Inside Track to Writing Dissertations and Theses
Language: English
Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2009
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- Title
- Inside Track to Writing Dissertations and Theses
- Author
- Beglar, David, Murray, Neil
- Publisher
- Pearson Education, Limited
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0273721704
- ISBN 13
- 9780273721703
- Item weight
- 0.886 pounds
- Dimensions
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Successful Dissertation Writing guides students through the involved process of writing an academic dissertation, developing their ability to communicate ideas and research fluently and successfully.
From conducting research, working with a supervisor, understanding and avoiding plagiarism, right through to using feedback and editing to improve the written piece, it will help students master the more technical elements of producing well-written academic work.
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From the Back Cover
Get the Inside Track to Writing a Successful Dissertation !
Become a better academic writer and communicate your research & ideas fluently and successfully whatever your discipline, prior knowledge or level.
Successful Dissertation Writing will guide you through the whole process of writing an academic dissertation, developing your ability to communicate your ideas and research fluently and successfully. From conducting research, working with a supervisor, understanding and avoiding plagiarism, right through to using feedback and editing to improve your work and your skills, it will ensure that you understand and master the more technical elements of producing well-written academic work.
With the in-depth understanding of what is involved in writing a successful academic dissertation that this book delivers, you will be better prepared to deal with producing a high-quality dissertation, whether you need to learn the basics of dissertation writing from scratch, or are already a proficient writer but in need a little extra specific help
Key features of this book include:
· Rationales, strategies, examples, and tasks designed to increase your confidence, motivation, and sense of achievement
· Examples of the different genres and purposes of academic writing
· A glossary of useful terms
· Instruction on the use of software packages, e.g. Endnote
· Advice on conducting academic research
· Recycling/cross-referencing of concepts and ideas for ease of use
About the Authors
Dr Neil Murray is Programme Director at the School of International Studies, the University of South Australia has taught academic English and applied linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate level for twenty-five years. Dr David Beglar is a Programme Coordinator for an intensive English Language course at Temple University Japan, Osaka, and is a regular supervisor of Ed.D. candidates in the design and analysis of dissertation research.
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