Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide - Tapa dura

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"From soup to nuts, Glatthorn and Joyner have masterfully and coherently provided doctoral students, their chairs, and their committee members with a thorough, easy to read and follow guide to facilitate the complex process of writing a good dissertation." (Sandra Gupton, Chairperson of Division and Curriculum Instruction)

"This concise volume is the best place for a doctoral student to begin!" (Debbie Harris Rollins, Ed.D. 2005-01-03)

" . . . filled with practical advice and concrete suggestions for the student embarking on the journey of writing the dissertation." (PsycCRITIQUES, November 2005 2005-11-02)

"Glatthorn and Joyner have written a very good guide, filled with practical advice and concrete suggestions for the student embarking on the journey of writing the dissertation." (PsycCRITIQUES, November 2, 2005 Vol. 50, No. 44, Article 8 2005-11-02)

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Here's an experience-based, step-by-step, practical guide to take you through planning, writing, and presenting your dissertation or thesis. Find out how to write an objective, documented, and detailed report of your research, one that reflects well on you as a researcher and can help advance your career. Glatthorn divides the book into five sections, with each section focusing on a specific part of the process.

This Second Edition includes two completely new chapters - one on using the technology in doing the research and writing the dissertation and one on using peer collaboration. It also provides specific models and examples for each chapter of the dissertation.

He shows you exactly how to:

- Find a research topic and lay the proper groundwork

- Develop a high-quality proposal and defend it successfully

- Do your research, collect your ideas, and write your paper

- Defend and (if appropriate) publish your work

- Solve work- or committee-related problems that may come up along the way

You'll gain a wealth of knowledge from Glatthorn's experience chairing nearly 100 dissertation committees. He shows you how the correct academic style adds credibility to your work. His insights can save you hours of valuable time and help you streamline the preparation of your paper. If you have a thesis or dissertation to write, and you are having a hard time getting started or have questions about the process, this is the book you need. It answers your questions and gives you the information to need to get started and keep going. It can make the difference success and failure for your dissertation between.