How to write a master's thesis /

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Author / Creator:	Bui, Yvonne N., author.
Edition:	Third edition.
Imprint:	Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE, Publications, Inc., [2020]
Description:	xxi, 297 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Dissertations, Academic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Dissertations, Academic. Handbooks and manuals.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11966012

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ISBN:	9781506336091 1506336094 9781506336114
Notes:	Previous edition: 2014. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other form:	ebook version : 9781506336114

Table of Contents:

List of Students' Master's Theses
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1. Overview of the Master's Degree and Thesis
The Master's Degree
What Is a Master's Thesis?
The Benefits of Writing a Master's Thesis
The Difference Between a Master's Thesis and a Term Paper
The Difference Between a Master's Thesis and a Doctoral Dissertation
Selecting a Thesis Chairperson and Committee
How to Read and Use This Book
Components of a Master's Thesis
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Literature Review
Chapter 3. Methods
Chapter 4. Results and Findings
Chapter 5. Discussion
Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Research?
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Mixed Methods Research
Style Form
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 2. Selecting a Research Topic
Important Factors to Consider When Selecting a Topic
Personal Significance
Critical Issues in the Field
Existing Research Literature
Search Engines
Electronic Databases
Ethical Considerations
How to Narrow and Refocus Your Topic
Feasibility
Accessibility
Time and Resources
Developing Answerable Research Questions
Answerable Questions
Defining Terms
Creating a Realistic Timeline
Time Management
Reserving Time
Chunking Method
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 3. Using the Literature to Research Your Problem
Benefits of Conducting a Literature Review
Meeting With a Reference Librarian
Sources of Data: Primary Versus Secondary
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Selecting Keywords
Conducting Searches in Electronic Databases
Basic Search
Search Modes
Limiters
Expanders
Advanced Search
Using Subject Terms (Thesaurus)
Conducting Searches on the Internet
Different Types of Articles
Refereed Versus Non-Refereed
Staying Organized
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 4. Conducting Ethical Research
Legal Regulations and Ethical Standards
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
IR8 Protocol Review Process
Ethical Behavior
Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Question
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 5. How to Write Chapter One, Introduction
Writing Style
Chapter One Sections
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Background and Need
Three Parallel Ladders Strategy
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Significance to the Field
Definitions
Limitations
Ethical Considerations
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 6. How to Write Chapter Two, Literature Review
Preparation and Organization
Chapter 2. Sections
Introduction
Advance Organizer
Body of the Review
Research Synthesis
Section Summary
Chapter Summary
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 7. How to Write Chapter Three, Methods
Research Designs and Research Methods
Preparation and Organization
Chapter 3. Sections
Introduction
Setting
Participants
Intervention and Materials
Measurement Instruments
Validity and Reliability
Procedure
Data Analysis
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 8. How to Write Chapter Four, Results and Findings
Preparation and Organization
Chapter Four Sections
Quantitative Data
Descriptive Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Variability
Additional Ways to Report Data Descriptively
Inferential Statistics
Tests of Significance
Independent-Samples t Test
Paired-Samples t Test
Qualitative Data
Major Themes and Patterns
Research Questions
Validity of Findings
Mixed Methods Data
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 9. How to Write Chapter Five, Discussion
Preparation and Organization
Chapter 5. Sections
Introduction
Discussion
Limitations
Recommendations for Future Research
Conclusion
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Chapter 10. Wrapping It All Up
Preparation and Organization
APA Style
Levels of Heading
Citations in Text
Direct Quotes
Paraphrasing
One Work, One Author
One Work, Multiple Authors
Two or More Works
Reference List
Order and Format
Tables
Tables in Text
Placement and Spacing
Title
Headings and Body
Notes
Figures
Figures in Text
Placement, Size, and Font
Captions and Legends
Graphs
Final Formatting
Appendixes
Appendixes in Text
Placement and Cover Pages
Front Pages
Title Page
Signature Page
Acknowledgments
Abstract
Table of Contents
Lists of Tables and Figures
Final Tips and Checklist
Copying and Binding
Next Steps: Presenting at Conferences and Getting Published
Summary
Resources
Common Obstacles and Practical Solutions
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Try It Exercises
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
Web Links
Appendices
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index

How to write a master's thesis /

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