TY  - BOOK
AU  - Furseth,Inger
AU  - Everett,Euris Larry
TI  - Doing your master's dissertation
T2  - SAGE study skills
SN  - 9781446280959 (ebook)
AV  - LB2369 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Dissertations, Academic
KW  - Authorship
KW  - Academic writing
KW  - Literature
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Writing & editing guides
KW  - thema
KW  - Biography & non-fiction prose
KW  - Study & learning skills: general
KW  - Research methods: general
KW  - Higher & further education, tertiary education
KW  - Creative writing & creative writing guides
KW  - Social research & statistics
KW  - Language learning: writing skills
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9781446263990; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - This is a step-by-step guide for students to excelling in your Masters dissertation. With examples from real theses, useful action plans in each chapter and a range of practical tips that are often missed in other books, this is a must-have guide for all Masters students; Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy here 'From finding a research topic through to the final write up, this clear guide takes the mystery out of graduate-level research. This book will help your project succeed' -James V. Spickard, Professor of Sociology, University of Redlands, US Just starting your Master's? Worried about your dissertation? This book is an indispensible guide to writing a successful Master's dissertation. The book begins by addressing issues you'll face in the early stages of writing a dissertation, such as deciding on what to research, planning your project and searching for literature online. It then guides you through different aspects of carrying out your research and writing up, helping you to: write a research proposal choose one or more methods write the introduction and conclusion discuss the literature analyse your findings edit and reference formulate research questions build your argument. The book offers guidance that other books often miss, from dealing with emotional blocks, to ways of identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and improving your writing. It addresses the social aspects of the writing process, such as choosing and working with an advisor, using social media and forming student work groups for added help and inspiration. Each chapter ends with an action plan, which is a resource section that features exercises and reflection questions designed to help you apply what you've read to your own work. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!
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