Discipline Specific Guidebooks
Completing a Professional Practice Dissertation: A Guide for Doctoral Students and Faculty by
This book was written specifically for students and faculty involved in professional practice dissertation work. It addresses both the tasks and procedures that professional practice dissertations have in common with dissertations in "research" doctoral programs as well as the tasks and issues that are more common in professional practice doctoral programs. This book, written by three experienced mentors of professional practice dissertation students, is the comprehensive guide for both students and faculty.
Call Number: ebook, access using linkISBN: 9781607524397Publication Date: 2010
Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields by
Dissertations and Theses From Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields, Second Edition aids student writers through all the practical, logistical, and emotional stages of writing dissertations and theses. It offers guidance to students through such important steps as: defining topics; selecting faculty advisers; scheduling time to accommodate the project; and, conducting, analyzing, writing, presenting, and publishing research. Readers will find guiding questions, both mundane and sophisticated, which they may never have considered before, even after coursework in preparation for research writing.
Call Number: Twin Cities Campus Library 808.066378 C74ISBN: 9781591473626Publication Date: 2006
The Education Dissertation: A Guide for Practitioner Scholars by
The Education Dissertation provides a step-by-step process for developing and completing an academically rigorous dissertation in a time-efficient manner. Written for doctoral students in education who are also currently working in the field, this book provides specific and accessible guidance for the entire process, from finding a topic to conducting the literature review to writing and defending the dissertation.
Call Number: Twin Cities Campus Library 808.066378 B98ISBN: 9781412960434Publication Date: 2009
Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation: Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences by
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. 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.
Call Number: ebook, access using linkISBN: 9781412942249Publication Date: 2007
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