{"product_id":"writing-a-dissertation-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Writing a Dissertation for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarrie Winstanley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting a Dissertation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you'll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You'll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting a Dissertation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What is a Dissertation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Getting Started\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering Ethics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Getting On With Your Research\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Staying on Track\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Writing and Polishing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 11: Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Writing Effectively\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Managing The Overall Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Your Work Habits\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a winning topic and finalise your research question\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind information on or offline, or collect your own empirical data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhip the final version of your work into shape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproach the whole project with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll you need to research, write and present a brilliant dissertation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs long as you adopt a winning plan of attack, writing a dissertation needn't take over your life. Focusing on the social sciences, this book breaks down your project into bite-size chunks, leading you step-by-step through the process. From research, structure and building a coherent argument, to polishing your final draft and avoiding common pitfalls, you'll find everything you need to reach the finishing post with finesse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrepare for what's ahead\u003c\/b\u003e - choose your dissertation topic, write a strong proposal, decide on structure and pin down your research question\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTackle the ground rules\u003c\/b\u003e - plan your time wisely and practise effective reading and note-taking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePresent first-class research\u003c\/b\u003e - gather the material you need, analyse your data and clearly display your findings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNail the writing\u003c\/b\u003e - transform your ideas into polished text, with clear arguments, thorough references and a solid conclusion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on writing either an empirical or non-empirical dissertation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make the best use of your supervisor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe elements of a great interview or questionnaire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to draw meaningful conclusions from your research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing and editing skills to refine your first draft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe right way to reference, build a bibliography and avoid plagiarism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect printing, binding and presentation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat should make your final checklist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Carrie Winstanley\u003c\/b\u003e is a Principal Lecturer in Education at Roehampton University, London, where she works with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Carrie was recently named one of the Top 50 university teachers in the UK by the Higher Education Academy, for which she was awarded a national teaching fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220206764281,"sku":"9780470742709","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/SnJYdkhLQzh5TUV3eUQ0Ry95bm9HQT09.webp?v=1768174454","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/writing-a-dissertation-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}