Writing the Winning Thesis Or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Corwin Press, 16‏/03‏/2005 - 268 من الصفحات
Updated Edition of Bestseller! The classic for masters and doctoral students--newly revised and updated! Writing your masters thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation, Second Edition demystifies the process, helping you prepare your scholarly work. This experience-based, practical book takes you through the process one step at a time! Newly revised and updated, this edition uses a step-by-step approach, providing specific models and examples that will take you through the complex writing process. Included are chapters on: Laying the groundwork for the thesis or dissertation Organizing and scheduling your work Peer collaboration Using technology Developing and defending your work Conducting quality research and writing a winning report Defending and publishing your dissertation Solving problems throughout the dissertation process This excellentresource, used in its first edition by tens of thousands of students, will provide you with clear direction for structuring a winning thesis or dissertation.
 

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Laying the Groundwork for the Thesis and Dissertation
3
Understanding the Special Nature of the Dissertation
4
Making Ethical Choices With Respect to the Dissertation
8
Securing the Needed Resources
13
Understanding the Key Differences Between the Thesis and the Dissertation
15
A Look Ahead
16
Finding a Research Problem
17
Make a Personal Assessment of Topics
18
Organizing the Dissertation
155
What Principles Govern the Organization of Individual Chapters?
157
How Is the Dissertation Finally Packaged?
161
Writing the Introductory Chapter
163
Introduction to the Chapter
164
The Background of the Study
165
The Problem Statement
166
The Professional Significance of the Study
167

Conduct a Broad Scan of the Literature
23
Reflect and Discuss
29
Conducting a Focused Review of the Literature
31
Retrieve All Related Abstracts
32
Evaluate the Results
33
Retrieve the Full Texts of the Most Useful Sources
35
Use Primary Sources
36
Develop an Annotated Bibliography
37
A Concluding Note
38
Making a Preliminary Choice of Methodology
39
Research Types
41
Research Methods
44
Make Preliminary Choices
45
Organizing and Scheduling Your Work
47
Develop a Planning Chart
48
Make the Tentative Entries
50
Developing the Prospectus and Organizing the Committee
53
Developing the Prospectus
54
Choosing and Organizing the Committee
57
Using Peer Collaboration
63
Structuring the Collaborative
64
Formalize the Structure and Request Adviser Approval
66
Using Technology
69
Prepare Yourself
71
Spreadsheets
72
Reference Formatting
73
Caution in Using the Technology
74
Learning From the PreProposal Conference
77
Examine the Research Problem
78
Review Your Schedule
79
Follow Up on the Conference
81
Developing and Defending the Proposal
83
Conducting a Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
85
Maintain Good Research Practices Throughout the Search
86
Establish Parameters for the Search
89
Conduct a Comprehensive Search
90
Critique All Sources Retrieved
92
A Concluding Note
95
Detailing the Methodology
97
TypeSpecific Issues
98
Develop Your Research Design
105
Developing and Defending the Proposal
107
The Big Picture
108
Writing Chapter 1
109
Writing Chapter 2
115
Writing Chapter 3
121
The Appendix Section
122
Researching and Writing the Thesis or Dissertation
127
Carrying Out the Research Design
129
PROBLEMS AFTER THE DEFENSEEnsure Access to the Research Site
130
Avoid Premature Data Collection
131
Prevent Problems With the InPROBLEMS AFTER THE DEFENSEtervention
132
Use Computers Mindfully
133
Maintain Careful and Duplicate Records
134
Mastering the Academic Style
135
Use the Writing Process
136
Mastering the Academic Style
142
Overview of Methodology
168
Writing the Review of the Literature
171
Update the Comprehensive Critique of the Literature
172
Develop the Final Outline
173
Use Levels of Headings That Reflect the Outline
175
Write the Introductory Paragraph
177
Write the First Section of the Review
178
Write the Remaining Sections Including a Summary
182
Some Specific Reminders
183
Explaining the Methodology
185
Determine the Content of the Chapter
186
Outline the Chapter and Use Headings Appropriately
187
Describe the Context for the Study
190
Identify the Subjects or Participants
192
Identify the Instruments Used to Collect Data
193
Explain the Procedures Used in Carrying Out the Design
194
Explain How the Data Were Analyzed
195
Write a Summary
196
Presenting the Results
197
Determine the Organization of the Chapter
198
Develop the Tables and Figures
199
Write the Introductory Paragraph
200
Write the First Section
201
Write the Remaining Sections Using Appropriate Headings
202
Summarizing and Discussing the Results
203
Develop an Outline of the Final Chapter
204
Restate the Problem and Review the Methodology
205
Discuss the Meaning of the Study
207
Preparing the Dissertation for Defense
211
Edit the Dissertation
212
Check on Content and Order
213
Write the Abstract
214
Write the Acknowledgments Page
215
List of References
216
Submit the DissertationPROBLEMS AFTER THE DEFENSE
217
Defending and Profiting From the Dissertation
219
Holding a Successful Defense
221
Hold the Defense
222
After Your Presentation
226
Publishing From the Thesis or Dissertation
227
Present a Scholarly Paper
228
Publish a Journal Article
229
Develop a Plan to Publish a Book
234
Solving Problems Throughout the Dissertation
237
Solving Problems With the Committee
239
The Dynamic of the Committee
240
Preventing Problems With the Committee
241
Dealing With Committee Problems
244
Solving Personal Problems With the Dissertation
249
Problems Near the End of the Course Work
250
Problems at the End of the Course Work
253
Problems After the Proposal
255
Problems After the Defense
257
References
259
Index
261
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Allan A. Glatthorn (1924–2007) was a major contributor to the third and fourth editions; his research used in the preparation of the first and second editions of Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide was the foundation for the third edition. He was the Distinguished Research Professor of Education (Emeritus) in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he advised doctoral students, chaired dissertations, and taught courses in supervision and curriculum. He was formerly Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his university assignments, he was a high school teacher and principal. In his work as a professor, he chaired close to 100 dissertations. He is the author of numerous professional books, several of which have been published by Corwin. Randy L. Joyner is an adjunct professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. He is retired from the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education of East Carolina University, where he directed or served as committee member for 25 dissertations. Furthermore, he has served as a doctoral committee member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia; and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina. He has received several awards for his research: the Delta Pi Epsilon doctoral research award, the Omicron Tau Theta Iota Chapter Research Award, and the Delta Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter Research Award. The results of his research have been published in numerous national and international journals.

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العنوانWriting the Winning Thesis Or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide
المؤلفونAllan A. Glatthorn, Randy L. Joyner
المُحررونAllan A. Glatthorn, Randy L. Joyner
الإصدارمزود بصور توضيحية, مزود بملاحظات توضيحية
الناشرCorwin Press, 2005
رقم ISBN (الرقم الدولي المعياري للكتاب)076193961X, 9780761939610
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