The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your DissertationMake writing your dissertation less time consuming, more enjoyable, and most of all, easier to complete! Nearly half of all doctoral students complete their course work but not the final requirement of writing their dissertations. The Dissertation Journey provides concise, straightforward information on the dissertation process from conceptualizing a topic to publishing the results. Author Carol M. Roberts focuses on the practical aspects of writing and organizing a dissertation, as well as the psychological and emotional hurdles involved. Geared to the specific needs and concerns of doctoral students, this indispensable guidebook includes: Checklists, helpful hints, and sample forms; Organization and time management tips; Current information on using technology; Suggestions for support groups; An in-depth list of resources for further inquiry. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, this comprehensive how-to manual offers the guidance and support necessary to successfully conceptualize, conduct, and complete an original research study. - Publisher. |
Contents
What Exactly Is a Dissertation? | 15 |
PREPARING FOR THE CLIMB | 31 |
Choosing a Dissertation Topic | 39 |
Creating Your Dissertation Team | 47 |
Dissertation Support Groups | 59 |
Organizing Yourself | 65 |
Conducting a Literature Review | 73 |
Using Computers for Research | 85 |
Explaining the Methodology Chapter Three | 133 |
Holding the Proposal Meeting | 151 |
Organizing and Presenting the Literature Review Chapter Two | 157 |
Analyzing and Presenting the Results Chapter Four | 165 |
FINAL ASCENT | 171 |
DDay | 179 |
VIEW FROM THE TOP AND BEYOND | 187 |
Sample Participant Letter and Questionnaire | 200 |
Mastering the Academic Style | 97 |
Selecting a Methodology | 109 |
CLIMBING TO BASE CAMP | 117 |
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