| Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation: Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Contributor(s): Lunenburg, Fred C. (Author), Irby, Beverly J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412942241 ISBN-13: 9781412942249 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: ""Accurate, clearly written, and easy to understand even for the beginning researcher, with equal coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research. This is the only book to combine a textbook approach with a how-to approach.""???Carol Roberts, Professor, University of La VerneAuthor, "The Dissertation Journey" ""This is a very practical book and will be immediately usable for graduate students at any stage in their research. The multitude of examples is wonderful, and the content is very current.""???Mary Betsy Brenner, Professor of EducationUniversity of California, Santa Barbara "The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation!" No matter what state or stage your project is in, this how-to manual provides comprehensive guidance to help you tackle your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. Covering both quantitative and qualitative research methods, this essential resource offers direction for every step of the process. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations, the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through: Choosing a topic and writing research hypothesesSelecting a chair or committeeEnsuring a successful proposal and oral defense Adapting the finished product for publication Using the Internet and desktop publishing effectively With a conversational style suitable for both faculty and students, "Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation" demystifies the writing experience and presents step-by-step directions for successfully completing your project. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Education | Research - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Counseling - Academic Development |
| Dewey: 808.02 |
| LCCN: 2007031656 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 7.05" W x 10.27" (1.94 lbs) 352 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The advice and resources you need to complete your thesis or dissertation! Written in a conversational style for both faculty and students, this how-to manual covers quantitative and qualitative research methods and provides comprehensive guidance for successfully completing a master′s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Drawing on 40 years of experience supervising dissertations, the authors provide examples from 100 completed projects to guide readers through:
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Contributor Bio(s): Irby, Beverly J.: - Beverly J. Irby, Ed.D. is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Sam Houston State University. She has also served as Director of Field Experiences, Supervisor of Mentor Services, Liaison for Sam Houston State University's Urban Professional Development Site, and as a Title VII Grants Coordinator at an urban elementary school. She has published widely, authored or co-authored numerous grants, and consulted frequently with school districts. Lunenburg, Fred C.: - Frederick C. Lunenburg is the Jimmy N. Merchant Professor of Education at Sam Houston State University. Prior to moving to the university, he served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles and 20 books, including High Expectations: An Action Plan for Implementing Goals 2000 (Corwin Press, 2000). He received the Phi Delta Kappa Research Award in 1986 and was The Distinguished Visiting Professor of Education at the University of Utrecht (The Netherlands) in 1995. |