Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach - Softcover

Davis, Gordon B.; Parker, Clyde A.; Straub, Detmar W.

 
9780764147876: Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0764147870 ISBN 13: 9780764147876
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2012

Synopsis

Here is the first book every prospective doctoral candidate should read. Many students have praised this title’s two previous editions for their ability to convey a sense of order and structure to the formidable task of dissertation writing. This new edition has been updated to account for recent advances in digital technology and the realities of today’s academic world, it presents solid advice on:

  • Selecting an advisor and a dissertation committee
  • Selecting a dissertation topic
  • Investigating existing knowledge on the topic
  • Making a dissertation proposal
  • Budgeting and scheduling time for research and writing
  • Working with the advisor and dissertation committee
  • Managing dissertation activities
  • Defending and publishing the dissertation

The authors also offer detailed advice on using computer software for storing, retrieving, and analyzing data, as well as for writing the dissertation.

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The first book a prospective doctoral candidate should read

Updated to reflect both modern technological advances and the realities of contemporary academia, this third edition of Writing the Doctoral Dissertation presents an overview of the dissertation process as it applies to most academic fields. You'll find detailed advice on--

  • Selecting an advisor and a dissertation committee
  • Selecting a dissertation topic
  • Budgeting and scheduling time for research and writing
  • Working with your advisor and dissertation committee
  • Defending and publishing your dissertation

    Also offers advice on using computer software to manage data and write the dissertation

    • "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

    Publisher
    Barrons Educational Series
    Publication date
    2012
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0764147870
    ISBN 13 
    9780764147876
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    3
    Number of pages
    192