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SURVIVING YOUR DISSERTATION: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
FOURTH EDITION
Kjell Erik Rudestam • Rae R. Newton, both of Fielding Graduate University
In the fully updated Fourth Edition the authors answer questions concerning every stage of the dissertation process,
including selecting a suitable topic, conducting a literature review, developing a research question, understanding
the role of theory, selecting an appropriate methodology and research design, analyzing data, and interpreting and
presenting results.
CONTENTS PART I: GETTING STARTED / 1: The Research Process / 2: Selecting a Suitable Topic / 3: Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative and
Qualitative Approaches / PART II: WORKING WITH THE CONTENT: THE DISSERTATION CHAPTERS / 4: Literature Review and Statement of the
Problem / 5: The Method Chapter: Describing Your Research Plan / 6: Presenting the Results of Quantitative Studies / 7: Presenting the Results
of Qualitative Research / 8: Discussion / PART III: WORKING WITH PROCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE DISSERTATION EASIER /
9: Overcoming Barriers: Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny / 10: Writing / 11: How to Complete Your Dissertation Using
Online Data Access and Collection / 12: Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation / 13: Informed Consent and Other Ethical
Concerns
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-6097-6 • ©2015 • 376 PAGES •
WRITING YOUR DOCTORAL DISSERTATION OR THESIS FASTER: A Proven Map to
Success
E. Alana James, Walden University • Tracesea H. Slater
James and Slater identify the key places and challenges that create extra stress during the dissertation process, and
offer effective strategies and tools to address those challenges and ensure academic success.
CONTENTS PART I. DESIGNING YOUR DISSERTATION OR DOCTORAL THESIS / PART II. WRITING AND DEFENDING YOUR PROPOSAL / PART III.
FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS AND WRITING YOUR FINAL DISSERTATION OR THESIS
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-7415-7 • ©2014 • 296 PAGES • •
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HOW TO DESIGN, WRITE, AND PRESENT A SUCCESSFUL DISSERTATION
PROPOSAL
Elizabeth A. Wentz, Arizona State University
This book provides graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences with a short and specific set of skills to
write a successful dissertation proposal.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction / 2. Ethics / 3. Curriculum Vita / 4. Area of Specialization / 5. Effective Reading / 6. Effective Writing / 7. Literature
Review / 8. The Academic Village / 9. Conceptualizing a Research Idea / 10. Problem Statement / 11. Research Methods / 12. Research Proposal
/ 13. Oral Presentations / 14. Next Steps
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-5788-4 • ©2014 • 232 PAGES •
HOW TO WRITE A MASTER'S THESIS SECOND EDITION
Yvonne N. Bui
This step-by-step guidebook demystifies a process that can often prove to be overwhelming and confusing to graduate
students. The tone and format of this applied book is reader-friendly and includes practical suggestions that go beyond
informing what "should" be done.
CONTENTS 1. Overview of the Master's Degree and Thesis / 2. Selecting a Research Topic / 3. Using the Literature to Research Your Problem / 4.
Conducting Ethical Research / 5. How to Write Chapter One, Introduction / 6. How to Write Chapter Two, Review of the Literature / 7. How to Write
Chapter Three, Methods / 8. How to Write Chapter Four, Results / 9. How to Write Chapter Five, Discussion / 10. Final Formatting, APA Style
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-0351-5 • ©2014 • 336 PAGES •
Resources: Funding / Grants / Proposals
THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GRANT WRITING
Cynthia E. Carr, Loyola Marymount University
In this practical, accessible guide for students, faculty, and other university personnel, Carr shares her best practices for
planning, writing, and winning research grants based on her own experience submitting more than 300 grant proposals
and securing millions of dollars in awards.
CONTENTS 1: Introduction to Grant Seeking / 2: Grants in the University / 3: Funders / 4: Searching / 5: Project Design / Case Study 1:
Application of a Logic Model / 6: Budgeting 101 / Case Study 2: Building a Federal Budget / Case Study 3: Budget Justifications and Narratives
/ 7: The Basics of Writing / 8: Traditional Proposals and LOIs / Case Study 4: Online Applications / 9: Details: Writing, Editing, and Formatting
Academic Grant Proposals / 10 Declines, Awards, and Grant Administration
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-5903-1 • ©2015 • 256 PAGES • •
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