| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 218 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
New to this edition -- Preface -- A note to doctoral students -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Part I. -- Quests and questions -- Chapter 1. -- Do you have what it takes -- Chapter 2. -- What exactly is a dissertation? -- Chapter 3. -- What are the ethical considerations in research? -- Part II. -- Beginning the climb -- Chapter 4. -- Choosing a dissertation topic -- Chapter 5. -- Creating your dissertation team -- Chapter 6. -- Organizing yourself -- Chapter 7. -- Mastering the academic style -- Part III. -- Climbing to base camp -- Chapter 8. -- Writing the introduction -- Chapter 9. -- Reviewing the literature -- Chapter 10. -- Selecting and describing the methodology -- Chapter 11. -- The proposal meeting -- Part IV. -- Final preparations for the peak -- Chapter 12. -- Analyzing and presenting the findings -- Chapter 13. -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Part V. -- Final ascent and view from the top and beyond -- Chapter 14. -- The final defense -- Chapter 15. -- The next peak -- Parting thoughts -- Appendix. -- Dissertation content checklist -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
How to reach the pinnacle of academic achievement The dissertation is a tough mountain to climb; half of all doctoral students never make it to the top. To overcome the practical, social, and psychological obstacles along the way, you need a knowledgeable guide and the right tools. This comprehensive how-to guide to developing and writing a quality dissertation provides: Expanded and updated coverage of crucial topics such as conducting a literature review, dissertation support groups, and harnessing technology to conduct research Progress tracking tools, sample forms, resource lists, and othe |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Doctor of education degree -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Dissertations, Academic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Dissertations, Academic
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Doctor of education degree
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Report writing
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handbooks.
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manuals (instructional materials)
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Hyatt, Laura, author.
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| ISBN |
9781506373324 |
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1506373321 |
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