Writing a Dissertation For Dummies

Writing a Dissertation For DummiesWriting a Dissertation For Dummies is an essential guide for students tackling the daunting task of writing a dissertation. Whether you are an undergraduate or a Master's student, this comprehensive resource will equip you with the skills to produce an outstanding dissertation that meets academic standards. With a focus on the social sciences, this book covers everything from selecting a research topic to structuring your dissertation, managing your

Writing a Dissertation For Dummies is an essential guide for students tackling the daunting task of writing a dissertation. Whether you are an undergraduate or a Master's student, this comprehensive resource will equip you with the skills to produce an outstanding dissertation that meets academic standards. With a focus on the social sciences, this book covers everything from selecting a research topic to structuring your dissertation, managing your time effectively, and seeking guidance from your supervisor. You’ll find extensive tips for literature research, referencing, and binding to ensure a polished submission.

This guide addresses common challenges faced by students, alleviating stress and helping you navigate the dissertation process with confidence. Writing a Dissertation For Dummies empowers you to maximize your marks and produce a first-class piece of work. The practical and theoretical insights offered will help you streamline your workflow and avoid typical pitfalls. Perfect for those in anthropology, psychology, law, and media studies, this book is designed to support every step of your academic journey.

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ISBN: 9780470742709
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 360

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470742709
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 360


Description:
Producing 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!


Writing a Dissertation For Dummies 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.


Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:


Part I: What is a Dissertation?
Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation
Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question


Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation
Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation
Chapter 4: Getting Started
Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type'
And Considering Ethics
Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes


Part III: Getting On With Your Research
Chapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the
Internet
Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data
Chapter 9: A