a Plan to Publish a BookComplete the Book PlanSubmit the Book PlanTechnology Technique: Journal Software RequirementsReferencesIndex
