Writing a Dissertation For Dummies, UK Edition

AvCarrie Winstanley

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

Del i serien FOR DUMMIES

155 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar. Fri frakt över 249 kr.

Fler format och utgåvor

E-bok

184 kr

E-bok

186 kr

Beskrivning

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest! Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:Part I: What is a Dissertation?Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a DissertationChapter 2: Thinking About a Research QuestionPart II: Getting Set Up for Your DissertationChapter 3: The Structure of Your DissertationChapter 4: Getting StartedChapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering EthicsChapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful NotesPart III: Getting On With Your ResearchChapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the InternetChapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical DataChapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing ConclusionsChapter 10: Staying on TrackPart IV: Writing and PolishingChapter 11: Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical DissertationChapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical DissertationChapter 13: Writing EffectivelyChapter 14: References, Bibliographies and AppendicesChapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your DissertationPart V: Managing The Overall ExperienceChapter 16: Your Work HabitsChapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and EmotionallyChapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to AvoidChapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your DissertationChapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-06-19
Mått:155 x 234 x 23 mm
Vikt:567 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:FOR DUMMIES
Antal sidor:368
Upplaga:1
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9780470742709

Utforska kategorier

Mer om författaren

Dr Carrie Winstanley is a Principal Lecturer in Education at Roehampton University, London, where she works with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Carrie was recently named one of the Top 50 university teachers in the UK by the Higher Education Academy, for which she was awarded a national teaching fellowship.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 1Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is 7Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation 9Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question 23Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation 41Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation 43Chapter 4: Getting Started 55Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics 75Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently 97Part III: Getting On with Your Research 115Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching 117Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data 135Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions 165Chapter 10: Staying on Track 187Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work 203Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation 205Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation 217Chapter 13: Writing Effectively 229Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes 247Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation 259Part V: Managing the Overall Experience 271Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits 273Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself 285Part VI: The Part of Tens 303Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 305Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully 311Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation 317Index 321