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Doing your masters dissertation : realizing your potential as a social scientist
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Sage essential study skills
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London : Sage Publications, 2005
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9780761942160

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Summary

Summary

Doing Your Masters Dissertation is a practical and comprehensive guide to researching, preparing and writing a dissertation at Masters level. It adopts a well-structured and logical approach, and takes the student through all the stages necessary to complete their research and write a successful dissertation.

Key features of the book include:

Step-by-step coverage - sections on choosing a topic, research design, methodology and presenting data and writing up An up-to-date list of key reference materials, both printed and electronic Advice on ethical guidelines Information on assessment criteria Student-focused throughout with a broad range of worked examples and guidelines for further reading.

Written in an engaging and accessible manner, this textbook is an essential resource for postgraduate students across the social sciences required to complete a Masters dissertation. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!


Table of Contents

Part 1 Essential Preparation for Your Dissertation
What Is a Masters?
Managing Your Transitition to Masters
Finding and Formulating Your Topic
Imagining Your Dissertation
Choosing Which Type of Dissertation to Do
Searching and Reviewing the Literature
Part 2 Research Design and Methodology
Methodological Assumptions and Beliefs
Methodological Choices And Consequences
Research Ethics and Standards
Research Design
Part 3 Doing The Writing
Writing Your Research Proposal
Writing Your Dissertation
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