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Writing the winning thesis or dissertation : a step-by-step guide
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Edition:
3rd edition
Publication Information:
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2013
Physical Description:
xx, 303 pages ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9781452258782
General Note:
Prev. ed. main entry under Glatthorn, Allan A.

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The classic for master′s and doctoral students-newly revised and updated!

Completing your master′s thesis or doctoral dissertation can be a daunting task. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation , Third Edition, demystifies the process, helping you prepare your scholarly work. This experience-based, practical book takes you through the process one step at a time!

Newly revised and updated, this edition uses a step-by-step approach, providing specific models and examples that will take you through the complex writing process.

Major topics included are:

" Laying the groundwork for the thesis or dissertation

" Organizing and scheduling your work

" Collaborating with peers

" Using technology

" Solving problems throughout the dissertation process

This excellent resource, used in its first two editions by tens of thousands of students, will provide you with clear direction for structuring a winning thesis or dissertation.


Author Notes

Randy L. Joyner is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, of East Carolina University. He teaches two of the four research courses required for the doctorate. His current research interest is the assessment of strategies for delivering doctoral instruction. He has received several awards for his research: the Delta Pi Epsilon doctoral research award; the Omicron Tau Theta Iota Chapter Research Award; and the Delta Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter Research Award. The results of his research have been published in national and international journals.