Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach - Softcover

Gordon B. Davis; Detmar W. Straub

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764147870 ISBN 13: 9780764147876

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 2012

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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 analysing data, as well as for writing the dissertation.

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Writing the Doctoral Dissertation 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 o... Full description

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CLYDE A. PARKER is a counseling psychologist who is chairman of the Department of Social, Psychological and Philosophical Foundations in the College of Education at the University of Minnesota.

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The Migration from Traditional to Net-Enhanced (NE) Organizations and Systems.

Principles of New Economy Business.

Structures, Frameworks and Classes of NE Actvity.

Module II. NE Technologies.

The Basic NE Infrastructure.

Middleware Technologies and Applications for NE.

E-Security, Trust and Payments.

Module III. Strategizing for Net-Enhancement.

NE Strategy.

Business Models and Strategic Planning for E-Commerce.

Cybermediaries.

Strategic Partnering, Outsourcing and Virtuality.

Module IV. Implementation and Roll-Out.

E-Marketing in B2C and B2B Spaces.

Implementing Solutions.

Technological Impediments and Managerial Options.

Considerations of Social Issues: Internet Law, Ethics, Privacy, and Social Change.

Competing Internationally.

Module V. Looking Ahead.

Trends, Reflections and Wrap-up.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0764147870
• ISBN 13: 9780764147876
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 176