How to Prepare a Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education and the Social and Behavioral Sciences - Softcover

David R. Krathwohl; Nick L. Smith

 
9780815681410: How to Prepare a Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0815681410 ISBN 13: 9780815681410
Publisher: Syracuse University Press, 2005

Synopsis

<p>"What are the core elements of a strong proposal?" "How can I accent the strengths of my study design?" "How can computer use facilitate my literature review?" "What is the best way to get my proposal reviewed and approved?" You will find the answers to these and other key issues in this unique "assembly manual" for crafting a complete and convincing dissertation proposal. Three extensively annotated proposals of former students provide examples of the guidance offered and illustrate common types of studies. Whether you study best by example, review, memorization, or problem solving, this book's format enables you to follow your own pace and style. </p><p>This is no ordinary step-by-step guide. The authors begin by identifying and defining the basics of a dissertation proposal. With careful consideration, they explore proposal functions and parts, show how to build your study's chain of reasoning, and carefully review alternate study designs. Chapters are devoted to qualitative studies: (sectioned into case studies, philosophical, and historical investigations); quantitative studies: (sectioned into experimental, causal modeling, and meta-analysis studies); and mixed-method studies: (sectioned into: sample survey, evaluation, development, and demonstration and action projects).</p>

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About the Author

David R. Krathwohl, Hannah Hammond Professor Emeritus, Syracuse University, is the author of How to Prepare a Research Proposal, Third Edition, also published by Syracuse University Press. Nick L. Smith, professor of education at Syracuse University, is editor of Varieties of Investigative Evaluation.

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Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0815681410
ISBN 13 
9780815681410
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
289