How To Prepare A Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education & the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Smith, Nick L.,Krathwohl, David

ISBN 10: 0815681410 / ISBN 13: 9780815681410

Published by Syracuse University Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How To Prepare A Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education & the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815681410
• ISBN 13: 9780815681410
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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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>

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.