Writing the Winning Dissertation
Corwin Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8039-6678-9 (ISBN)
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This is an experience-based, step-by-step, practical guide to take you through planning, writing, and presenting your dissertation or thesis. Find out how to write an objective, documented, and detailed report of your research, one that reflects well on you as a researcher and can help advance your career.
Allan Glatthorn divides the book into five sections, with each section focusing on a specific part of the process. He shows you exactly how to:
. Find a research topic and lay the proper groundwork
. Develop a high-quality proposal and defend it successfully
. Do your research, collect your ideas, and write your paper
. Defend and (if appropriate) publish your work
. Solve work - or committee-related problems that may come up along the way
You will gain a wealth of knowledge from the author′s experience chairing nearly 100 dissertation committees. He shows you how the correct academic style adds credibility to your work. His insights can save you hours of valuable time and help you streamline the preparation of your paper.
If you have a thesis or dissertation to write, and you are having a hard time getting started or have questions about the process, this is the book you need. It answers your questions and gives you the information you need to get started and keep going.
Allan A. Glatthorn (1924–2007) was a major contributor to the third and fourth editions; his research used in the preparation of the first and second editions of Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide was the foundation for the third edition. He was the Distinguished Research Professor of Education (Emeritus) in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he advised doctoral students, chaired dissertations, and taught courses in supervision and curriculum. He was formerly Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his university assignments, he was a high school teacher and principal. In his work as a professor, he chaired close to 100 dissertations. He is the author of numerous professional books, several of which have been published by Corwin.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I: Establishing the Foundations
1. Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and Dissertation
2. Finding a Research Problem
3. Conducting a Focused Review of the Literature
4. Making a Preliminary Choice of Methodology
5. Organizing and Scheduling Your Work
6. Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
7. Learning from the Preproposal Conference
Part II: Developing and Defending The Proposal
8. Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
9. Detailing the Methodology
10. Developing and Defending the Proposal
Part III: Researching and Writing the Thesis or Dissertation
11. Carrying Out the Research Design
12. Mastering the Academic Style
13. Organizing the Dissertation
14. Writing the Introductory Chapter
15. Writing the Review of the Literature
16. Explaining the Methodology
17. Presenting the Results
18. Summarizing and Discussing the Results
19. Preparing the Dissertation for Defense and Publication
Part IV: Defending and Profiting from the Dissertation
20. Holding a Successful Defense
21. Publishing From the Thesis or Dissertation
Part V: Solving Problems Throughout the Dissertation Process
22. Solving Problems With the Committee
23. Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
References
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 24.4.1998 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Thousand Oaks |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 228 mm |
| Gewicht | 380 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8039-6678-4 / 0803966784 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8039-6678-9 / 9780803966789 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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