Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation

1st Edition

Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Fred C. Lunenburg; Beverly J. Irby
eISBN-13: 9781452294315

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"Accurate, clearly written, and easy to understand even for the beginning researcher, with equal coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research. This is the only book to combine a textbook approach with a how-to approach."
—Carol Roberts, Professor, University of La Verne
Author, The Dissertation Journey

"This is a very practical book and will be immediately usable for graduate students at any stage in their research. The multitude of examples is wonderful, and the content is very current."
—Mary Betsy Brenner, Professor of Education
University of California, Santa Barbara

The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation!

No matter what state or stage your project is in, this how-to manual provides comprehensive guidance to help you tackle your master′s thesis or doctoral dissertation.

Covering both quantitative and qualitative research methods, this essential resource offers direction for every step of the process. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations, the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through:

Choosing a topic and writing research hypothesesSelecting a chair or committeeEnsuring a successful proposal and oral defense Adapting the finished product for publication Using the Internet and desktop publishing effectively

With a conversational style suitable for both faculty and students, Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation demystifies the writing experience and presents step-by-step directions for successfully completing your project.

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ISBNs 9781452294315, 1452294313, 9781412942249, 9781412942256
Language English
Number of Pages 352
Edition 1st