Planning Your Dissertation
by Kate Williams, Michelle Reid
'The most useful book on dissertation writing that I've seen.' Customer review'Concise, complete and to the point. The perfect place to start planning your dissertation.' Customer reviewThis essential pocket guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Short, succinct chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and structuring an argument. It features sample dissertations from a range of subject areas, so that students can better anticipate what lies ahead, practical advice at every step and action plans to keep students on track.This edition includes:· A new chapter on the research proposal as an assessed assignment· A redesigned dissertation library with outlines of different dissertation styles (report, essay and creative/practical)· Further examples of dissertations from a wider range of subject areas linked via a QR code· More guidance on using digital software for planning and time management· Updated advice for making the most of your supervisor and managing stressThis book is the ideal companion to all students completing a dissertation as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies, whatever their subject area.
Paperback
English
Brand New
Author Biography
Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is Series Editor of the Pocket Study Skills series and author of Getting Critical, Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism and Time Management.Michelle Reid is a Learning Development Tutor at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is the author of Report Writing and Time Management.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgementsIntroductionPart 1: Getting started1 Getting strategic2 Exploring ideas3 Working with your supervisorPart 2: Planning your research4 Starting your reading5 Focussing your research question6 Time planning a longer project7 Your research plan8 Research proposals9 The supervisor's perspectivePart 3: Planning your literature review 10 Think: what are you looking for?11 Finding it12 Reading it13 Making sense of it14 Planning itPart 4: Thinking about methodology15 Aim and objectives16 Using theory17 Make sure your methods match your aims!18 The 'systematic' approach: literature review as methodologyPart 5: Dissertation libraryPart 6: Writing and argument19 Writing paragraphs20 The language of argument21 Writing style: using 'I'Part 7: Planning your endgame22 Be clear about what you are aiming for23 The conclusion and introduction24 First impressions and last thoughts25 Journey's end?ReferencesIndex
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Part of the Pocket Study Skills series, this compact and accessible guide takes students through the process of undertaking a dissertation.
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