Writing a dissertation for dummies

By:

Winstanley, Carrie

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Chichester 2010Description: xviii, 338 pISBN:

9780470742709

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

808.066378 WIN

Summary: DESCRIPTION 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1

Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is 7

Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation 9

Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question 23

Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation 41

Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation 43

Chapter 4: Getting Started 55

Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics 75

Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently 97

Part III: Getting On with Your Research 115

Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching 117

Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data 135

Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions 165

Chapter 10: Staying on Track 187

Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work 203

Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation 205

Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation 217

Chapter 13: Writing Effectively 229

Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes 247

Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation 259

Part V: Managing the Overall Experience 271

Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits 273

Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself 285

Part VI: The Part of Tens 303

Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 305

Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully 311

Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation 317

Index 321

DESCRIPTION
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.

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