Writing the winning dissertation : a step-by-step guide /
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| Author / Creator: | Glatthorn, Allan A., 1924- |
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| Imprint: | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c1998. |
| Description: | xi, 228 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3167375 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Part I. Establishing the Foundations
- 1. Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and Dissertation
- 2. Finding a Research Problem
- 3. Conducting a Focused Review of the Literature
- 4. Making a Preliminary Choice of Methodology
- 5. Organizing and Scheduling Your Work
- 6. Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
- 7. Learning from the Preproposal Conference
- Part II. Developing and Defending The Proposal
- 8. Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
- 9. Detailing the Methodology
- 10. Developing and Defending the Proposal
- Part III. Researching and Writing the Thesis or Dissertation
- 11. Carrying Out the Research Design
- 12. Mastering the Academic Style
- 13. Organizing the Dissertation
- 14. Writing the Introductory Chapter
- 15. Writing the Review of the Literature
- 16. Explaining the Methodology
- 17. Presenting the Results
- 18. Summarizing and Discussing the Results
- 19. Preparing the Dissertation for Defense and Publication
- Part IV. Defending and Profiting from the Dissertation
- 20. Holding a Successful Defense
- 21. Publishing From the Thesis or Dissertation
- Part V. Solving Problems Throughout the Dissertation Process
- 22. Solving Problems With the Committee
- 23. Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
- References
- Index