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The dissertation journey : a practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation, Carol M. Roberts

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Make writing your dissertation less time consuming, more enjoyable, and most of all, easier to complete! Nearly half of all doctoral students complete their course work but not the final requirement of writing their dissertations. The Dissertation Journey provides concise, straightforward information on the dissertation process from conceptualizing a topic to publishing the results. Author Carol M. Roberts focuses on the practical aspects of writing and organizing a dissertation, as well as the psychological and emotional hurdles involved. Geared to the specific needs and concerns of doctoral students, this indispensable guidebook includes: Checklists, helpful hints, and sample forms; Organization and time management tips; Current information on using technology; Suggestions for support groups; An in-depth list of resources for further inquiry. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, this comprehensive how-to manual offers the guidance and support necessary to successfully conceptualize, conduct, and complete an original research study. - Publisher
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 225 pages
Contents
  • I: Quests and questions
  • Do you have what it takes?
  • What exactly is a dissertation?
  • II: Preparing for the climb
  • The six inner essentials
  • Choosing a dissertation topic
  • Creating your dissertation team
  • Dissertation support groups
  • III: Beginning the climb
  • Organizing yourself
  • Conducting a literature review
  • Using computers for research
  • Mastering the academic style
  • Selecting a methodology
  • IV: Climbing to base camp
  • Writing the introduction (chapter one)
  • Explaining the methodology (chapter three)
  • Holding the proposal meeting
  • V: Final preparations for the peak
  • Organizing and presenting the literature review (chapter two)
  • Analyzing and presenting the results (chapter four)
  • VI: Final ascent
  • Summarizing and discussing the results (chapter five)
  • The oral defense: D-day
  • VII: View from the top and beyond
  • The next peak
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The dissertation journey : a practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation
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The dissertation journey
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a practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation
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Carol M. Roberts
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Language
eng
Summary
Make writing your dissertation less time consuming, more enjoyable, and most of all, easier to complete! Nearly half of all doctoral students complete their course work but not the final requirement of writing their dissertations. The Dissertation Journey provides concise, straightforward information on the dissertation process from conceptualizing a topic to publishing the results. Author Carol M. Roberts focuses on the practical aspects of writing and organizing a dissertation, as well as the psychological and emotional hurdles involved. Geared to the specific needs and concerns of doctoral students, this indispensable guidebook includes: Checklists, helpful hints, and sample forms; Organization and time management tips; Current information on using technology; Suggestions for support groups; An in-depth list of resources for further inquiry. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, this comprehensive how-to manual offers the guidance and support necessary to successfully conceptualize, conduct, and complete an original research study. - Publisher
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Roberts, Carol M
Dewey number
808/.066378
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
LB1742
LC item number
.R63 2004
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
  • handbooks
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  • Doctor of education degree
  • Dissertations, Academic
  • Report writing
  • Dissertations, Academic
  • Doctor of education degree
  • Report writing
  • Méthodologie de recherche
  • Rédaction de rapport
  • Technique de rédaction
  • Thèse de doctorat
  • Dissertation
Label
The dissertation journey : a practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation, Carol M. Roberts
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-219) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
I: Quests and questions -- Do you have what it takes? -- What exactly is a dissertation? -- II: Preparing for the climb -- The six inner essentials -- Choosing a dissertation topic -- Creating your dissertation team -- Dissertation support groups -- III: Beginning the climb -- Organizing yourself -- Conducting a literature review -- Using computers for research -- Mastering the academic style -- Selecting a methodology -- IV: Climbing to base camp -- Writing the introduction (chapter one) -- Explaining the methodology (chapter three) -- Holding the proposal meeting -- V: Final preparations for the peak -- Organizing and presenting the literature review (chapter two) -- Analyzing and presenting the results (chapter four) -- VI: Final ascent -- Summarizing and discussing the results (chapter five) -- The oral defense: D-day -- VII: View from the top and beyond -- The next peak
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 225 pages
Form of item
online
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
Other physical details
illustrations)
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)1033634906
Label
The dissertation journey : a practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation, Carol M. Roberts
Link
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-219) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
I: Quests and questions -- Do you have what it takes? -- What exactly is a dissertation? -- II: Preparing for the climb -- The six inner essentials -- Choosing a dissertation topic -- Creating your dissertation team -- Dissertation support groups -- III: Beginning the climb -- Organizing yourself -- Conducting a literature review -- Using computers for research -- Mastering the academic style -- Selecting a methodology -- IV: Climbing to base camp -- Writing the introduction (chapter one) -- Explaining the methodology (chapter three) -- Holding the proposal meeting -- V: Final preparations for the peak -- Organizing and presenting the literature review (chapter two) -- Analyzing and presenting the results (chapter four) -- VI: Final ascent -- Summarizing and discussing the results (chapter five) -- The oral defense: D-day -- VII: View from the top and beyond -- The next peak
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 225 pages
Form of item
online
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
Other physical details
illustrations)
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)1033634906

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