Writing a dissertation for dummies (Record no. 1546)
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| International Standard Book Number | 9780470742709 |
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| Classification number | 808.066378 |
| Item number | WIN |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Winstanley, Carrie |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Writing a dissertation for dummies |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Chichester |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2010 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xviii, 338 p. |
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| Price type code | GBP |
| Price amount | 12.99 |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc. note | TABLE OF CONTENTS<br/>Introduction 1<br/><br/>Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is 7<br/><br/>Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation 9<br/><br/>Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question 23<br/><br/>Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation 41<br/><br/>Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation 43<br/><br/>Chapter 4: Getting Started 55<br/><br/>Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics 75<br/><br/>Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently 97<br/><br/>Part III: Getting On with Your Research 115<br/><br/>Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching 117<br/><br/>Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data 135<br/><br/>Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions 165<br/><br/>Chapter 10: Staying on Track 187<br/><br/>Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work 203<br/><br/>Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation 205<br/><br/>Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation 217<br/><br/>Chapter 13: Writing Effectively 229<br/><br/>Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes 247<br/><br/>Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation 259<br/><br/>Part V: Managing the Overall Experience 271<br/><br/>Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits 273<br/><br/>Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself 285<br/><br/>Part VI: The Part of Tens 303<br/><br/>Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 305<br/><br/>Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully 311<br/><br/>Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation 317<br/><br/>Index 321 |
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| Summary, etc. | DESCRIPTION<br/>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!<br/>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. |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Dissertations, Academic |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Academic writing |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Dissertations, Academic--Authorship |
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