Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students

David H. Coles

ISBN 10: 0750629886 / ISBN 13: 9780750629881

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, Oxford, 1998

About this Item

"Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students" serves as a reference source and a guide for BSc and MSc students writing their dissertation in partial fulfilment of their degree requirements. Adopting a step-by-step approach, Dr Naoum's book takes you from the stage of choosing a topic, through to the production of a well-written dissertation, on time. The book is easy to dip into and is written in a conventional, user-friendly style. The text is clear and explanatory, supported by numerous examples that illustrate good practice. Students of Built Environment subjects such as Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Facility Management, as well as those candidates requiring the CIOB membership, will find this book invaluable. It will also provide a useful foundation guide for PhD students and anyone else involved in research. Dr Shamil Naoum BSc, MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MASCE, is a senior lecturer at South Bank University. Before beginning his academic career, he worked in the construction industry as a site engineer and project manager. Dr Naoum has considerable research experience in construction management subjects. In addition to supervising BSc and MSc dissertations, he works with PhD students researching construction management problems. This is a vital reference source and guide for BSc and MSc students. It highlights the necessity of research in construction. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, Oxford
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750629886
• ISBN 13: 9780750629881
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

"Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students" serves as a reference source and a guide for BSc and MSc students writing their dissertation in partial fulfilment of their degree requirements. Adopting a step-by-step approach, Dr Naoum's book takes you from the stage of choosing a topic, through to the production of a well-written dissertation, on time. The book is easy to dip into and is written in a conventional, user-friendly style. The text is clear and explanatory, supported by numerous examples that illustrate good practice. Students of Built Environment subjects such as Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Facility Management, as well as those candidates requiring the CIOB membership, will find this book invaluable. It will also provide a useful foundation guide for PhD students and anyone else involved in research. Dr Shamil Naoum BSc, MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MASCE, is a senior lecturer at South Bank University. Before beginning his academic career, he worked in the construction industry as a site engineer and project manager. Dr Naoum has considerable research experience in construction management subjects. In addition to supervising BSc and MSc dissertations, he works with PhD students researching construction management problems. This is a vital reference source and guide for BSc and MSc students. It highlights the necessity of research in construction.

About the Author

As Senior Lecturer in the school of Construction Economics and Management at South Bank University, Dr Shamil Naoum is well-placed to write a book on the ins and outs of dissertation research and writing for construction students. Dr Naoum's own student days began in Baghdad, Iraq where he acquired a BSc in Building and Construction Engineering, before moving to England where he studied at Aston and Brunel University. Dr Naoum was awarded a PhD in Construction Management just before starting his current post. Dr Naoum has also worked extensively within the construction industry as a Resident Engineer, Project Manager, Planning Consultant and Project Management Consultant, so possesses a unique familiarity with both academic and professional processes in construction. He has published many articles and has presented numerous conference papers, but Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students is his only book - to date.